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At the time to choose a toy or a canine training tool, it is important to take into account which colors are the most striking for puppies. In this way, we can ensure that the dog is able to distinguish this one from other toys and to be able to differentiate them from the ground.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we'll show you what the more striking colors for dogs, but also those that they are not able to distinguish, always taking into account the various scientific studies that validate this information. Keep reading this article and find out what colors these are!
Dogs' view
Although dogs' primary senses are smell and hearing, sight also has an important role in communication and when it comes to satisfying the dog's basic needs. Unfortunately, there are many myths about how dogs see their owners, which can confuse you when it comes to interpreting what colors are most striking for your dog.
The answer is in the cones, photosensitive cells found in the eye that are sensitive to color and other details. While the human being has 150 cones, the dog has only 40, and it has a dichromatic vision.
Despite this, it is important to emphasize that this does not mean that the dog has a poorer vision than the human being. In fact, puppies are able to detect movement better and see more clearly at night.
Blue and yellow, the easiest colors to distinguish for a dog
According to several studies[1] [2] [3], the dog is able to distinguish several shades of blue, yellow and gray. On the other hand, it cannot distinguish between green, red, pink and purple, for example.
These facts are surprising, especially if we notice that most pet toys are red. This is because what is taken into account are the buyers, the humans.
Example of canine vision
In these images you can see photographs that compare human vision with dog vision. It cannot be said that this is completely reliable, but according to studies on this matter, these are the photographs that would best represent the dog's vision.
You can see how, clearly, the dog is able to discriminate between yellow and blue, as opposed to red, green and orange, which acquire a gray or brown hue, which makes it impossible to distinguish 100% of the grass, for example.
For this reason, in case you want to use toys or training tools for exercises with your dog, PeritoAnimal recommends bet on blue and yellow, which are the most striking colors for the dog.
