Dogs

Can dogs see in color?

Verdict: Fact
Can dogs see in color?

Dogs are not colorblind in the sense of only seeing in black and white. They have dichromatic vision, seeing blues and yellows well but having difficulty distinguishing reds and greens. Their color vision is similar to red-green color blindness in humans.

Sources & Further Reading

  • American Kennel Club
  • Current Biology

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