My other Sheltie puppy's nose is all black. Is just like a marking like those black spots they have on their tummies? They are very healthy. If I showed her, would the judge take points off?
2006-11-25 12:17:12 · 13 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Her nose will eventually turn all black...it's a puppy thing.
2006-11-25 12:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black Sheltie Puppies
2016-12-12 03:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you would have a harder time finishing a Sheltie with incomplete pigmentation, especially when it is in a conspicuous place like a nose. Shelties are a VERY competitive breed!
If the pup is still pretty young it might still fill in.
2006-11-25 14:06:35 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. I'm pretty sure it will turn black when she gets older. Our one Boston Terrier puppy came to us at nine weeks with a mostly pink nose, and by the time she was an adult her nose was completely black.
You can take a look at the AKC standard to see if your pup is show quality or not (this is provided she came with AKC papers).
2006-11-25 12:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Shetland Sheepdog (aka Shelties) should have a black nose.
NOSE - The nose is black, and projects somewhat over the mouth. (UKC Standard) http://www.sparkshire.com/ukc_standard.htm
2006-11-25 12:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its totally normal. Its really a puppy thing it should change in a few weeks. but it might not it all depends on the puppies parents they could of inherited from them. but I'm might sure on the points thing.. Sorry but i hope i helped
2006-11-25 12:25:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some puppy's are born that way, the pink spots should eventually go away,
2006-11-25 12:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that it's popular in puppies, I'm not sure if they'd take points off.
Here's the site to the AKC. They have certain standards and stuff.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/shetland_sheepdog/index.cfm
I hope she's PERFECT.
2006-11-25 12:21:39 · answer #8 · answered by Serena T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely will fill in, but depending on the standard of the breed it could disqualify her for showing. check out the AKC website.
2006-11-25 15:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by melissa s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya its normal. But i dont know about the showing thing. I dont think so.
2006-11-25 12:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋