Freyadore Cumbria. KC - Cocker Spaniels. UK

Freyadore Cumbria. KC - Cocker Spaniels. UK WCS Licensed Breeder - Higher standard. FTCH lines. Kennel Club papered. DNA tested. Family pets, puppy content & pet supplies 🐢 NOW OFFERING DOG WALKING SERVICES.

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Always being nosey

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Belly’s coming for you! πŸ˜‚

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I can never sit down in peace 🀣

Happy 2 bufda to all my little dockers, the little fockers 🀣
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Happy 2 bufda to all my little dockers, the little fockers 🀣

20/02/2026

A little educational post for a Monday morning . Our Sykehead Number 5 puppy is green πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

No we are not now breeding designer green grinch puppies πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ but here’s the reason why . πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»

Why Are Some Puppies Born Green? πŸ’šπŸΆ

Every now and then, a litter is born and one puppy has a surprising green tint to its coat. It may look unusual, but don’t worry β€” it’s completely natural and harmless!

🧬 The Science Behind It

Green puppies are usually light-colored (white or cream) and the color comes from a pigment called biliverdin.

Biliverdin is a green bile pigment found in the placenta. During birth, if the amniotic fluid mixes with this pigment, it can temporarily stain a puppy’s fur β€” especially if the puppy has a very pale coat.

This staining:
β€’ Happens before or during delivery
β€’ Does not mean the puppy is sick
β€’ Does not affect the puppy’s health

⏳ Is It Permanent?

No! The green tint is temporary.

As the puppy grows:
β€’ The coat naturally sheds and renews
β€’ Regular grooming helps
β€’ The green color fades over a few weeks

Eventually, the puppy’s true coat color comes through completely.

🐾 Is It Rare?

It’s uncommon, but not rare. It’s simply more noticeable in white or light-colored breeds. Dark-coated puppies could experience the same staining β€” it just wouldn’t be visible.

πŸ’‘ Important Note for Breeders

If you ever see a green puppy in a litter:
β€’ There’s no need to panic
β€’ Monitor the puppy like you would any newborn
β€’ Ensure normal nursing, warmth, and weight gain

The green color alone is not a medical concern.

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Nature always finds ways to surprise us β€” and sometimes that surprise is a tiny mint-colored miracle. πŸ’šβœ¨

The best thing we ever did was get you! Happy gotcha day to our first furbaby Zeezee. Where it all began 🫢πŸ₯°πŸ–€ 5 whole yea...
20/02/2026

The best thing we ever did was get you! Happy gotcha day to our first furbaby Zeezee. Where it all began 🫢πŸ₯°πŸ–€ 5 whole year of loving you πŸΆπŸ–€

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