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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dachshund with Split-Color Face Is Such a Half-and-Half Cutie
Dachshund with Split-Color Face Is Such a Half-and-Half Cutie originally appeared on Parade Pets. Dachshunds are such fun and sweet pups. With their short legs, long bodies, and eyes that scream "I know I'm cute," Dachshunds are pure personality in fun-sized packaging. These small pooches can come in all types of colors and patterns, but the one you're about to meet has to be one of the most unusual-looking Dachshunds we have ever seen. Just look at this little sausage sweetie who has a split-colored face. He's too cute for words. One person asked, "What an interesting pattern on a Dachshund. Is that considered a dapple? So cute!" The video creator explained that Slinke is more of a piebald. Dogster explains, "To be recognized as a piebald Dachshund, the dog must have colored flecks or spots on a white undercoat. Those with no markings on the body, and only markings on the head, are called extreme piebald and are not officially recognized. If one has blue eyes, it is not considered a true piebald Dachshund, either. They can only have dark-colored eyes." Here's another clip of this striking pup. I have a relative who has always been a Doxie mom, and Dachshunds are fiercely loyal and often bond hard with one person. They can be stubborn but are also smart — and usually food-motivated enough to learn a trick or two (or at least pretend to, if snacks are involved). In short: Dachshunds are equal parts adorable, ridiculous, and bold. They're the lowriders of the dog world, and they know they're iconic. Although piebald Dachshunds are extremely cute and often a popular breed choice, they may have some increased health risks compared to their other Dachshund counterparts. Some of these include eye issues, such as cataracts or glaucoma, as well as skin allergies and sensitivity to extreme temperatures. I think we can all agree that Slinke is one of the cutest Dachshunds we have ever seen! 🐶SIGN UP to get 'pawsitivity' delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾 Dachshund with Split-Color Face Is Such a Half-and-Half Cutie first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Rare white fawn spotted in North Olmsted
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) — A rare piebald fawn was spotted in North Olmsted Tuesday afternoon. The sighting occurred off Gessner Road as Frank Giampietro was driving by. Two on motorcycle killed after colliding with vehicle in Stark County 'First time I've ever seen a white deer!' Giampietro told FOX 8. The video shows a white-tailed doe and two fawns. One of the fawns is nearly all white, except for a few dark patches around his eyes. Piebald deer make up about 1% of the deer population. Albino deer, which are rarer, lack pigmentation entirely and have pink eyes. School employee charged with sending nude photos to teen: sheriff Piebald deer often have brown eyes and some brown hair, according to wildlife experts. According to the National Deer Association, piebald deer often have other health problems due to the rare genetic condition. The deer association says piebald fawn rarely survive to adulthood. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Forbes
Ghostly 1-In-100,000 Piebald Elk Spotted In The Wild In Colorado
A rare piebald elk is living in Colorado. If you were asked to describe an elk, you would probably say it's a big, four-legged brown animal with hooves. Some elk look a little different from their peers. There's a female elk that sports a dappled white coat living in Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife captured stunning images of the wild animal. The elk's color combo is known as piebald. CPW posted the photos to social media on May 12, saying, 'This rare genetic trait occurs in about 1 out of every 100,000 elk and causes a mostly white coat of hair with some patches of brown.' The images are like wildlife glamour shots. The elk has more white on her face while her body is a mix of white and brown. Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared this image of a rare piebald elk cow. The 'bald' part of piebald is a reference to color, like how a bald eagle has a white head. Piebald elk can look very different from each other, with some having more white patches than others. 'Piebaldism is a recessive trait; therefore, both parents must carry the recessive gene for there to be a chance that they will produce a piebald fawn. All of which makes this condition extremely rare,' the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said in a Facebook post in 2021. The unusual elk lives with her herd near Estes Park in northern Colorado. If Estes Park rings a bell, it may be because it's home to the famous Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's 'The Shining.' That little tidbit of haunting history doesn't have anything to do with the elk's ghostly appearance. Colorado seems to be a lucky state when it comes to piebald elk. The crew of a CPW wildlife-monitoring helicopter flight caught sight of a mostly white elk cow in 2023. The newly spotted elk is believed to be a different animal than the one seen a couple of years ago, says Kara Van Hoose, CPW public information officer. Wildlife fans have a better chance of spotting a piebald elk in Colorado than just about anywhere else. Officials estimate the state is home to around 280,000 elk, making it the largest population of elk in the world. It's a remarkable comeback story for the big game animals, which once numbered around 40,000 in all of North America in the 1900s, CPW said. A piebald elk in Colorado has become a bit of a local celebrity. Colorado was at the forefront of reviving elk populations. Notably, the state imported 50 elk from Wyoming in 1916 to begin rebuilding the herds. While elk are thriving in Colorado, they still have some threats to contend with—such as vehicle strikes, disease and poaching. The piebald elk's eye-catching coloration means she may blend in well with the landscape during winter, but may also stand out more during warmer months. The elk is a minor celebrity around Estes Park. Colorado wildlife fans shared sightings of the elk with CPW on Facebook. Animals like the piebald elk can attract a lot of attention, much like bison at Yellowstone National Park. Elk are big, powerful wild animals and they're not looking to be your buddy. 'If you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her, remember to give her lots of space,' CPW said.
