Because Chows are the dogs most known as having black or black-spotted tongues, some mistakenly assume that a dog with a black tongue is a Chow or at least part Chow. In reality, there are many other breeds of dog that may have black spots on their tongue or gums.
The Chinese Shar-Pei (commonly referred to as the 'wrinkle dog') is another breed that is known to have a black tongue. Many breeds are known to have tongues or gums with black spots, prompting less knowledgeable owners to think they may have a dog that is of mixed parentage rather than a purebred.
The following breeds are ALL known to have black tongues:
Airedale (If purebred, they only have black spots, not an entirely black tongue and it does relate to Chow Chow bloodlines in the breed development in this situation)
Akita
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Malinois
Bichon Frise
Bull Mastiff
Cairn Terrier
Collie
Cocker Spaniel
Dalmation
Doberman Pinscher
English Setter
German Shepherd Dog
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Pyranees
Irish Setter
Keeshond
Labrador Retriever
Mastiff
Newfoundland
Pomeranian
Pug
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Siberian Husky
Tibetan Mastiff
as well as several other breeds that are less well known.
The black spots on a dog's tongue are a result of excessive pigment, much the same as freckles or birthmarks in people.
Any breed of dog can have black spots on their tongue. Spots on a dog's tongue are simply deposits of extra pigment, like birthmarks and freckles on people.
Breeds that commonly have black spots on their tongues include: Collies, German Shepherds, Labradors, Chows, Chinese Shar-Pei, etc....
Angus, Romagnola, Galloway, and possibly Chianina and Dexters would probably be those cattle breeds that have black-pigmented tongues.
Chinese Chow Chow's and Shar Pei's are the only Kennel Club recognised breeds that have black (or blue) tongues.
For one, a Chow
chow chows and shar peis
one that has a problem
Chows have black tongues.
Chow
The Chow Chow is the most well know purebred dog with a wholly black or blue tongue, but the chow is not the only breed with a black tongue. The Chinese Shar Pei also has a blue/black tongue.
There is no such thing.
yes
Some dog breeds actually have black (or blue) tongues and gums. Ask your vet if the coloration in your dog is normal or not.
no that's rubbish
Nothing happens. Black tongue's is due to extra pigmentation, like freckles, and does not alter the dog's personality in any way.
It's a hot dog tongue
They can. Black on the tongue is due to extra pigmentation, something every dog breed can experience, including pugs.
A dog's toungue should be a light sahde of pink.
Why does a dog have white stripes on tongue? Is this nomal?
She is a pure breed of German Shepard. If you don't have one I advise you to get one. They are obidient and extremely protective and strong. Dr.Stewart
Roc royal did tongue kiss his dog.........ill