RE: [pyrnet] Pyr coloration

["Tedford, Ellen" <Ellen.Tedford@bcbsma.com>]

I don't think you are imagining the changes, I have noticed that my dog's
shadings are more apparent in the winter. I always figured that the
undercoat -where the color is darker - is heavier in winter so there is more
color.
Last summer my dog had a hot spot on her upper leg. (the only one ever in
eight years, please don't yell at me!) I cleaned it up, put aloe on it, and
as I did, I noticed that the hair around the affected area was pinkish, and
that the color was pigment in the hair and would not wash off. The spot
healed, but a pink ring is still visible And looks like a pink bulls eye.
She has hair between her toes that is also this pinkish color-although there
is no problem with her feet. Have you ever seen this coloration?

-----Original Message-----
From: The Vehrings [mailto:vehring@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:27 PM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Pyr coloration


Do other Pyr people notice a change in the markings on their dogs during the
winter?

We adopted Sasha about 2 years ago (she is now 6 1/2 or 7) and last winter
it seemed that her markings around her ears got larger and/or darker.  This
year I am pretty sure it is not my imagination.  Not only are these marks
different............she has a little spot of cream color on her back that I
KNOW was not there this summer or fall.  She is an inside dog so her coat is
not extremely heavy.

Am I ready for the little room with the really soft walls?  Or is this
common?

Caryl
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional


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