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 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, Café is Lait, and Silver Beige are all shades of brown, and genetically can only have liver points.
(According to the breed standard, Apricots can have liver colored points, but it is not preferable).