The rarest color of poodle is apricot. This color is caused by a recessive gene, and it appears as a very light red that borders on cream. Apricot poodles are quite uncommon and can be difficult to find. Red poodles are also rare, as they are caused by the same recessive gene. Cream poodles are also quite rare, and are considered to be the lightest variation of the apricot color.
What is a Phantom colored Poodle?
A phantom poodle is a particular coloration of the poodle breed that features a solid background color, usually black, cream, apricot, red, white, silver or brown, with lighter markings on the face, chest, legs, eyebrows, and below the tail. These markings can be of varying shades, from white to cream, apricot to red, silver to brown, and can create a unique and beautiful look.
How rare is an apricot Poodle?
Apricot Poodles are extremely rare. Actually, some breeders consider apricot to be the rarest Poodle color. This can be attributed to the fact that not all Poodles carry the gene for apricot coloring, and even if both parents do, it is not a guarantee that the puppies will come out apricot. Additionally, some litters may only have a few puppies with apricot coloring, making them even more difficult to come by. As a result, they are highly sought after and can be quite expensive.
What color was the original Poodle?
The original Poodle was found in three distinct colors: solid black, solid white, or black and white in combination on one dog.
What colors are dominant in poodles?
The most common colors for poodles are black, brown, white, cream, apricot, and red. Black is the most dominant color, followed by brown. Cream and apricot are less dominant than black and brown, while red is the least dominant of all the colors. For parti poodles, either color may become more predominant as the pup grows. Additionally, the Ay allele is the dominant allele on the A locus and can produce a range of coat colors from light fawn to darker reds.