Ever wondered what color can dogs see? Turns out it's way different from what we assumed for years. I used to think dogs saw everything in black and white, but that's actually a total myth.

So here's the thing—dogs can see colors, just not the same ones we do. They've got two types of color receptors in their eyes (we have three), which means they're basically missing out on the red spectrum. What colors can dogs see then? Mainly blue, yellow, and gray. Red and green? Those probably look brownish or grayish to them.

This is kind of wild because so many dog toys are bright red and orange—colors dogs literally can't see clearly. If you want your dog to actually notice their toy, grab a blue or yellow one instead. Way more effective.

The real advantage dogs have is night vision. They've got way more light-sensitive rods in their eyes than we do, plus this reflective layer called tapetum lucidum that basically acts like a mirror. That's why dogs' eyes glow in photos—they're basically built for seeing in the dark.

As for whether dogs are colorblind—not exactly. They're more red-green colorblind, which is the same type of color blindness some humans have. They just can't differentiate between those specific colors.

One interesting detail: dogs see the world with about 20/75 vision compared to our 20/20, so everything's a bit blurry for them. But honestly, they don't need perfect sight—their sense of smell and hearing make up for it. A blind dog can navigate a home just fine once they memorize where everything is (just don't rearrange your furniture on them).

So what colors can dogs see working best? Blue and yellow are your answer. Keep that in mind next time you're picking out pet supplies.