Lovely Dog With Jet Black Fur Slowly Turned Completely White Due To A Rare Medical Condition

Lovely Dog With Jet Black Fur Slowly Turned Completely White Due To A Rare Medical Condition

Meet Buster, a sweet doggo who surprised everyone with an amazing and unexpected change.

 

A Pup With A Big Surprise

When Buster first joined his family, he had shiny black fur and a happy, playful spirit.

He brought smiles wherever he went and looked like the picture of a classic black-coated pup.

 

buster started to change

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But one day, his humans noticed something different—white hairs were showing up on his face. Slowly, they began spreading.

Over the next two and a half years, the black faded more and more, until Buster’s whole body was covered in soft white fur.

 

black fur becoming white

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He would lose his black fur and new white fur would come in. So there was a point in time where he was balding in areas until his fresh fluffy white fur grew in,” his human shared on Reddit.

 

Now, Buster’s fluffy white coat looks absolutely beautiful. He doesn’t have a single dark patch left—just clean, snow-like fur that makes him stand out in the best way.

 

happy dog with vitiligo

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Whether black, white, or any other color, one thing’s certain: Buster is one very good-looking pup who wears every shade with confidence.

 

What Caused The Change?

This cool transformation happened because Buster has vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a rare condition that causes skin or fur to lose its color. It happens when the pigment cells (called melanocytes) stop working.

 

white spots on fur

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This change can show up in people and in dogs, often around the eyes, nose, or mouth.

In Buster’s case, it affected his whole body—but it doesn’t hurt or cause any health problems. It’s just a unique look that makes him extra special.

 

dog with vitiligo at home

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Any breed can get vitiligo, but some, like Rottweilers, Dachshunds, and German Shepherds, might be more likely to develop it.

If you ever notice your pup’s fur changing color like Buster’s, it’s smart to check in with a vet, just to be sure everything’s okay.

 

buster is almost entirely white

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Most of the time, it’s nothing to worry about—just nature doing its thing.

Due to vitiligo, Buster’s look may have changed, but his happy heart and loving spirit stayed exactly the same.