Why did my poodle's fur grow back with black spots after shaving?

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I shaved my light gray and white poodle really short about 5 months ago and now she has black spots of hair growing .what does this mean? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Female | spayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

For some dogs the coat and pigment in the fur can change with age. For some dogs the coat will also grow back differently after a close shave. As long as the skin underneath the dark hairs appears normal I wouldn’t be concerned about a change in fur color.

Why did my poodle's fur grow back with black spots after shaving?

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