What Colors Can Dogs See Best?

Can Dogs See Color?

Yes, dogs can see color. Historically, it was believed that dogs saw the world in black and white. However, science has since proven that dogs can see some colors, although not as many as humans.

What Colors are Best?

Dogs can see blue, yellow, and various shades of gray, since they have two types of cones that correspond with blue and yellow.

This is ironic considering that many dog toys tend to come in shades of bright red, orange and green—all colors that dogs can’t see. Throwing a yellow or blue ball that’s actually seen better by dogs.

Dogs are Color Blind to Red and Green

All dogs are born technically color blind, with the inability to see red and green colors. In this respect, they would be considered red-green color blind, which is also the most common form of color blindness in humans.

Canines are biologically limited to seeing the world in blue, yellow, brown and gray due to the limited number of cones in their eyes, compared to humans.

 

Source:  Forbes