Day 23: Dudley nose

Jan 25 2011 . . .Did you know that the color of a dog's nose is a matter of genetics? That yellow labs could have either black pigmenation or brown that affects the color of what could be referred to a dog lips?

I could go on and on explaining about dog color genetics, but it would be obvious that I'm just making stuff up. Other than that first paragraph, I really have no idea.

Micron's nose started as a plump little black button. A wet, squishy adorable thing. As he's matured, it's now a Dudley nose that has turned a bit liver in color. Many of the yellow CCI dogs go dudley. 

For these guys, it's a sign of intelligence and a strong work ethic.

And adorable, too.