I, myself am a proud owner of a thirteen year old chow! many people believe that chows have blue tongues, or black tongues but they actually have purple tongues! and the chow is the only dog with the amazing coloured tongue!
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Chow Chows are the only dog breed known to have a black/blue tongue rather than a pink tongue.
The presence of black spots on a dog's tongue does not determine their breed. It is a common misconception that only certain breeds, like Chow Chows or Shar Peis, have black spots on their tongues. The color of a dog's tongue can vary regardless of the breed.
No, pit bulls do not have black tongues. The color of a dog's tongue typically ranges from pink to blue-black. This misconception likely stems from the fact that the Chow Chow breed is known for having a completely black tongue.
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There are breeds that have Blue or Black tongues. Chow Chow and Shar Pei are the dogs that genetically have blue/black tongues. There is a disease called Blue tongue disease which only affects hoofed animals and does not affect dogs. But if you are referring to the dog's tongue turning blue because lack of oxygen circulating through the body this is called Cyanosis. This is very serious and the dog would need to see a vet right away to be put on oxygen and then for diagnoses to be run to find out the cause so it may be treated. Please see Related Links for more information.
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.
Chow Chows are the only dog breed known to have a black/blue tongue rather than a pink tongue.
The presence of black spots on a dog's tongue does not determine their breed. It is a common misconception that only certain breeds, like Chow Chows or Shar Peis, have black spots on their tongues. The color of a dog's tongue can vary regardless of the breed.
There is no such thing.
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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.
No, Chinese Shar Peis also have black tongues. Dogs of other breeds may have black spots, as well, but only the Chow and Shar Pei is known for its solid black/blue tongue.
No, the Keeshond has a pink tongue. Only Chow Chows and Chinese Shar-Pei have a black-bluish tongue.
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)AkitaAustralian Cattle DogAustralian ShepherdBelgian SheepdogBelgian MalinoisBichon FriseBull MastiffCairn TerrierCollieCocker SpanielDalmationDoberman PinscherEnglish SetterGerman Shepherd DogGolden RetrieverGordon SetterGreat PyraneesIrish SetterKeeshondLabrador RetrieverMastiffNewfoundlandPomeranianPugRhodesian RidgebackRottweilerSiberian HuskyTibetan Mastiffas 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.
Chow or Shae pea