True or False: Coat color can sometimes change as pets age 

 

Answer: True
As your pet matures from a puppy or kitten to a senior, you may notice that their coat changes color—some with more dramatic changes than others! Dalmatians, for example are born white, developing their telltale black spots several weeks later. Likewise, Bedlington terriers, bearded collies and Kerry blue terriers all have color changes as they mature into adults. 

Siamese cats, like Dalmatians, start out white and grow into their darker points, which often darken with age. Persian cats, especially those with a blue-cream coat, may also have coloring changes. Some kittens, especially those that are a red or smoky color, can be born with faint stripes (ghost stripes) that fade once they reach adulthood. 

Just as some people go gray as they reach their senior years, cats and dogs may, too. As your black cat ages, you may notice its coat fading to brown before wisps of gray appear. Gray hairs—more noticeable in pets with darker fur—tend to appear around your pet’s muzzle and may spread from there. And if your pet is a sun worshiper, their coat may get bleached from ultraviolet rays.