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Thursday, 24 November 2005 |
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Puppies often have characteristics that do not last beyond early puppyhood. Eye
color often changes from blue to its adult color as the puppy matures. The coat
color may change, Kerry Blue Terrier puppies have black coats at birth and
change to blue with maturity. Dalmatians are white, and gain their spots with
age. The ear shape will also often change, especially with erect-eared breeds
such as the German Shepherd Dog which have soft ears at birth, but the cartilage
strengthens with age.
It is not uncommon for puppies to have their ears cropped or straightened, tails
docked, or in the case of the Chow Chow, to have its eyefolds stitched back so
that it can see. Many of these are done in accordance with breed standards for
many Kennel Clubs. Some countries like Italy have banned this practice as an act
of animal cruelty.
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