Dudley nose

English

Etymology

From Dudley, a town in the Black Country where dogs commonly had such markings.[1]

Noun

Dudley nose (plural Dudley noses)

  1. A nose that has permanently turned pink, pale brown, or flesh-colored in a dog that was born with a black nose.
    • 1858, Alfred J. Sewell, dogs and thier management‎[2]:
      If this was thought to be an advantage he had many serious faults, including a complete absence of black mask and ears, a dudley nose, and very bad hindquarters.

Usage notes

Differs from a "snow nose", which is a black nose that temporarily turns a lighter color in winter months.

References

  1. ^ Lee, Rawdon Briggs, 1845-1908 (1894), A History and Description of the Modern Dogs of Great Britain and Ireland. (Non-sporting division.)‎[1]
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