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At what age does a puppy's fur change?

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Puppies lose their puppy coats between 4-to-6 months of age, although this time frame varies widely from breed to breed and can start at 12 weeks or wait until they're one year old.


Will my puppy's coat change Colour?

Many breeds have coats that change over time. Puppies will generally be a different color than the adult dog. Medications, sunlight, nutritional status and skin disease can all be factors in changing and dog's coat color.

Do puppies fur get lighter or darker?

Puppy coats While the adult coat is darker than the puppy coat in many breeds, there are those in which the adult coat is lighter. While the age at which the puppy coat sheds varies by breeds, most puppies lose their original coats by the age of six months.

How do you tell what kind of fur a puppy will have?

Your puppy's coat can usually tell you whether or not it will have long hair when it's older. A long-haired puppy will have a more furry, fluffy puppy coat than its short-haired siblings. The ears and the legs are also a good place to check for longer hair or “feathering” which is an indication of a long coat.

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