His mamma is white with a teeny tiny bit of cream in some places and i dont know what his dad looks like. he apricot with some white, do you think might change color ever? i hope not because I love his color, i bought him bc hes the same color as my other beloved dog who passed away in early december. have any of your puppies ever changed color?
2007-02-20 17:06:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh i forgot to say hes a toy poodle!
2007-02-20 17:15:13 · update #1
my cousins apricot poodle turned white then she grew up
2007-02-20 17:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally only plain colored dogs will change color; i.e, a poodle is born black. By age three, they are "blue". However, some breeds tend to change colors as puppies, so you really can't be positive. If the dog is a mixed-breed, your guess is as good as mine. There is no way to be sure. But if the dog is purebred, it'd be really cool if you would put that in the details.
Also, my puppy has, and is, changing color. Lucy is a Goldendoodle, and was born apricot. As she grows she is going back and forth between gold and apricot; getting lighter and darker.
2007-02-20 17:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ariel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've known of puppies to be one color when they're young and then change slightly when they're older. Usually it's not a dramatic change, they don't go from white to black or anything like that, but they definitely can change. Sometimes markings will change in size or positioning, or some different hue will appear in the dog's coat.
It's really best not to get a dog just because of its color. The dog's temperament is way more important. I realize it can be difficult when your dog dies, but keep in mind that you will not be able to replace the dog. Just because your new puppy has similar markings, it is not going to have an identical personality. Accept your new dog for what he is -- a totally different dog with his own individual personality.
2007-02-20 17:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His total color probably won't change. The shade of his fur may darken or lighten. It may not though. My dog's fur got a LOT darker. She is a golden retriever and she started out like a blonde. Now she almost has the same color as my little cousin's red hair!
2007-02-24 13:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may get lighter or darker i have a retreiver that got lighter as he got bigger and his fur got less puffy and i got a shepherd that was pure white when i got her and now she has some tanish white spots the puppy may not change alot but he may change a few hues and you have to remember there is a dog that changes colors with the seasons i think it is Keeshound but if you love the dog now it wont matter what color he ends up all dogs are gifts
have fun with your new puppy
2007-02-20 17:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by maskedwhitewolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What breed is it? A lot of terrier breeds change color as they mature. My friend's cairn terrier totally changed colors. My own dog (a mutt from the shelter) went from black to salt and pepper.
Sorry to hear your last pup passed away. That's always sad.
2007-02-20 17:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Scruffy Dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a possibility, most puppys go through somewhat of a color change when coming into adulthood.
2007-02-20 17:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by sherrycranford 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My yorkie was dark brown when I got her, but her fur was really matted, so I had to get her shaved, and her new fur grew in gray. I also have a poodle corgi mix, and he stayed the same color.
2007-02-20 17:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by Kristi B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they get a little lighter as they mature. But, it sounds like the color he is will be the color he will be. He sounds beautiful.
2007-02-20 17:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog Mojo changed colour slightly to a browny/white colour but he is still my little pup :)
2007-02-20 17:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by The Chair Wizard VII 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋