My dog has white around his eyes (Not referring to the eyeball)?

Question

My dog has black fur and we are noticing white around her eyes where the tip of her skin is in which the eye is located. Is she okay? and if not can you tell me what is wrong? Email me if you need more specifics

Answer 1

How old is your dog. As a dog gets older the fur starts to turn white or grey. Just like a human as they get older. It does show more on darker dogs. This happens to some dogs sooner than others. My little Doxie/Terrier mix is doing this and she is 5 yrs. old.  

Answer 2

It could be a throwback to the poodle days - white. apricot or grey poodle could be in the line.  She's okay, just getting her adult coat in...