Question for the group.

[frawri]

I have a Chihuahua, and he is only 3 years old. But he started to get gray hair when he was about a year and a half old. Is that normal for dogs to do this? It is around his muzzle and under his eyes. He looks twice his age. I know in humans it can be a hereditary thing, or just bad eating habits. But I have been feeding Pippen Wellness brand dog food, and now California natural. So he has had a high grad diet all his life. I don't think it could be that. The vet never seemed to be worried about it. It is just something I am curious about. Thanks for any answers you can give on it.


Francine

[Lady's Human]

Lady has had gray since she was a pup. It started under her chin and has been progressing back as she's gotten older. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

[Logan]

My Lilly started turning gray on her muzzle before she even turned 4. At 7, she is quite gray in the face. I think it just makes them more distinguished. :)

[sammy101]

Kodies not even 3 and he has gray around his muzzle.I wouldnt worry about it. :)

[Karen]

Our old Great Dane mix, Gracie, went gray by age four, and lived to be 14 1/2 - far beyond a Dane's expected life span, so I wouldn't worry.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Some dogs are just like that. I know a 3 year old Doberman and before I knew her age, I thought she was about 8 or 9 just by looking at her.