White dogs are wonderfully eye-catching. From exclusively white dog breeds, to those that come in many colours including white, they all have something special to offer. This article is all about … [Read more...]

Blue dog breeds have a dilute version of a black coat. These dogs can be pretty unusual, as it takes two recessive genes to create this coat color. But, there are lots of breeds that have blue … [Read more...]

Grey dog breeds have beautiful fur from a light ashy shade to a deep charcoal. These dogs come in every size you can imagine, from big grey dog breeds to small grey dog breeds. Plus, each one has a … [Read more...]

Cream dogs are rather unusual. The AKC recognises 195 dog breeds on their registry, and a further 70 breeds in their Foundation Stock Service. And yet surprisingly few of these canines come in … [Read more...]

Gold dog breeds have beautiful fur! The most well known golden dog breed is the Golden Retriever, but there are actually loads of other dogs who share this fur shade. Some dogs have solid gold … [Read more...]

Which breed is best for you: Akita vs Shiba Inu? Both of these dog breeds come from Japan. They each have triangular, pointed ears, and a fluffy curled tail that look quite fox-like! These … [Read more...]

Yellow dog breeds are also sometimes known as fawn. The gene that creates a yellow coat in dogs is recessive. So, a puppy needs to inherit the yellow fur gene from both parents to have yellow … [Read more...]

Black dog breeds can make great pets. But, sharing the same fur color doesn’t mean every black dog has the same needs. The pigment that causes black fur is called eumelanin. But, black dogs can … [Read more...]

Brown dogs make beautiful pets and companions! Fur color doesn’t affect a dog’s personality, but it can affect how we perceive their temperament. Brown dogs are sometimes called chocolate or liver … [Read more...]

The merle dog coat is also called a dapple pattern (depending on the breed), in which irregular patches of darker hair are laid over a lighter, or diluted, shade of the same pigment. What should you … [Read more...]