Author: Wendy Coffey (UPA Education Committee Member)
Peer Reviewer: Barbara Hoopes, Ph.D.
The poodle has been at the top of the popularity charts for decades due to their intelligence; versatility in effortlessly going from stunning show dog to performance dog, service dog, or pet; and for their glorious coats that are ever-growing and able to be styled in seemingly endless traditional, fun, and unique styles. Often missed is the fact that poodles historically come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. In fact, almost every combination of colors and patterns, other than merle and albino, are inherently present in the breed. This article will lightly cover the various colors, patterns, mutations, injury effects on color, and disqualifying colors.
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