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Contrary to popular belief, dogs don't just see in black and white - their visual world is more colourful than that. A dog owner, keen to enhance their pet's life, took to Reddit

to ask about the 'best' toys for their pets, questioning whether colour plays a role. They posted: "What colours do dogs see? Is it more fun for them to have toys of that

colour?". VCA Animal Hospital explains that dogs can perceive colours similarly to humans, but the shade and brightness might not be as intense for certain hues. Their statement reads:

"They just may not see the 'true' colour of an object. They are also less sensitive to changes in brightness, so they can't perceive colour in the rich, vibrant tones

that we do. For example, red appears dark brownish-grey or black to a dog. And yellow, orange, and green all look a bit yellowish to a dog." "Our furry friends see blue well, but

purple looks the same as blue to them. When playing a game of fetch, dogs cannot tell the difference between a red ball and a yellow ball. "Luckily, they have a great sense of smell, so

they can usually identify their ball and avoid mix-ups when playing a game of fetch in the park." Moreover, dogs are more near-sighted than humans, which means they struggle to see

objects clearly from a distance. This could explain why they might have difficulty spotting their bright yellow ball on an empty, flat field. Explaining why dog's eyes function in a

particular way, the statement notes: "Dogs are equipped with visual accommodations that allow them to survive and thrive in the wild. "Seeing well in dim light and picking up

slight movements in the forest at great distances improve the dog's hunting ability. These assets also help dogs know when they are the prey and need to flee. "Times have changed,

and most dogs are members of our human families now, so we provide them with nutritious food and protect them from predators. Even so, these visual abilities remain in the canine

family." When it comes to selecting toys for your dog, they're more inclined to choose blue and yellow ones as these colours are among the strongest they perceive. A Reddit user

commented on this, saying: " Yeah, blue is easiest for them to see, it stands out most on the greatest variety of backgrounds. "That said, dogs aren't super visually-oriented.

They will be most attracted to a toy in motion, and if you want the toy to be something that they'll just pick up and leave around at random, be more discerning about scent and

texture." Another user mentioned: "Blue toys are good for dogs to see since grass tends to be more yellow/greyish to dogs, so the blue will stand out in grass. "Regardless, a

moving toy will catch their attention better since toys are basically their 'prey'. "Anything that makes sound and smells will be of more interest and usefulness in the dog

noticing it due to their heightened senses of smell and hearing."