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Dog Colors

November 12, 2020 By Lucy Leave a Comment

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The range of dog colors out there is quite astonishing. 

From purest white to brightest red, soft grey to intense blue. 

Not to mention the incredible patterns and markings our canines companions can carry. 

It's easy to get lost in a world of shades, tones and hues that goes beyond our expectations. 

So we've popped them down into easy to search categories for you!

COLORS

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  • Color By Breed

PATTERNS

You can search by your dog's color, breed and other characteristics too.

Search By Color

Dogs come in some fabulous shades.

To dive right in to the color of your choice, click the image below:

BLACK

BLUE

BROWN

CREAM

GOLD

GREY

RED

WHITE

YELLOW

Dog Breeds By Color 

In the categories below you'll find some dogs, like the Weimaraner, in only one group. 

But other breeds, like the Labrador, will appear in several.

Whatever dog colors you are interested in, there are some lovely breeds waiting to be found.

Black Dog Breeds

These beautiful black dogs might share a color, but there are some serious differences. 

From petite and tiny, to award winningly enormous. 

Shy and retiring to packed with bravery and loyalty. 

Click on the images below to find out more about your chosen breed!

CHIHUAHUA

COCKER SPANIEL

COONHOUND

DACHSHUND

DOBERMAN

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

GERMAN SHEPHERD

GREAT DANE

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

NEWFOUNDLAND

POMERANIAN

POODLE

PUG

ROTTWEILER

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

Blue Dog Breeds

Beautiful blue dogs come in an array of shades and patterns. 

From flecks to a bright hue, to a steely blue grey. 

These dogs are all united in being serious head turners at the dog park. 

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

BEAGLE

BLUE LACY

BLUE PICARDY SPANIEL

BORDER COLLIE

CHIHUAHUA

FRENCH BULLDOG

GREAT DANE

IRISH WOLFHOUND

ITALIAN GREYHOUND

PITBULL

POODLE

SHAR PEI

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

WEIMARANER

WHIPPET

Brown Dog Breeds

Often known as liver or chocolate, brown dogs come in a variety of shades. 

Whether it's the soft delicate brown of a Spaniel, or the deep richness of the Labrador. 

These really are some of the most brilliant dog colors!

AZAWAKH

BELGIAN MALINOIS

BOXER

BULLDOG

CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER

COCKER SPANIEL

DACHSHUND

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

HAVANESE

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

MOUNTAIN CUR

POODLE

Cream Dog Breeds

Gorgeous cream dogs are a shade darker than white. 

With glossy coats and a stellar shine, these creamy canines really are the pick of the pack. 

AFGHAN HOUND

BORZOI

CAIRN TERRIER

COCKER SPANIEL

DACHSHUND

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

PEKINGESE

POODLE

SALUKI

Gold Dog Breeds

From lightest ginger to almost auburn, these golden wonders really are something. 

A rich shade, these dogs' coats shine like the sunset. 

And they come in a real range of sizes, shapes and temperaments too. 

CAIRN TERRIER

CHIHUAHUA

CHOW CHOW

COCKER SPANIEL

DACHSHUND

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

LABRADOR

PEKINGESE

PITBULL

POMERANIAN

POODLE

SALUKI

Grey Dog Breeds

Grey dogs can be a soft pale smokey hue, all the way to a warm dark haze. 

Mixed with other colors, or stand alone grit grey, they are all beautiful. 

And have unique and wonderful personalities too. 

ALASKAN MALAMUTE

CHINESE CRESTED

FRENCH BULLDOG

GREAT DANE

IRISH WOLFHOUND

ITALIAN GREYHOUND

PITBULL

SCOTTISH DEERHOUND

SIBERIAN HUSKY

THAI RIDGEBACK

WEIMARANER

WHIPPET

Red Dog Breeds

Red dogs are simply stunning. From darkest orange to intense auburn. 

Click on the images below to find out more about your chosen breed!

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

COCKER SPANIEL

CORGI

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

IRISH SETTER

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

PITBULL

POMERANIAN

POODLE

REDBONE COONHOUND

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

SHIBA INU

SIBERIAN HUSKY

White Dog Breeds

Ghostly pale yet bold and bright, white dogs are something to behold. 

And there are so many of them, too!

Click on the images below to find your perfect white pup. 

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

BICHON FRISE

BOLOGNESE

BOXER

CHIHUAHUA

CHINESE CRESTED

COTON DE TULEAR

ENGLISH BULLDOG

FRENCH BULLDOG

GERMAN SHEPHERD

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

GREAT PYRENEES

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

LANDSEER

MALTESE

POMERANIAN

POODLE

PULI

SAMOYED

SIBERIAN HUSKY

WESTIE

Yellow Dog Breeds

Gorgeous, sunny yellow dogs cheer up the darkest days. 

And this coat color really pops on some of the most popular breeds around. 

From the lovely Labrador Retriever to the petite Pekingese, find your top dog here!

AFGHAN HOUND

BOERBOEL

 BULLMASTIFF

CAIRN TERRIER

CHOW CHOW

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

KOREAN JINDO

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

POMERANIAN

SHAR PEI

SHIBA INU

Dog Patterns

Looking for general information on a particular pattern? 

Check out their dedicated articles by clicking the pictures below. 

Alternatively, scroll down for lists of breeds with these beautiful coats. 

SPOTTED

BRINDLE

MERLE

BICOLOR

TRICOLOR

ROAN

Spotty Dog Breeds

Spotted dogs are amazing to look at. 

Whether it's tiny flecks, little circles or big splodges of color, these dotty dogs are sure fire crowd pleasers

Click on the photos to find out more about your favorite spotty breed.

Australian Cattle Dog

Cocker Spaniel

Dachshund

Dalmatian

English Springer Spaniel

German Shorthaired Pointer

Great Dane

Fox Hound

Jack Russell

Brindle Dog Breeds

Brindle dogs have an amazing, speckled coat.

With varying flecks and smudges of black and brown. 

Check out the breeds below!

BOXER

BULL TERRIER

CANE CORSO

GREAT DANE

GREYHOUND

PITBULL

Merle Dog Breeds

Merle dogs have a stunning pattern, that is pretty much unrivalled in the animal kingdom. 

But this gene isn't without its drawbacks. 

Mate two merle dogs together and risk a genetic disaster!

Fortunately, single merle genes just result in a beautiful dog, with an awesome coat. 

Australian Shepherd

Border Collie 

Great Dane

Bicolor Dog Breeds

Bicolor dogs have coats with just two colors. 

These are usually in patches, and sometimes in predictable places. 

Like black and tan, or black and white dogs. 

Here are some of the most popular bicolor breeds.

   

BORDER COLLIE

DOBERMAN

KING CHARLES SPANIEL

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG 

ROTTWEILER

SHIBA INU

Tricolor Dog Breeds

Tricolor dogs have coats made up of three distinct colors. 

They can be in certain patterns, but are often in random flecks or patches across their coats. 

Click on the images below to learn more about some of these cool dog colors. 

AKITA

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

BASSET HOUND

BEAGLE

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

BIEWER TERRIER

GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG

PAPILLON

Roan Dog Breeds

Merle dogs have a stunning pattern, that is pretty much unrivalled in the animal kingdom. 

But this gene isn't without its drawbacks. 

Mate two merle dogs together and risk a genetic disaster!

Fortunately, single merle genes just result in a beautiful dog, with an awesome coat. 

BLUE PICARDY SPANIEL

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO

Dog Colors

The range of dog colors out there is wonderful. And it can be a fun way to look for your next dog. 

But make sure that you aren't only guided by their appearance. 

Similarly coated pups can have very different personalities, and health requirements too. 

By all means be guided by your top colors, but do your research on the breed you've picked before choosing your puppy. 

That way, you're sure to be onto a winner!

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