{"id":710,"date":"2020-05-08T14:40:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T18:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/philadelphia-dog-training\/?p=710"},"modified":"2024-08-22T19:39:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:39:43","slug":"the-best-colors-for-dog-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/philadelphia-dog-training\/fun\/the-best-colors-for-dog-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Best Color for Dog Toys?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can your pup see the world in color? And if so, what colors can Fido see? Let’s dive into how your furry friend sees the world<\/a> and why you might want to start buying your dog toys in specific colors from now on.<\/p>\n

What Colors Can a Dog See?<\/h2>\n

For various reasons, many people assume dogs are color-blind and view the world in black & white. But in actuality, your canine companion can see color, just in a smaller range than you do. When a person who isn’t color blind looks at the world, they see it using color detecting cells called cones<\/a>. That person can see red, blue, green, and yellow wavelengths – and all the colors in between. With dogs, they only have two cones, allowing them to see blue and yellow wavelengths.<\/p>\n

Do Dogs Only See Blue & Yellow Colors?<\/h2>\n

No, but since they only have two cones, it means that their spectrum for color is smaller. Dogs see various shades of black, gray, yellow, and blue. For your canine companion, other colors may appear like a blended color. Below are a few examples of what we mean:<\/p>\n