Bernie is six years old

by Nancy Rudd
(South Jordan, Utah USA)

When Bernie was a newborn up until he was about two he had beige and white markings. About the time he turned two I had him groomed and started to notice that his coat was turning a beautiful sliver and white now. There were still hints of the beige for sometime. Over the last two years it no longer has beige in it. It is a beautiful and so many people comment on how beautiful his coat it. The last time though that I had him groomed I noticed a black spot on his hip area. Since them I am noticing around the outlining of the sliver parts of his coat that it is becoming more with a darker gray. Is this normal do you know. He seems o.k. still full of energy and sometimes being naughty like last night he got into my garbage can in one of my bathrooms. I am hoping that he is o.k.

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Janice Jones is a Shih Tzu specialist and former breeder with a background in veterinary care, grooming, training, and canine behavior. She has spent nearly 50 years working with the breed and ran a home-based breeding program for 15 years, raising well-socialized puppies. Early in her career, she worked as a veterinary assistant supporting surgery, x-rays, and lab work. She shares practical guidance at miracleshihtzu.com and across social platforms. Today, she enjoys the quiet companionship of her aging dogs, understanding them as they understand her.

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