Re: Gray muzzle



Judith Althouse wrote:

Does anyone know of a dog getting gray at an estimated 3 and 1/2 years
old? Is that common or more common in some breeds than others?

Greying varies hugely between breeds and from one individual to another. I don't think you can guess age based solely on the amount of grey on a dog's muzzle.

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