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Is there any truth that black pads are tougher than white pads on dogs feet?

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In my opinion the lighter pads are prone to be not as tuff

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I know that there is a difference in Dark vs Light Mule and horse hooves. Guess I never thought about it in dogs.

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thanks, i've always heard that black was tougher. I just bought/rescued two walkers from someone that has no right to own a dog and they have partially white pads. i've always tried to avoid white pads and walkers but these two needed some help.

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yup..black pads hold up better to crust snow than light colored pads.

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i may be having some walkers forsale once i get them healthy. for those that care about papers, these are eat up with them.

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There have been many studies on this subject on both Horses and dogs and they have proven this to be a myth. Has everything to do with genitic makeup and to be able to produce Biotin which makes up hair, hoofs, pads.
Some of the worst footed dogs I have ever owned had black feet

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black and rigid. i found more rigid patterns have tougher feet. some are black or dark but smooth.

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