My Maltese Mini Schnauzer mix has a unique color. Is it normal?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sam. He is likely full grown or very nearly at his age. He may fill out a bit more, but I suspect his weight or measurements will not change much. He can transition to adult food or do so within the next month. I hope this information helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Sam may have other breeds in him that shed if he is a mix. I recommend Krillex Shed Free Chews, which can be found online quite easily. I would try this for at least 3 months and see if this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please take the time to mark this question as helpful or not as it helps us to improve on the quality of our answers to other pet owners. Thank you kindly!

In German it is called "saufarben", a sort of dark blond with black hair interspersed. I do not think there is an equivalent in the English language. You could possibly call it gray brown or gray tan.

This is likely completely normal. Dogs can have patches of brown skin on their pink skin, and the skin won't turn pink again. You can't do anything for it to turn pink, and it's really nothing about which to worry. I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your additional pictures regarding Kion. He is adorable! I still believe that the pigment spots are normal for his breed. They appear flat, not red and I do not see any scabs present. I do not think they should be anything to worry about for him. I hope this information helps!

The pictures are pretty blurry so it is difficult to see the spots well. However, young puppies can develop little freckles or increased pigment as they get older. I suspect this is what is going on. If they are crusty, itchy, or have hairloss then they should be looked at soon. Otherwise I think it is probably fine to wait until your appointment. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

What a cute puppy! My suspicion is that the color changes are due to what is called a "merle" gene in this puppy, which can cause color dilution- or white patches on the fur and nose. In most cases it is not a concern but it has been associated with congenital deafness in some dogs. The deafness usually is apparent by a few weeks of age. You can ask the breeder for an examination by a vet to ensure that isn't an issue with this puppy before purchasing her.