So if a dog has blue tongue it does not mean it is a chow? Other breeds have this coloration on their tongue? Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rini" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [FARMCOLLIE] Saving ? SADIE > She was a stray(?) > so how do they know what mix she is. > > Chows have purple on their tongue, so many people see purple and think > "Chow." Just like they see a black and white dog and think "Border > Collie." > Well-meaning people overwhelmed with lots of dogs have to guess. <shrug> > You can't blame them; they're doing the best they can. > >