![]() For example, if loud noises make them anxious, you can start exposing them to noise at low volumes and keep increasing the volume as they adjust until they get used to it. Luckily, this is among the causes of premature graying that you have control over as a Yorkie parent. If your Yorkie starts to show white hair between 1-4 years, they may be stressed.Īnxiety, stress, and impulsivity are prevalent among Yorkies who may have been in shelters or neglected for a long time. Unfortunately, this applies to your lovely Yorkie too. In most cases, people who live a very stressful lifestyle end up being victims of premature aging. Among the breed with this gene are poodles, so if you have a Yorkie poo, this might be the reason they’re turning white. Some dogs have what we call a “ graying gene,” which causes premature graying. While there is no solid research that genetics can cause white or gray hair in dogs, some studies show that it’s a huge possibility. ![]() This is exactly what’s happening to your Yorkie. I’m sure you also have that one friend whose hair is started turning grey before 30. If your Yorkie isn’t in their prime years yet, and they’re already showing some grey hairs, chances are genetics have something to do with it. It just means you need to make sure they are getting enough nutrition. If your dog’s cause of the white hair is aging, then you don’t have to worry about it. It can be very hard to see the grey hairs for dogs with a grey coat, but it doesn’t mean the dog doesn’t have them. This is when you start noticing the white hair, mainly on their muzzle. ![]() In most cases, dogs reach their golden years at seven years. Most dogs will start showing white hair at five years, but there have been a few instances when dogs start showing grey hairs in the first year.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |