The Colors of the Poodle

​Poodles come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, both solids and multicolors.
The only color/pattern that poodles do not come in is merle.

This wonderful graphic was created by Caelie Johnson!

Solid/Base Colors
- Black
- White
- Gray
- Blue:
born black and clear over time
- Silver:
lighter than blue, also born black and clear over time
- Brown
- Silver Beige:
silver with the brown/liver gene
- Café au Lait:
blue with the brown/liver gene
- Red
- Apricot
- Cream

Multicolors/Patterns
- Parti:
at least 50% white
- Abstract:
aka tuxedo, less than 50% white
- Phantom:
aka tanpoints, like the markings of a Doberman
- Brindle
- Sable:
a red base (red, apricot, or cream) with a few black based tips on the hair. Can be clear, tipped, or shaded.
- Agouti:
aka wolf gray or wild type agouti, looks like a heavier shaded sable (think of a “sable” German shepherd).
- Multi-patterned:
i.e. phantom + parti
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Black, White, Gray, Blue, Silver, Red, Apricot, and Cream should have black points (noses, lips, and eye rims). Brown and Café is Lait should always have brown/liver colored points. And Silver Beige can have either black or liver points.
(According to the breed standard, Apricots can have liver colored points, but it is not preferable).