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Dogs have many colors, with varying shades and patterns in their coats, nails, mucus membranes and skin. Many [[Breed standard|breed standards]] specify the colors allowed for purebred dogs. That's because, like many other physical characteristics of dogs, the colors of their hair, noses, paw pads, tongue and lining of the mouth,are inherited characteristics that depend on [[Gene|genes]]. This article discusses the major colors and patterns found in dogs, as well as the science of their inheritance. | Dogs have many colors, with varying shades and patterns in their coats, nails, mucus membranes and skin. Many [[Breed standard|breed standards]] specify the colors allowed for purebred dogs. That's because, like many other physical characteristics of dogs, the colors of their hair, noses, paw pads, tongue and lining of the mouth,are inherited characteristics that depend on [[Gene|genes]]. This article discusses the major colors and patterns found in dogs, as well as the science of their inheritance. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:00, 8 August 2024
Dogs have many colors, with varying shades and patterns in their coats, nails, mucus membranes and skin. Many breed standards specify the colors allowed for purebred dogs. That's because, like many other physical characteristics of dogs, the colors of their hair, noses, paw pads, tongue and lining of the mouth,are inherited characteristics that depend on genes. This article discusses the major colors and patterns found in dogs, as well as the science of their inheritance.
Coats
Colors
Patterns
Skin and mucus membrane colors
Nose
Paw pads
Tongue
==Nails==