Which Dog Breeds Have a Black Tongue?
The chow chow is one dog breed that has a black tongue. chow chow breed dog image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com Most dog breeds have pink tongues, just like humans and most other animals. But some dogs are born with dark spots on their tongues that can be black, blue, purple or gray. A few breeds have completely black tongues. If a dog’s tongue starts out pink but begins to change colors later in life, have your veterinarian check it out. Chow Chow Chow chows are well-known for their black tongues. In some chow chows, the tongue can be completely black, while in others it can appear blue-black or purple-black. Chow chows are stocky dogs and typically weigh 45 to 70 lbs. They are also well-known for their coat, which is thick and long. Chow chows have large ruffs behind their large heads, which gives them a lion’s appearance. Some people believe chow chows are mean dogs, but they aren’t. These dogs are well-mannered and good with children. However, they are dominant and will try to dom
