Maltese nose

Hi, my Maltese is almost 2years old I've noticed lately his nose is not all black its turning part pink. Does any one know why?
Dale

• It happens to mine during the winter when she doesn't get much sunshine.
  Alice

• This is very strange. My 2 yr old has the same exact problem. I also have a puppy and her nose is nice and black.
  Alexis Borenheim

• It is not uncommon for the nose on a maltese to lose some of its pigment during the winter. Sunshine and vitamin E are especially good in helping maintain good dark pigment. It is also common for a Maltese to loose some pigment when they go through heat and for sometime thereafter. However, pigment (nose color), eye rims, etc. is all genetic. Those of us with show dogs many times breed to enhance characteristics such as this, for example most of my Maltese have genetic lines with strong pigment behind them and rarely do I ever have a Maltese loose pigment in the winter or as a result of their season.

  Sunlight will definitely help -- we routinely "sit" show dogs in the sun (kind of like suntanning) to develop good dark pigment. Kelp added to their diets has also been shown to help develop good strong pigment.
  Bobbie Linden - Bhe-Jei Maltese