Freckles, birth marks … and black language stains? The truth about the unique characteristic of your puppy! – Viralnova

Adopting a dog can be so fun, especially since you learn who they are and what makes it such a good dog. Black spots on a dog's tongue are definitely an interesting line, and if you have never encountered it before, your dog becomes even more unique.

I have never seen black spots on the tongue of a dog before, and I have had a number of dogs over the years. So I decided to explore why and if my new dog is fine.

Dog tongues: normal variations

Just as humans have a number of features that can vary, the same can be true for dogs. The “normal” color of a dog's tongue is pink. However, race, genetics and pigmentation can all have an impact on their language.

Think about it. Some humans have freckles or birth marks, so why can't the language of a dog have stains?

In most cases, the spots are harmless. It's just due to pigmentation.

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Why are there black spots?

Black spots are generally due to pigmentation. This is similar to how a dog can have a batch of fur or black skin. Most of the time, the spots are flat and cause no discomfort for the dog.

Interesting fact: sometimes, due to pigmentation, spots can also be blue or purple.

There are a few breeds more likely to have black spots on their language, in particular:

• Chow Chow
• Shar Pei
• Golden Retriever
• Labrador Retriever
• German shepherd

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When to worry

As mentioned earlier, most of the time, the stains on the language of a dog have nothing to fear. However, if the spots are increased or if there are changes in the size of the spots, it's time to talk to your veterinarian. In addition, if you think the spots cause your dog to be discomfort, you need to make an appointment.

The next time your dog decides to give you kisses, pay attention to his language. See spots? Don't worry. However, if you see different places next time, then and only then you are worried.