In a remarkable occurrence in Italy, a rare puppy was born with extraordinary fur of unique green-colored fur.
The unusual and captivating sight has captivated both locals and animal enthusiasts alike, sparking curiosity and wonder about this dog's green-colored fur.
The puppy was born with a green-colored fur in Italy
A sheep farmer named Cristian Mallocci was extremely surprised to see his dog Spelacchia give birth to a very special puppy.
Spelacchia gave a litter of five puppies, four of which were white like their mother. However, the last male born, named Pistacchio, had green fur.
The real reason why puppy fur is green
The birth of a dog with blue fur has resonated with social media users, attracting the attention of scientists.
According to scientists, dogs come in many distinct shapes and colors, but the extremely rare green color is believed to result from several different factors.
Biliverdin is a bile pigment believed to be responsible for the blue fur of the puppy when these pigments mix with the amniotic fluid during the mother's pregnancy.
The second cause is believed to be meconium, the process by which a puppy passes feces for the first time in the womb, causing its fur to have a different color.
Although it is an extremely rare condition, the green-colored fur will gradually fade over time as we bathe the puppy.
The owner of the puppy Pistachio also confirmed that the boy's green-colored fur has shown signs of fading after a few baths.
Pistacchio was retained due to its special color
After being born with special green fur, Pistacchio stayed with the Mallocci family because he believed that the boy's color could bring luck to the family.
Pistacchio's other brothers will be moved to new homes.
Another case of puppies born with brightly colored fur
Besides Pistachio's special birth, he is not the only case born with green fur.
A German shepherd with white fur also gave birth to a puppy with green fur. Due to its color matching the skin color of the Hulk character, its owner named it Hulk.
In 2017, a Golden Retriever dog in Scotland also gave birth to a green baby.
However, all three cases gradually lost their green fur color after they were bathed several times.
