Solid Colors:
* Black: A deep, rich black.
* White: Pure white, sometimes with a slight cream tint.
* Brown: Can range from light brown to dark brown, often called "chocolate."
* Red: A reddish-brown color, sometimes called "rust" or "fox red."
* Cream: A pale, yellowish-white.
* Gray: Can range from light to dark gray.
* Liver: A dark brown color with a reddish tint.
Patterns:
* Brindle: A striped pattern of black or brown stripes on a lighter background.
* Piebald: Patches of black and white.
* Parti-color: Patches of two or more colors, often black and tan.
* Tri-color: Patches of three or more colors, often black, tan, and white.
* Sable: A mixture of black and tan hairs, often with a reddish tint.
* Merle: A patchy pattern of dark and light areas, often with blue eyes.
Other Features:
* Tan Points: Patches of tan color on the legs, face, and chest.
* Fawn: A light brown color with a reddish tint.
* Blue: A dilute black color, often with a grayish cast.
* Silver: A dilute brown color, often with a silvery cast.
* Gold: A yellowish-brown color.
It's important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other variations and combinations of colors and patterns in dogs. Each breed often has its own unique color variations.