The *zipper* on the nose

Dear all,

I am getting my STB pup in less then three weeks. (extra excited!)
However, he has a so called "zipper" on his nose. His is just between the top of his nose and stop. The hair looks like to have crashed into each other like a little mountain (or one lady said that it is hair growing in different direction).

It is a very unwanted?
How is it inherited?

Any comments appreciated!
tnx.

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hello and welcome to the forum, bit a puzzler this one. any pics?

Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me.

Sorry no idea on that one

Hi and welcome from us and Suki. Do you have any pics?

Hi and thank you for a nice welcome note!
I am happy to be apart of this wonderful community.

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My friend told me that lot of dogs have it and it has effected the retriever breed and it is highly unwanted!
However, not much info are there on the internet..
I am confused as you are, trust me.

Looking forward to your replies.

another one of Vigo.

He's very cute, to be honest I'm not too sure about the fur on his nose, but some of the members here do shows so hopefully they'll be on in a while and can give you some more answers!!

nice looking pup regardless of the zipper

Thanks!!
he is a cutie-pie!

We felt in love with him when he was 3 days old! Wouldn't change him for the world!!! I am so curious how will he turn out. As cute puppies are, I can't wait for him to grow up!

He is gorgeous. Sorry I don't know anything about showing. It does look very cute

Millie&Bella wrote:He is gorgeous. Sorry I don't know anything about showing. It does look very cute

Tnx.

One more of Vigo.

It's a cute zipper regardless IMO !

He's so gorgeous x

I think he's beautiful lovely face and color

I shouldn't think the 'zipper' is a problem. I've never heard of a dog being passed over in the show ring because of it.

Did your friend say why they thought it was undesirable?

stop it with the pictures! i'm gonna explode!

Caryll wrote:I shouldn't think the 'zipper' is a problem. I've never heard of a dog being passed over in the show ring because of it.

Did your friend say why they thought it was undesirable?

Thx for the comment.

Unfortunately she did not.
This are her exact words: cattle dogs can have it too -- on a Labrador Retriever they call it a *zipper* and it is very unwanted. Sad as I have seen some very nice pups totally eliminated due to this hair growth.
(She is from USA if that means anything).

I have read FCI standard and nothing about the "zipper" or some undesirable things are mentioned.

So, you do know this silly fur-growing-zipper?

I've seen it in Labradors once or twice, but it was just considered an oddity rather than anything bad.

It's just the way the hair's growing, I really can't see a problem with it, it doesn't change the shape of the head or alter the general expression so I can't see a problem.

Maybe someone else here knows otherwise?

Tnx Caryll!

I also don't see any problem either. In fact, this hair on the muzzle makes him look special. He is like a real Bully now. Whit this irokez muzzle-hairstyle.

I agree that this will not change the head or the shape of the muzzle. The only important thing for me is that he has a nice body and excellent temperament.
(as I am sure he will).

she looks lovely, zipper or not xx

Thx Kelly!

It is a he!