Summary
A cocker spaniel born with a rare birthmark has become very popular on social media. The dog's unique two-tone fur is due to a genetic condition called somatic mosaicism, which doesn't affect his health.
Key Facts
- The cocker spaniel, named Ralphie, has fur that is brown on one side and black on the other.
- Ralphie's owner shared his pictures on Instagram, and they quickly became popular.
- Ralphie's unique coloring is due to somatic mosaicism, a genetic mutation.
- Somatic mosaicism involves a mutation that occurs in a single body cell during development.
- Ralphie's unusual fur color does not cause health problems.
- The viral post on social media received over 227,000 likes and 542 comments.
- Other genetic conditions that can affect dog fur color include albinism and vitiligo.
