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26th December 2009, 04:21 PM
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why are dogs noses black?


we see that all the dogs have black nose ,i want to know whats the reason for it?,,,,,





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14th January 2010, 12:55 PM
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Default Re: why are dogs noses black?

Hello Madussaji
actually i don't know the answer of this question but i am eager to know the answer of this question, by the way i think its something related with heridity.
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14th January 2010, 03:16 PM
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Default Re: why are dogs noses black?

All the dogs do have not black noses. Some dogs have pink noses, or even white. Some dog's noses are black to keep their nose from getting a sunburn.
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14th January 2010, 04:08 PM
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Dogs have most likely developed black noses as a protection against
Sunburn. While the rest of the dog's body is protected by furs,
Light-coloured noses are exposed to the full force of the sun's rays.It is genetic factor.

However,not all dogs have noses black some also have,pink,red,brown just because of the genetic factor associated with it.
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15th January 2010, 03:10 PM
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hi esha,
i think that its some thing to do with there smelling powers,
lets wait and see whats the correct reason
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15th January 2010, 08:26 PM
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you can find answer to this question in some biology book,you can try the official website of national geography also
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16th January 2010, 12:15 AM
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the dogs nose are black for their ability to sense heat,because its black in nature the dogs nose can change even an minute change in the temperature
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31st January 2010, 12:08 AM
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well i was also not knowing this but seeing the replies i can guess why it is so .....
thanks for the question
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31st January 2010, 10:12 AM
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hi
Hair and skin both human and animal contain melanin which is what gives color to them.
As we and they start to age we lose some of this substance.That is why hair turns gray,lack of melanin.
I know for fact this is the case with hair and I'm pretty sure it is true for dogs nose.
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31st January 2010, 06:17 PM
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Actually i am not know this answer but i also wants answer to this question.....
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31st January 2010, 09:30 PM
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While a majority of dogs have black noses, not all do. The noses of
dogs such as vizslas and weimaraners match their coat colours - red
and silver, respectively - and it is not unusual for puppies of any
breed to start out with pink noses that then darken as the animal
matures. I had a Shetland sheepdog that retained pink on the insides
of her nostrils for the whole of her life.

Dogs have most likely developed black noses as a protection against
sunburn. While the rest of the dog's body is protected by fur,
light-coloured noses are exposed to the full force of the sun's rays.
Pink-nosed dogs, hairless breeds and dogs with very thin hair on their
ears need to be protected with sunscreen when they go out of doors,
just as humans sometimes do, or they risk the same
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9th February 2010, 11:16 AM
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No, not all dogs have black noses. Some dogs have pink noses, or even white. Some dog's noses are black to keep their nose from getting a sunburn
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12th February 2010, 11:04 PM
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the colour of the dogs nose are different.for example the colour of human body differ from each other it depend upon the climatic condition like this only the colour of the dogs nose differ.
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12th February 2010, 11:48 PM
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all the dogs dont have black noses .. it depends on their own hereditary
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13th February 2010, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by maddusajj View Post
we see that all the dogs have black nose ,i want to know whats the reason for it?,,,,,
All the dogs do have not black noses. Some dogs have pink noses, or even white. Some dog's noses are black to keep their nose from getting a sunbun

Because of pollution doys have black noses in early days dog's have colourfull noise
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13th February 2010, 02:37 PM
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No my friend this is not true that all dogs have black noses. Some dogs have pink noses, or even white. And those dogs who have black noses they keep their nose from getting a sunburn.
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16th February 2010, 12:00 AM
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what a question i liked your query and got a faded idea of dog having black noses........ thanks for this question
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16th February 2010, 09:59 AM
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Pigmentation in a dog’s nose is determined by genetic factors, the dog’s nose may be black, pink, liver colored, or self colored (same color as coat). But, what does it mean if your dog’s nose changes color? If your dog’s nose is turning pink, specifically turning from black to pink, there could be many causes for the loss of pigmentation.
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16th February 2010, 03:37 PM
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dear freind this is the natural thing.......and we know that for understanding the nature thinking is not the limit of mans......
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16th February 2010, 03:47 PM
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i think dogs have black noses because we humans mostly have white noses...
(just kiddin)
i would like to know its ans ..but...
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15th May 2010, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
i think dogs have black noses because we humans mostly have white noses...
(just kiddin)
i would like to know its ans ..but...
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not all the dogs have black nose
those who have, it means they can protect themselves friom the sun and those who dont are not protected against sun.they are prone to cancer
and thats why some breed has got black nose
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18th May 2010, 01:45 AM
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friend
yes dogs nose always be a black because it is better for smail
all the best
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26th May 2010, 05:31 PM
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dear friend,
don;t you think that such types of questions are not concerned with forum such like this.so better ask questions which makes sense according to the place.
but for your kind information not all dogs have black nose.
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31st July 2010, 05:43 PM
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hii friend nice question .........No friend not all dogs have black noses..... Some dogs have black nose and some dogs have pink noses, or even white.... Some dog's noses are black to keep their nose from getting a sunburn...........

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12th August 2010, 11:00 AM
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dear friend

it is a education forum. u can ask questions related to your career. we are ready to help u.

so don't ask this kind of questions .

all d best.
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31st January 2012, 08:01 PM
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Dear
I think that dog's noses are black to protect them from sunburn..... It is a genetic factor....
All the dog's do not have black noses.... There noses vary from pink,brown,white ,etc...
Thankyou
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2nd December 2013, 08:49 AM
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what lame answers! if it was for sunburn why arent white peoples noses black?
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18th December 2013, 06:47 PM
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God has created them like that nobody can change it
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14th February 2018, 08:06 PM
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Default Re: why are dogs noses black?

The color of dog's nose can be black,pink,liver colored,or the same as your dog's fur..Nose color is determined by genetics..some noses faded during colder months and return to their normal color during summer months..
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27th February 2020, 02:33 PM
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nose pigmentation is important to protect the dogs from sunburn and skin cancer.its also quite useful in identifying a dog's actual color.
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