Poodles or Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds. being among the favorites when choosing a pet, for being beautiful, funny, intelligent and very energetic.
These can be divided into four types according to their size, which are, Large or Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle or Mini Poodle, and finally, Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle, being mostly .
It must be clarified that, although the Poodle colors are varied, These are present in almost all their types or sizes, and according to their color they are divided into solid or basic (black, brown and white) and diluted (gray, apricot and red), it is recommended not to combine a solid specimen with a diluted one, to thus avoiding health problems.
Official colors of the Poodle
It is important to note that the FCI only accepts unicolor specimens and exclusively in the following six shades:
black poodle
It is an intense and strong coat in black, without the presence of even some white strands. They are usually the result of crossing two pure black Poodles, but occasionally a white or brown Poodle is used in the cross, in order to give more pigment to the fur.
brown poodle
The darker and more intense the brown, the better accepted the dog is. These Poodles are also called chocolate and it is common that their coat does not have as good texture as that of specimens of other colors. It is important to note that to raise the pigment it is crossed with a black Poodle from time to time.
white poodle
This is the most common Poodle, which stands out for its ice white or cotton white color throughout its entire length. Likewise, it is observed that his eyes are intense black, as well as his nose and eyelids. On the other hand, the crossing is usually between white specimens, occasionally combining with a black Poodle and avoiding brown Poodles.
gray poodle
This beautiful animal tends to be born in black, but it is easy to distinguish, since there are always light hairs around the paw pads. As they grow they turn gray, sometimes turning towards a somewhat bluish gray. His lips, eyelids and nose are a slate gray tone. The eventual crossing with a black specimen is necessary so that the pigment is preserved, however, they should never be mated with other types of Poodle.
Apricot poodle
This Poodle is another family favorite. Their color is between light yellow and light beige (they should not be cream, champagne or red), and there must be uniformity throughout the entire length of the coat. It is valid to cross with a red Poodle but not with a gray one.
red poodle
We finish with the red Poodle, its tone is quite intense and completely even, so neither light nor dark gradients are seen in it. As for the crossing, the most appropriate thing is to keep it between red Poodles, although the union with an Apricot is also accepted.
Other colors of the Poodle
Although the FCI does not accept bicolor specimens, according to crossbreeding, there are also other colors of Poodles:
harlequin poodle
They are Poodles that have at least 50% of their fur white and the rest have spots in another color, such as black or brown, however, there are some of them that have patterns on saddles. It should be noted that they are accepted by the Argentine Kennel Club.
Phantom Poodle
It remains to talk about the Phantom Poodle. This shows how a basic color predominates, which is usually black, accompanied by small marks or spots in multiple shades and distributed in various areas.