Black spot on F1's tongue...

[Kelly & Monty]

Can anyone tell me what the black spot is on my dogs tongue?  Should I be concerned?

[Bonnie and Kona]

We have had Golden's with black spots on their tongues. Just a different pigmentation.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

There have been a few discussions about this.  Many dogs have "birthmarks" on their tongues. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

We fostered a Labradoodle (Jett) that had several black spots on his tongue.  DH used to joke that it looked like he ate an ink pen!  I would ask though if it has always been there?  If it is something just just appeared I think I would check with my vet as a precaution.

[Adina P]

Unless it is brand new, it's like a birthmark on people.  Probably nothing.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Our first F1 doodle had a black spot on his tongue. We just laughed at him and affectionately called him a "mixed breed!' Sometimes we even called him a 'mutt!' LOL! Really don't think there's anything to worry about!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Roo has a black spot on his tongue.  Quite common in some breeds, I think.  It looks kind of cute when he yawns.

[Lynn D.]

My puppy has one too. I think it showed up about 2 months ago.

[Robyn, Greg and Snickers]

Snickers has one when I first noticed it I thought he had a clump of dirt on his tongue. 
Vet confirmed it is like a birthmark. 

[Jennifer Tramell]

Very interesting!  I thought that only chow or shar-pei mixes had black/blue on their tongues.  (BTW, I am in no way suggesting that Monty has chow in him!!)  Our Dixie looked like a shepherd/collie mix (actually looked a lot like a Belgian Tervuran) but she developed black/blue spots on her tongue when she was around 6 months old (can't remember exactly - that was 11 yrs ago).  We assumed that she had some chow in her but as we found her in the middle of the road at 8 wks old, it was all a guessing game.  Sounds like the spotted tongue can show up in other breeds - good to know :-)

[Shelby and Kev]

Dont know but I understand...Shelbs has a black spot too.  Birthmark??  I love the Roo just the way she is...