Is it true that dogs are colorblind: even professional dog owners will be interested to know

04.05.2023 20:15

Many of you have probably heard that dogs are colorblind and see the world in black and white.

ADVICE.NEWS told us whether this is true and what are the features of dogs’ vision.

Do dogs see colors?

The idea that dogs are color blind has been popular for the past few decades. However, this is not true.

Dogs do not see colors the way humans do, but animals can distinguish between yellow, blue, and their combinations. Therefore, the visual world of dogs can be described as gray-brown.

How to use this information as a dog owner

If you have a dog, it makes sense to choose toys that are colors that he can distinguish.

Dog
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If you have ever encountered a situation where your pet is reluctant to run after a ball, you should think about changing it to a toy of a different color.

For example, a green or red ball simply blends in with the grass when playing with an animal.

Therefore, choose toys in yellow and blue shades. This fact explains why all dogs love to play with tennis balls, so try offering your pet a yellow and blue toy for variety.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Do dogs see colors?
  2. How to use this information as a dog owner