Hi Lynne,
 
Rocky, a sable, is also becoming quite silverish in the face, top of head
and back of neck.  I am fairly certain this is due to his new winter coat.
The fur is much shorter and a heck of a lot thicker.  He looks gorgeous,
what more can I say?  ;) I have also noticed a change in his scent
accompanying his new doo.  His smell is muskier (more pleasant).
 
Hope this alleviates your concerns about the winter coloring of sables.
 
Megan
 
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