caveninit Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I was just wondering...when a puppy is white with ALOT of black ticking all over, do they generally keep their spots? Or do the small black spots turn into large patches of black? My baby is 12 weeks and has such pretty black spots..she also has alot of tan ticking too..mostly on her legs and a little on her face and neck and chest. I love her markings, but hubby told me not to get too attached to her spots because eventually they will change into large patches of black. My adult BC mix has some black ticking on his muzzle and chest from when he was a baby, and his spots are still spots, so I was wondering if in fact ticked puppies keep their spots or do the spots change to large patches of black? Here is what she looks like now... Thanks! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I think they usally go away after a while, but some dogs do have lots of ticking on them forever. It really just depends on the dog. You may not know until they go away, or don't. She sure as a cute face though. Sorry I'm not more help Black Jack has some ticking on his nose, and legs but not very much. Just a few spots here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Some of the very dense areas of spots on your pup might turn into the ACD kind of look - still stay a mottled black/white, but not distinct spots. But a lot of the other spots (like on her sides, legs and neck) look like they will probably stay as spots. They may just get a little darker, and possibly a bit bigger. With age (starting with pups, and seems to continue through the golden years) dogs tend to develop more ticking, and what they have gets a little darker/bigger. But there is no doubt in my mind that this little pup will always be very spotty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Happy ticking from the best of best dogs. RIP Miss Lacey Right before her death at 17 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Kat's right--some of the spots may combine to form bigger patches, but many will also stay as distinct spots. Ticking usually does increase over time as well. She's a cutie! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveninit Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks for the replies! I sure she stays spotty! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Janet, There was a recent thread where someone asked about how ticking progresses and several of us posted picture "timelines" of some of our dogs. You might find it a fun read. It's here. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 This is Stella's brother, Boss, and he actually looks a lot more like your pup. Boss at a couple weeks old About 3 or 4 months old and at 6months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveninit Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Janet,There was a recent thread where someone asked about how ticking progresses and several of us posted picture "timelines" of some of our dogs. You might find it a fun read. It's here. J. Awesome! Heading that way! Thanks for the link Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveninit Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 This is Stella's brother, Boss, and he actually looks a lot more like your pup. Boss at a couple weeks old About 3 or 4 months old and at 6months Boss is really gorgeous! Love the markings! Thanks for showing me! He does look a bit like my Callie! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Boss does look a lot like Callie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveninit Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Happy ticking from the best of best dogs. RIP Miss Lacey Right before her death at 17 years old. BoPeep...I'm very sorry about Miss Lacey..she sure was a beauty.Thanks for posting her picture! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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