I have always seen Golden Retrievers with black noses she is the first I have seen with pink on her nose, I and curious if this do to poor breeding or maybe its a birthmark? I am thinking of keeping this puppy for breeding and I don't want her puppies to come out with pink noses, is this genetic?
2006-11-30 07:59:44 · 8 answers · asked by Rachael G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like it's a lack of pigment, which is usually genetic. The pigment may also come in as she ages a bit more, although most pigment has developed by around 8 weeks (in my experience).
From the Golden Retriever Standard:
"Nose -- black or brownish black, though fading to a lighter shade in cold weather not serious. Pink nose or one seriously lacking in pigmentation to be faulted."
Pink pigment, while obviously not desirable, is still one of the least of your worries if you're thinking of breeding this dog. More importantly, were her parents certified clear of Hip Dysplasia? Any history of skin allergies in her lines? Recurrent ear infections?
These are genetic health issues that are much more detrimental to whatever puppies she may produce. You can have her hips checked when she's two years old (which I would heartily recommend), but if you don't know anything about the health of her lines, you'll never know what you're in for (see http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm#choosingbreeder ).
More on hereditary health issues in the Golden:
http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm#hereditary
More info on breeding your Golden:
http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm#breeding
2006-11-30 08:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen with my American Eskimo Dog. She started with a black nose that eventually turned more pink. It's considered to be a genetic flaw in the breed and so breeding should not take place. This means the dog is not a good example of the breed and should not be reproduced as a result.
Good reputable breeders do all that they can to prevent these things by not breeding a dog with such a flaw, but they can occur still on occasion. If you got the puppy from a reputable breeder, who knew your intensions were to breed the puppy eventually (otherwise, they would have required a limited registration requiring spay/neuter), then you likely paid a healthy sum for a pup deemed breeding potential and the breeder will gladly take the puppy back, place her as a family pet on a limited registration and offer you a suitable replacement, either from another out of that litter or a litter produced later down the line.
This has no affect on the status of your dog to make a great family pet, she just shouldn't be reproducing as it risks passing on the flaw.
2006-11-30 08:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not a birth mark necessarily. It's just a pigmentation issue.
But, since you don't know that this is against the breed standard, you really shouldn't be breeding your Goldie at ANY point. Only dogs that are extremely close to the breed standard, as judged by a goldie professional, should be bred. Everything else is irresponsible breeding and turn people into Backyard Breeders.
The best way to get into breeding is to start attending dog shows. Talk to owners, handlers, and breeders. Once you get a grasp on the standard and what goes into responsible breeding, consider acquiring a show quality puppy. Show him as often as possible and if he starts winning, consider breeding him (or her). Use your original breeder as a mentor to answer questions that you might have.
Right now, you should not be breeding any animal. You haven't done the homework and aren't involved with the breed. This can change, with education and experience. So, for now, get your dog fixed as she isn't breeding or show quality, and start researching and talking to good breeders. One can never be too prepared. : )
2006-11-30 08:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there could be a possibility that it can be genetic or maybe not, it's hard to say. if it is a small spot then it sounds like a birth mark but if it is larger then that then it could be a genetic deformaty. you will need to find out what the parents have in their back ground for genetics like this, and if this is genetic thendon't breed, just get her spayed. you may want to look into this because it is worth it. i breed golden retrievers ad i have only one pup with the pink on the nose but it was only a birthmark and then it faded as she got older. if i was you keep her and wait til she has had her 2nd heat. you don't want to breed during the 1st heat, always do it during their 2nd heat which should be around 8-10 months. just wait till then and see if it goes away or fades and if it fades then it is a birthmark, but if it gets darker then you will know that it is a genetic deformaty. good luck.
2006-11-30 14:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you just got this puppy wait a few weeks and see if the pink goes away. I have two shepherd mix dogs with black noses, I noticed a pink spot on one of them. I asked the vet during a routine check up and she said that he probally rubbed it on something and believe it or not the black came off. It has been a few weeks and his nose is back to normal, solid black.
2006-11-30 14:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by prettysmilz4you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call or go online and find breed standards for Goldens. There are also breeders in your area that can help you.
As far as being normal, maybe it is normal for your dog. GL
2006-11-30 08:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not do to bad breeding its genetic and theres nothing wrong i groom dogs for a living its very common believe it or not
2006-11-30 09:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by lilmissvixon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think its nomal my dog a labrodoodle has a pinkish nose. i think its all right and just because they are born that way. no lack of breeding
2006-11-30 08:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by :P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋