“Muzzle line” across puppy’s nose?

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · Aug 15, 2019

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I am curious, my pup has what we call a muzzle line on his snout. It looks like a line a dog “gentle lead” or muzzle would leave after being worn for a bit. However I got him at 13 weeks by a breeder where he and his litter mates were and he has a fabulous pedigree, and there’s been no use of that type of lead. This wasn’t present then at the time we got him but as he grows there is this line over his snout. It looks like we use a muzzle on him. Here’s a pic may be hard to see. You can see it in some light but not as well in others. I’ll check with the vet what it could be. Maybe just how his fur is growing? So odd. LOL he’s adorable no matter but I’m curious some thoughts. (Just zoom in) Thanks !!!

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CAROLINA MOM

· #2 · Aug 15, 2019

To me it just looks like it's the way the hair is growing/coming in.
He's young, the hair will continue to grow and it most likely will become less noticeable.

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 15, 2019

CAROLINA MOM said:
To me it just looks like it's the way the hair is growing/coming in.
He's young, the hair will continue to grow and it most likely will become less noticeable.

That’s what we think. Oddest thing (insert giggle). Just makes me kiss his snout more. ?

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Lincgold

· #4 · Aug 15, 2019

Bear, who’s 13 mos, has a cowlick or “zipper” down the center of his snout. He’s had it since we first saw him at 6 weeks. None of the dogs that we’ve had in the past have ever had one. We think it’s cute.

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IrisBramble

· #5 · Aug 15, 2019

He's so cute!!! It's probably just the way the hair is growing in.

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Deborus12

· #6 · Aug 15, 2019

Dudley has a line but it's a zipper like Bear. We love it too.

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CAROLINA MOM

· #7 · Aug 15, 2019

I think the "zipper" noses are sooooooo cute!
I'd never heard of zipper noses until I became a member here.

None of my guys have ever had one and I haven't seen any Goldens in my area with one yet.

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 15, 2019

Zipper noses omg ! ??? so precious. Both pups. Love it. A little originality goes a long way hehe.

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Lincgold

· #9 · Aug 16, 2019

Deborus12 said:
Dudley has a line but it's a zipper like Bear. We love it too.

Dudley’s so cute. Members of the Zipper Club!!

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Deborus12

· #10 · Aug 16, 2019

Hmmmm....Bear's one handsome pup. I wonder if they are related?

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annef

· #11 · Aug 16, 2019

TuckersMamma said:
I am curious, my pup has what we call a muzzle line on his snout. It looks like a line a dog “gentle lead” or muzzle would leave after being worn for a bit. However I got him at 13 weeks by a breeder where he and his litter mates were and he has a fabulous pedigree, and there’s been no use of that type of lead. This wasn’t present then at the time we got him but as he grows there is this line over his snout. It looks like we use a muzzle on him. Here’s a pic may be hard to see. You can see it in some light but not as well in others. I’ll check with the vet what it could be. Maybe just how his fur is growing? So odd. LOL he’s adorable no matter but I’m curious some thoughts. (Just zoom in) Thanks !!!

I suspect this puppy has UK breeding lines way back. It is quite common to see this in certain lines and will not change as he grows. Annef

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swishywagga

· #12 · Aug 16, 2019

annef said:
I suspect this puppy has UK breeding lines way back. It is quite common to see this in certain lines and will not change as he grows. Annef

Anne, I never realised it was a UK thing until you just mentioned it!

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annef

· #13 · Aug 16, 2019

I have seen it frequently when judging both in the UK and sometimes in Europe. It is not the same as a cowlick (zipper as some people call them) Annef

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mzilke

· #14 · Aug 16, 2019

all beautiful goldens. I love the zipper line too.

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 16, 2019 (Edited)

annef said:
I have seen it frequently when judging both in the UK and sometimes in Europe. It is not the same as a cowlick (zipper as some people call them) Annef

Ok now that was so helpful!! Yes that is correct. Pic attached of his Pedigree. Not that far back at all ? Interesting to know that. Thanks so very much!

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my4goldens

· #16 · Aug 17, 2019

Tru has a zipper too. I think it's cute.

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annef

· #17 · Aug 17, 2019

TuckersMamma said:
Ok now that was so helpful!! Yes that is correct. Pic attached of his Pedigree. Not that far back at all ? Interesting to know that. Thanks so very much!

These are european lines, one French line but probably have some UK breeding further back in the pedigree. AnneF

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 17, 2019

annef said:
TuckersMamma said:

Ok now that was so helpful!! Yes that is correct. Pic attached of his Pedigree. Not that far back at all ? Interesting to know that. Thanks so very much!

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These are european lines, one French line but probably have some UK breeding further back in the pedigree. AnneF

Very amazing. Thank you. I’m new to the forum obviously. I see you know a thing or two (wow!). ? I really appreciate the reply up there. I wondered because my hunch was it won’t go away. Obviously more prevalent after baths and in certain good lighting. He’s handsome as ever for sure. This “scratched the itch” lol. I was curious lol thanks again!

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Loriaaa

· #19 · Aug 21, 2019

Our 16 week old English Cream has this line as well. I had always assumed it was just a unique hair growth pattern, but maybe not. Her lineage traces back to Hungary, so maybe that explains it!

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TuckersMamma

Discussion Starter · #20 · Aug 21, 2019

Loriaaa said:
Our 16 week old English Cream has this line as well. I had always assumed it was just a unique hair growth pattern, but maybe not. Her lineage traces back to Hungary, so maybe that explains it!

Oh my goodness. First she’s adorable! Haha yep that’s the line. Here’s a better pic of Tucker’s. LOL. How cool is that? ??

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