* Breed is about genetics, not color: A dog's breed is determined by its ancestry and genetic traits, not its color.
* Color is a separate trait: A dog's color is influenced by a different set of genes than those that determine its breed.
* Wide color variation within breeds: Many breeds have a range of accepted colors. For example, a Labrador Retriever can be black, yellow, or chocolate.
To understand dog colors, you need to consider specific breeds. For example, you could ask:
* "What colors are Golden Retrievers?"
* "What colors are German Shepherds?"
Once you specify a breed, you can find information on the typical and accepted colors for that breed.