Dudley nose

English

Lab with Dudley nose.

Etymology

From Dudley, a town in the Black Country were dogs commonly had such markings.

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.