My 11 month old Black and Tan/Red Male Pup's black sadle seems to be getting lighter and lighter.
Since 4 months old his back has got lighter and light and has now got what its a "bitch stripe" or salt and pepper from his shoulders down to his tail. but it seems to be spreading all throughout his saddle now which is now starting to fade.
I believe it may because of two reasons and would like to get all of your opinions
1st- He has 1 retained testicle. (I know it has to be removed and I plan and doing so FYI) I know male GSDS often develope bitch stripe once they have been neatured- even if they didn't have one before because of the lack of testosterone being produced and more estrogen being produced. My vet even said it needs to come out because the testicle hasnt come down and will produce more estrogen and unbalance is hormonal levels.
2nd- His diet i have read about other peoples GSDs coats fading away basically to nothing they then switched foods and there coat came back nice and rich. He is currently eating Advance Puppy Plus Growth Large Breed and is having about 5 cups a day.
Would love to hear your thoughts and advice on the matter
Thanks
Since 4 months old his back has got lighter and light and has now got what its a "bitch stripe" or salt and pepper from his shoulders down to his tail. but it seems to be spreading all throughout his saddle now which is now starting to fade.
I believe it may because of two reasons and would like to get all of your opinions
1st- He has 1 retained testicle. (I know it has to be removed and I plan and doing so FYI) I know male GSDS often develope bitch stripe once they have been neatured- even if they didn't have one before because of the lack of testosterone being produced and more estrogen being produced. My vet even said it needs to come out because the testicle hasnt come down and will produce more estrogen and unbalance is hormonal levels.
2nd- His diet i have read about other peoples GSDs coats fading away basically to nothing they then switched foods and there coat came back nice and rich. He is currently eating Advance Puppy Plus Growth Large Breed and is having about 5 cups a day.
Would love to hear your thoughts and advice on the matter
Thanks