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Pugs are one of the most recognizable of all masked breeds. These jovial little dogs come in a number of colors, but the fawn and apricot with black masked markings are most common. The shih tzu also sports masked markings, although the mask may be any color that is different from the base color of the coat.
German shepherds are known for their rich tan or red coats and black saddles, although many people do not realize that their characteristic black muzzles and ears are a variation of the masked gene. Great Danes also display masked coloration, which may be present in all coat patterns and color varieties.
The Siberian husky comes in a plethora of colors, and may be born with or without masks. Huskies tend to fade as they age, so a heavily masked puppy may mature into a minimally masked adult. The Australian shepherd is one of the most colorful breeds in the dog world, and their masks follow the same colorful trend. Aussie masks often come in black or tan like many other breeds, or may be a lighter or darker variation of the base coat.
Masks aren’t just for superheroes; a number of dog breeds sport multicolored facial markings that give them a masked appearance. Large and small breeds alike may sport masks, and while this list does not cover all breeds, it gives a comprehensive overview of masked dogs.
Do all German shepherds have black masks?
And, while it may be the most iconic fur pattern of the German Shepherd dog, it’s a recessive gene. That’s right, the classic saddle pattern and black face mask are recessive and utterly dependent upon gene inheritance from the parents.
The littlest Hobo, in both the 1958 movie and the 1960’s TV series, was portrayed by a German Shepherd dog. The hobo dogs were registered GSDS. However, Chuck Eisenman kept the bloodlines secret as he did not want them to be exploited.
What does Black skin disease in dogs look like?
The disease manifests initially as thinning hair, sometimes accompanied by itchy skin and sometimes not, followed by bald patches, followed by blackened or dark grey skin. Eventually the dog can become completely bald with deep charcoal-grey skin. Often, the dog will smell really bad.
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Malinois are shorthaired, fawn-colored dogs with a black mask. They are one of four types of Belgian herding dogs, and have been shown in the U.S. as a separate breed since 1959.