Black/blue dots on tongues and inner lips are trademarks of purebred Chows indicating strong breed ancestry.
Chow Chow Spots
Tongue spots signify Chow or Chinese Shar-Pei lineage indicating a mixed breed dog.
Mixed Breed Spotting
Black pigmentation on tongues and gums is a very common, non-threatening genetic trait.
Perfectly Normal
Unlike illness related spots, congenital tongue spots appear in puppyhood and persist throughout life.
Present From Birth
Some theories suggest spots help circulatory function and temperature regulation.
Regulate Heat
Spots do not signal cancer or medical issues and require no treatment on their own.
Health Concerns
Embrace tongue spots for giving character. Their distinctiveness often draws friendly attention!
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