My Border Collie puppy has pink skin on his white snout. Is it normal?

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We have very recently acquire an 8 Meth smooth border collie. His snout is pink towards and around his nose where there is little hair, which is white. Is this something to be concerned about? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 27 days old

Sabina Snyder, Specialty Surgery Technician · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is normal for dogs with white fur, especially around the nose to have pinkish skin. Sometimes their noses will be black, or black and pink, and once you start to be able to see the regular (non-nose) skin on the edges it will be pink. One thing you want to watch out for in dogs with visible skin in this area (or pink nose skin) is sunburn. Limit time in the direct sun if possible Congrats on your new family member!

My Border Collie puppy has pink skin on his white snout. Is it normal?

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