{"id":4356,"date":"2022-08-18T10:55:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/hawaii-dog-training\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2024-05-27T14:02:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T00:02:15","slug":"are-dogs-colorblind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/hawaii-dog-training\/are-dogs-colorblind\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dogs Colorblind?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have probably all heard that dogs are color blind or can only see the world in black and white. However, color is significant to a dog’s vision.<\/p>\n

Are Dogs Colorblind?<\/h2>\n

Dogs are not completely colorblind. However, they do perceive color differently than you do. For reference, tests have shown that dogs see color similar to people with red-green color blindness, also known as deuteranopia<\/a>. This condition means that dogs have difficulty seeing red and green differences. For example, people with red-green color blindness will have a hard time identifying the numbers in this image:<\/p>\n

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But, we can’t exactly give dogs this same test, no matter how smart we think they are. So, research was conducted by showing an animated image of a red cat on a green background and a black cat on a white background. The results showed that the dogs were more alert to the images that people with red-green color blindness could see. These results indicate that dogs have the same visual impairment.<\/p>\n

What Colors Do Dogs See?<\/h2>\n

Dogs can only distinguish blue and yellow. This is because our furry friends only possess two types of cones in their eyes. However, humans have many more cones. These cones allow us to see many more colors than our four-legged friends. So, if you are shopping for a new toy for fido, you may want to get a blue or yellow one.<\/p>\n

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How Does Dog Vison Compare to Human Vision?<\/h2>\n

While we as people can see more colors, dogs have stronger eyes for seeing in low light conditions. This means that our companions are less sensitive to changes in brightness. Additionally, they can still perceive different colors just because your pup can’t see the entire spectrum of colors we can. However, they may not see the “true” color that we can.<\/p>\n

Additionally, your pup is most likely more near-sighted than you. This means that your canine may see objects a bit blurred. Also, dogs have broader peripheral vision due to their eyes being located more on the sides of their head. However, this takes away some perception of depth.<\/p>\n

Your four-legged friend observes the world differently than you do. Their vision and hearing work differently than yours. Remember the color scale your canine sees when shopping for toys or anything else meant for fido.<\/p>\n

For more information on how to care for your dog as they age, check out these tips for caring for a senior dog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We have probably all heard that dogs are color blind or can only see the world in black and white. However, color is significant to a dog’s vision. Are Dogs Colorblind? Dogs are not completely colorblind. However, they do perceive color differently than you do. For reference, tests have shown that dogs see color similar…<\/p>\n

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