The grey dogs are among the most sought after of all dog breeds, and no one can resist a completely gray coat combined with blue, yellow or dark eyes. If you are also thinking of adopting a gray dog, in this article on our site we show you the breeds of dogs that can have this color on their coat. Of course, first of all it is important to remember that aesthetics is not everything, a dog is an animal that has feelings and needs, so adopting one entails a great responsibility, time and economic resources. What we mean by this is that welcoming a dog because "it's cute" should not be a decisive factor, it is essential to want to care for that animal and share life with it.
Having said that, let's go with the list of gray dog breeds large, small and medium. You'll love them!
Large Gray Dog Breeds
There are several breeds of large and giant gray dogs that exist. Some of them have a completely gray coat and others tend to have white hair with gray spots. In any case, we present you the most popular breeds:
Weimaraner
The Weimaraner or Weimaraner is the quintessential large gray dog. It is the best known of all because the only accepted color for this breed is grey, which can be silver gray, deer gray, mouse gray or any variety of these shades. This dog stands out for being very active and energetic, so it is necessary to take into account that it requires hours of daily exercise to run, play and expend all that energy. Otherwise, the Weimaraner can become a destructive dog.
A curiosity about this breed of gray dog is that the puppies have blue eyes but, as they grow, they turn amber.
Great Dane or German Bulldog
Although the most common is to see the Great Dane fawn or harlequin, the truth is that there is also the blue variety, which shows a completely gray coat. Likewise, the Harlequin Great Dane can also show a white coat with gray spots.
Despite his appearance, the Great Dane is not one of the most active dogs, but he does require moderate daily exercise. In addition, it is a dog that usually needs a lot of company, so it will be necessary to teach it to be alone to avoid suffering from separation anxiety.
Siberian Husky
Another gray dog breed par excellence is the Siberian Husky, as the most popular color pattern is white and grayGray can be light, medium or dark. Likewise, heterochromia is common in this breed, that is, presenting one eye of each color.
The husky is a Nordic dog born to withstand very low temperatures, so it is not usually indicated for very hot climates. Likewise, he is a very active dog, who loves to play and keep his mind stimulated. For this reason, it is necessary to practice both physical exercise and intelligence games.
Medium Gray Dog Breeds
Within the medium dog breeds we can also find color patterns that include gray, as well as combinations of white and gray. The ones that present these tonalities in a more usual way are the following:
American Staffordshire terrier
Although it may seem like a large dog, the truth is that the American Staffordshire Terrier is considered medium-sized by all official cynological organizations. All colors are allowed in this breed, both solid and combined, so we can find it in gray, blue or white and gray
In many countries this dog breed is considered potentially dangerous due to its physical characteristics, so it is necessary to find out about it to check if it is necessary to acquire a license to adopt this dog. Despite this, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog that is usually very affectionate, especially with children, sociable and playful. Of course, it is essential to teach him what he can bite and what not, as well as socialize him correctly.
Staffordshire bull terrier
Another bull-type dog that is also part of the list of gray dog breeds is the staffordshire bull terrier, much smaller than the previous one. This dog can be both fawn and brindle or one color. Within the range of accepted solid colors, there is blue, which can also appear combined with white.
As in the previous case, this is an active, playful and very friendly dog. He loves spending time with other dogs and children, but he needs to be properly socialized to avoid problems related to not knowing how to behave.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Also considered medium in size, the American Pit Bull Terrier can come in any solid color and mixed color pattern except Blackbird. Therefore, it is common to find the pit bull gray, in any of its shades, or with a white coat with gray spots
This dog is also considered potentially dangerous in some countries, so it is necessary to verify if a license is required or not to proceed with its adoption, as well as the use of the muzzle during walks. Regardless of what the law indicates, the American Pit Bull Terrier stands out for being a very sociable and affectionate dog, which only needs to be properly trained (always through positive reinforcement).
Schnauzer
Both the large and the medium schnauzer can have a coat greyish, although only pure black are accepted by the FCI and the so-called "s alt and pepper". In both sizes, this is an energetic dog that hates being left home alone, so it tends to have a tendency to develop separation anxiety, which can show itself in the form of constant barking or destroying furniture.
Thai ridgeback
Native to Thailand, the Thai Ridgeback is another prominent gray dog because the solid gray (or blue) is one of the few colors accepted in this breed. It is also characterized by having wrinkles on its forehead and for being a proportionate and stylized dog.
As for its character, it is a very active dog that needs large doses of daily exercise, both physical and mental, to prevent the development of behavioral problems.
Small Gray Dog Breeds
The smallest ones can also be completely gray or present a mixed coloration that takes gray as the main color. Thus, the most prominent small gray dog breeds are:
Italian Greyhound
It is the smallest of the greyhound dogs, with a weight that does not exceed 5 kg and a height of around 38 cm. He is intelligent, sweet, affectionate, calm and very sensitive, without a doubt an ideal dog for those people who can spend enough time with him, both at home and outside walking and playing.
Regarding the colors of this dog breed, solid colors such as grey, black, white or cinnamon.
Yorkshire terrier
The most common color pattern of the Yorkshire terrier is the one that combines tan on the chest with dark blue on the rest of the body, which is why it is also part of the list of gray dog breeds. Likewise, it is common to see specimens of this breed in blue or silver gray
Dwarf or Toy Poodle
Despite highlighting the dwarf or toy poodle, the truth is that all poodle varieties can have a coat of color solid gray, which can be more or less clear. In all types, the breed has a strong and active character, so it must receive all kinds of stimulation to channel energy and stay balanced. Likewise, the poodle stands out as one of the most intelligent dogs in the world, which is why intelligence games in this breed are so important.
Chinese Crested
Another of the small gray dogs is the Chinese Crested, although it does not have a solid color, but rather a combination of gray with white Lo What is really curious about this dog is that its body has areas without any hair, and it is precisely these "bald" parts that show grayish skin. The parts with hair, can be of any color and usually occupy the area of the head, legs and tail.
Whippet
Elegant, stylized and proportionate, this is the whippet, as well as energetic, affectionate and sensitive. In this dog breed, all colors and combinations are accepted except for the merle. For this reason, it is possible to find the whippet in color solid gray or combined with white
Although he may appear to be a calm dog, the whippet needs ample amounts of exercise, as well as time to run freely.
Other gray dog breeds
Of course, there are many more breeds of gray dogs that exist, presenting a completely gray coat or a gray coat combined with white and other colors. More examples of gray dogs are:
- Border collie
- Neapolitan mastiff
- Presa canario
- Presa Navarro
- Alaskan malamute
- Irish Wolfhound
- Bedlington terrier
- American bully
- Tibetan Terrier
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
- Catalan Shepherd
- Long-haired Collie
- Pyrenees Sheepdog
- Bearded Collie
- Bobtail
- Shih Tzu
Mongrel gray dogs
Although all the above dogs are beautiful, remember that there are also mestizo dogs that are solid gray or combined with white. For this reason, we encourage you to visit the protectors, shelters and associations closest to your place of residence to adopt a gray mestizo dog. In this way, you will give a second chance to a dog that will thank you for a lifetime and you will be fighting against animal abuse and abandonment.
