Why my dog's coat changed colour ?!

ayl · 08-17-2004, 07:52 PM

My Golden Retriever will turn 4 next month. He used to have beautiful golden brown colour of hair. But it become lighter and lighter ? It almost turn into cream colour, why

Barrett · 08-17-2004, 08:42 PM

I think some dogs coats are just like our hair. It changes color as they
grow up. When I was young my hair was almost white, now my hair is dark blond. My sister-in-law has a mini dachshund that was dark brown as a pup but now has a light red coat with a dark brown stripe down the back. It changed color as the pup grew up.

ayl · 08-17-2004, 09:34 PM

Will it be possible to bring the colour back by changing the diet or extra vitamin ?

moonstar · 08-17-2004, 11:48 PM

Have you changed the food in the past? What food are you feeding? I know with my Schnauzers their coat color changes w/age and also when I start to clipper their coat instead of hand stripping it!

Rip's Girl · 08-18-2004, 12:22 AM

Sometimes coat color changes with age. If you've ever clipped your dog's coat, that could be the reason as well.

i don't see why there would be reason for concern, it's just something that happens as dogs age. Buster used to be a nice golden color as well, and he's completely white now.

ayl · 08-18-2004, 12:38 AM

No, I didn't changed his food, maybe like you guys said, is an ageing thing.
No, I don't mind the colour, I'm just curious. Thanks for your answer

Lil'Paws · 08-18-2004, 07:49 AM

Is your golden outdoors alot.. My golden was outdoors alot and I noticed his coat got much lighter in the summer months..

dogx3 · 08-18-2004, 04:23 PM

I know a chocolate lab who swims in the Atlantic and the salt water has really faded his coat. Also, it could be the summer sun, a change in diet, medication, it could be any number of things. But as was mentioned maybe it's just that a dog's coat will change colour over the years, like ours can.

fireworksinjuly · 08-18-2004, 04:58 PM

have you recently "shaved" him or gotten a really short hair cut? Dogs with LONG hair if they are shaved have a chance of losing their texture and color. Ive never had a Golden but I know with my Sammy or my parents Husky that shaving them can change things drasticly...once they are "elderly" that doesnt happen as much cuz things are changing anyways

ayl · 08-18-2004, 09:16 PM

Yes, my goldern is outdoors alot, and goes to the beach 3-4 times a week. This can be one of the reasons

And I also notice my Black tri Aussie's coat turn brownish too

It must be the sun !

Lil'Paws · 08-19-2004, 11:58 AM

That could be it..

08-17-2004, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ayl Australian Shepherd Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 181 Rep Power: 87	Why my dog's coat changed colour ?! My Golden Retriever will turn 4 next month. He used to have beautiful golden brown colour of hair. But it become lighter and lighter ? It almost turn into cream colour, why

08-18-2004, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 144	Sometimes coat color changes with age. If you've ever clipped your dog's coat, that could be the reason as well. i don't see why there would be reason for concern, it's just something that happens as dogs age. Buster used to be a nice golden color as well, and he's completely white now.
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Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 120	Is your golden outdoors alot.. My golden was outdoors alot and I noticed his coat got much lighter in the summer months..
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fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 144	have you recently "shaved" him or gotten a really short hair cut? Dogs with LONG hair if they are shaved have a chance of losing their texture and color. Ive never had a Golden but I know with my Sammy or my parents Husky that shaving them can change things drasticly...once they are "elderly" that doesnt happen as much cuz things are changing anyways
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08-19-2004, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 120	That could be it..
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08-17-2004, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 158	I think some dogs coats are just like our hair. It changes color as they grow up. When I was young my hair was almost white, now my hair is dark blond. My sister-in-law has a mini dachshund that was dark brown as a pup but now has a light red coat with a dark brown stripe down the back. It changed color as the pup grew up.

08-17-2004, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
ayl Australian Shepherd Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 181 Rep Power: 87	Will it be possible to bring the colour back by changing the diet or extra vitamin ?

08-17-2004, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
moonstar Mini Schnauzers Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Woodbury, Connecticut Posts: 61 Rep Power: 82	Have you changed the food in the past? What food are you feeding? I know with my Schnauzers their coat color changes w/age and also when I start to clipper their coat instead of hand stripping it!

08-18-2004, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
ayl Australian Shepherd Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 181 Rep Power: 87	No, I didn't changed his food, maybe like you guys said, is an ageing thing. No, I don't mind the colour, I'm just curious. Thanks for your answer

08-18-2004, 04:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
dogx3 retriever happy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: home Posts: 180 Rep Power: 86	I know a chocolate lab who swims in the Atlantic and the salt water has really faded his coat. Also, it could be the summer sun, a change in diet, medication, it could be any number of things. But as was mentioned maybe it's just that a dog's coat will change colour over the years, like ours can.

08-18-2004, 09:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
ayl Australian Shepherd Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 181 Rep Power: 87	Yes, my goldern is outdoors alot, and goes to the beach 3-4 times a week. This can be one of the reasons And I also notice my Black tri Aussie's coat turn brownish too It must be the sun !

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