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These light spots are on her sides and back. The lighter hair is very course.

Submitted: 1546 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $5
Status: CLOSED

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You may want your vet to check her for thyroid problems as they are common in labs and can effect the coat and hair.
She may also be getting ready to drop coat to grow in her winter coat and the lighter coarser hair may be dead coat getting ready to drop.
Hope this helps you!

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Expert: NancyH
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Answered: 8/29/2005

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