My 6-month Shih Tzu puppy's face hair isn't growing. Is it normal?

It is possible to have shorter hair depending on their genetics. For instance (just an example), if long hair is a dominant gene and and short hair is a recessive gene then there is a chance for a puppy to have two of the recessive genes and end up with shorter hair. As long as you know there were not any other intact males around while she is in heat (the puppies can have different fathers), then I expect that she is full blooded and I would not worry about her shorter hair! She is just special! :) As she gets older, her hair may get longer.

It can take many months for hair to regrow. Sometimes bald patches can occur with mites, itching from fleas/allergies/mites/infection, hypothyroidism or other endocrine disorder, alopecia, among a few other things. Since Duke is still a puppy, I would recommend that you have him examined by a vet to see what could be the case. The vet can look for treatable causes of the bald spots. Also, feeding a high quality puppy food and supplementing with Vitamin E and fish oils can support the body and skin to help hair grow.

The hair around the mouth and lips is usually not as dense as on other parts of the body, but it looks patchy, sparse, or if the skin looks irritated or different in some way, then I would get her checked by the vet. If you've recently changed bowls that she east or drinks from, she could be allergic to them, especially if they're plastic.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Chichay is adorable! She doesn't look like a shih tzu to me at all. She looks to be a long haired chihuahua. Sadly there will never be a way to know 100%, but she is super cute! I hope this helps and I wish you and Chichay the best!

Each Pomeranian has a different coat. Some will depend on the coat type of the parents. If the parents were not really fluffy, this baby may not be either. But, she will get more furry when she gets an adult coat. This age still has a finer coat. It will thicken over time. Either way, she is adorable just how she is!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tupac. It is difficult to say without seeing a picture. You are welcome to submit your question again including pictures of his face and coat. It is likely not a problem that his face is turning white. If he is losing hair or has scabs on his face though this can be a sign of a disease. If the hair color is simply changing, this may happen as he grows and develops. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes I would be concerned. She may have microscopic mites (demodex) that need to be addressed. A vet will need to see her and scrape her skin to look at the mites under the microscope. If found, they can start Buzy on treatments and eventually the hair should grow back. If it isn’t mites the vet may need to do more tests to determine why she isn’t growing hair. Once a diagnosis is made the correct treatment should fix her problem. Good luck and kisses to Buzy!