Chocolate coat turning silver???

[Mallory Johnson]

My 7 month old mini labradoodle had the most beautiful chocolate coat when I got her. It is starting to get a lot of white hair amongst the chocolate-- mainly between her shoulder blades and down her back. The breeder said it must just be a dilute gene?? Is this what her adult coat is going to look like?? Is there anything I can do to save her chocolate color?

Thanks!

Mallory and Paisley

[Barbara Mettler]

Interesting!  My 6 month old chocolate doodle suddenly has silver legs and forehead. I see a sprinkling of white hairs on her back too.  I thought maybe a rooster got into the hen house, but now understand it's not unusual for this to happen. Thanks for the information.