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. You might not notice your puppy shedding, especially if she is a shorthaired breed, or the change could be dramatic.
Do puppies fur change as they get older?
Puppy fur can begin to fall out around six months of age and it may take another six months to one year for the full adult coat to replace the puppy coat, Stelow says. “With this can come changes in coat color, texture, and length,” she says.
How can I tell what my puppy's hair will be?
One of the best ways to tell if you have a thin and loose hair pup is to check whether or not their skin is easily visible through their dog hair. As they don't have as much fur to protect their sensitive skin, these dogs often need help, such as a warm jacket, when adjusting to harsher climates.
What age do puppies fur change color?
We start to change color somewhere between 6 and 18 months old. Our final color is anywhere from a light silver blue to dark slate blue. Our puppy coat had a different texture than our adult coat too. The puppy coat was more open and softer in texture.
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