Poodle Colors
Parti Poodle: Characterized by a white base covering 50% or more of their bodies. The colored patches can be ANY color.
Abstract Poodle: Characterized by white patches. Here Dolce is shown with her white blaze and small white patch on her chin. Abstract Poodles will often have "Teddy Bear" markings i.e. white paws, white snout, white tipped tails and bellies.
Phantom: Artemis is a great example of a phantom, he also happens to be an abstract. Phantoms are characterized by their black and tan markings which are found around eyebrows, muzzle, on the legs, and under the tail. We often say they look like Dobermans.
Merle Poodles: Merle genes create quite the stir! This marbled effect is a naturally occurring mutation found in many species such mice, rabbits, dogs, and even cats. The result is a dilution of the underlying base coat color. Here Templeton's merle dilutes the black of his phantom markings to a silver color. Merle is not expressed in red dogs. Double merle dogs can have hearing loss, which is why
Solid: Poodles can come in a variety of solid colors: Black, Red, White, Cream, Silver, Silver Beige, Apricot, Grey, Blue, and Brown.