are dogs color blind?

Question

are they?

Answer 1

It's actually a myth that dogs are fully colorblind. They don't see color as well as we do, but they can tell the difference between yellow and greenish-blue. What they are unable to do is to tell the difference between red and green (the same as a red/green color blind human wouldn't). Humans have 3 color receptors in the eye - dogs only have 2 - BUT if a human has a green/red color blindness - they only have 2 receptors just like dogs.

The dog's eyes also lack another trait that humans have - the fovea - this is why they can't see detail like we see. They do make up for the lack of detailed vision by being able to see better at night and a better perception of movement though.

Answer 2

Somewhat, dogs can see only certain colors. They can see reds and greens as well as a few other off colors. But mostly they are color blind.

Answer 3

some say they are some say they arent. It is proven yet though. They might just be color blind against certain colors, like blue and green they may see as the same. They cant differentiate between the two.

Answer 4

Dogs aren't color blind, but cats definitely are.

Answer 5

Latest research shows they have some ability to distinguish some colors but not all. Reds look brownish. Blues and greens stand out better.

Sorry I don't remember where I read it.

Answer 6

why don't you ask a dog and see what he says?

actually i don't know if anybody knows the actual answer.

Answer 7

yea..they are

my dog ONLY goes after my grey/white cats!

its so annoying!

Answer 8

well they mostly see black and white

Answer 9

NO............trust me.

Geez this question agaaaaaaaaaaaaaain?

j/k

Answer 10

Ask them...