Coat color is the visible color of an animal's fur to the human eye. Scientists have discovered that it is determined by just three pigments: yellow, brown, and black, or combinations of them. In this article, we'll discuss the traits animals most often possess based on their coat color.
White wool
In white dogs, the coat color only appears white. In reality, it is colorless and is determined by the presence of white markers that suppress or mask the pigments. Albinos, with a complete lack of pigment, also occur among white dogs, but true albinos are rare in nature.
White dogs are capricious, love praise, and are stubborn in training. They try to attract attention in every possible way. They often win at dog shows. White puppies are very popular and in demand.
Representatives of the "White Party":
- American Spitz;
- poodle;
- Bolognese;
- Samoyed dog;
- Akbash.
Spotted color (brindle)
Brindle coloring characterizes dogs with dark stripes on a light background, determined by the presence of two pigments. They also have a similarly "mixed" character—partly from black and partly from red breeds.
Brindle dogs combine the best character traits of their black and red counterparts. They are even-tempered, phlegmatic, open, and responsible. These dogs are loyal guard dogs, but very slow. Their phlegmatic nature often hinders training.
Representatives of brindle breeds are the Kai Inu, the German Boxer, and the brindle Akita.
Red wool
Red-haired dogs are cunning and resourceful. Their ingenuity knows no bounds: to achieve their goals, they can devise clever evasive maneuvers and love to act stealthily. Their weakness is their over-sociability. They are also very "talkative" – they love to bark and whine. They are loyal and docile "eternal puppies."
Representatives of the red color are the Pomeranian, Jack Russell Terrier, and Irish Setter.
Dark wool
These important and stubborn individuals strive to dominate everything and everyone. In a pack, black dogs are stern and authoritative, and are natural leaders. Dogs with dark fur are reserved, self-confident, responsible, and courageous. They can easily tolerate loneliness. They have a very strong character, wary of strangers, requiring proper training.
Representatives of black breeds are the Rottweiler, Doberman, and Tibetan Mastiff.
A dog's character is determined by genes early in its life, but later on, everything depends on how the owner raises the dog.
