Spotted tongue?

Question

I already know the answer but I want to see if anyone here does. Don't cheat and google it, just go by what you know - or think.

If a dog has a spotted tongue, does it mean it has Chow in the bloodline somewhere? Are Chows the only dog that can have a black or blue tongue?

Answer 1

Nope, I've answered this question before when other people have asked. I must admit that I had to look up my response to when I answered before to get the link :-)

Other breeds include :

Shar-Pei, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Siberian Husky, Rottweiler, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Newfoundland, Collie, German Shepherd, Akita, Belgian Sheepdog, Tervuren, Malinois, Fila Brasileiro, Cairn Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Keeshond, Airedale, Doberman Pinscher, Bouvier de Flandres, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, Pug, Shiba Inu, Dalmatian, Flat-coated Retriever, Gordon Setters

Answer 2

When we first noticed a black spot on our dog Bailey's tongue (a flat-coated retriever) we thought he ate a pen or something. After a bit of research we found other flatcoat owners whose dogs also had black spots on their tongues.
It's not all that uncommon in our breed, and there is no Chow Chow influence in the creation of our breed.

Answer 3

shar peis also have black tongues. And i know some golden retrievers have black spots on their tongue. Those are the only other breeds that i know have black, or spotted tongues. But i'm sure there are other breeds that i don't know of that might have spotted tongues.

Answer 4

No to both of your questions. Virtually any breed/mix can have dark pigment spots on their tongue.

Answer 5

Nope.

Many breeds are prone to having multi-colored tounges, especially those breeds which have dapple or merled colorations.

Aussies, dachshunds, danes, etc...

Answer 6

It mean your dog has measels and is going to die.

Answer 7

just pigment,, my golden has a few spots