Moose as he faded

by Sarah
(Franklin, WI)

Moose was born of a black and white mother and a gold and white father. He was born and listed as tri color. As he got older, the beautiful patch over his eye faded and any other brown markings lightened to an almost blonde color. After each hair cut we notice more hold spots along his back. Oddly enough his skin has black patching throughout.

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Hi, Janice Here From Miracle Shih Tzu
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Thank you so much for posting, Sarah. Your photos are a great example of the many changes that Shih Tzu dogs go through as they mature. I love the way you have posted pictures that illustrate this progression. I know that your post will be very helpful to those who find these changes very surprising.

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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.

Janice is walking a few of her Shih Tzu dogsYou guessed it, I'm not a trained dog walker.