The color gray is trendy. What applies to interior design also applies to dogs. Many would-be owners are looking for gray dog breeds, which come in a wide variety of sizes.
Even if the color certainly plays a subordinate role compared to the character of the dog, there is nothing wrong with considering the animal’s appearance when making your choice. In the following we will therefore introduce you to some popular gray dog breeds in more detail.
Key facts at a glance:
- The color gray is also becoming increasingly popular in dogs.
- Gray dog breeds come in every imaginable size, from small to large.
- Despite visual preferences, color should always play a subordinate role when purchasing a dog.
- Dog health insurance is not only useful for gray dog breeds.
Popular small gray dog breeds
Small breeds are very popular, especially as apartment dogs, due to their small footprint. If you want a compact gray dog, you can choose between different breeds.
For example, the following small gray dog breeds are popular:
- The Havanese comes from the Mediterranean region. He is considered willing to learn and intelligent. The small dogs are well suited as family dogs, but need sufficient activity. The dog breed is bred in gray as well as various other colors.
- The Italian greyhound is a small sighthound that can be extremely spirited. The sleek, short-haired dog breed is bred to be gray, black, and yellow.
- The Cairn Terrier is a small dog native to Great Britain. Thanks to its adaptability, it is ideal as a family and companion dog. Cream, red, and gray dogs are available from this breed, among others.
- The Czech Cesky Terrier has a long coat that requires regular clipping. The small dog breed is considered calm and is bred in two different colors. In addition to brown Cesky Terriers, there are also gray dogs.
Popular medium-sized gray dog breeds
Of course, a small dog that barely reaches the size of a cat is not for everyone. If you want a slightly larger gray dog, you will find it among the medium-sized dog breeds.
For example, the following medium-sized gray dog breeds are popular:
- The medium schnauzer is the medium-sized variant of the schnauzer. The perennial animals are considered courageous and need consistent training from the start. The dog breed is bred in gray and black.
- The Norwegian Elkhound comes in two separate breeds (gray and black). As its name suggests, it was originally bred to hunt moose. The gray dogs prove to be extraordinarily robust and persistent.
- The Wolfsspitz is a medium-sized dog breed and is one of the German Spitz. Normally, he is easy to train and is suitable, among other things, as a guard dog. In addition, the gray dog breed is considered very easy to care for.
- The Pumi is a medium-sized cattle dog from Hungary. Its characteristic features include its curly fur. In addition to gray dogs, the breed standard also allows various other coat colors for the Pumi.
Popular large gray dog breeds
In addition to small and medium-sized dogs, there are also several large gray dog breeds to choose from. The decision as to whether one of these should be your next family dog is of course up to you.
For example, the following large gray dog breeds are popular:
- The Irish Wolfhound is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. It was originally used for hunting, but is now primarily considered a gentle family dog. The breed standard provides for gray, black, white and other colors for this dog breed.
- The Weimaraner is a classic hunting dog from Germany. Some of the versatile animals are also used as therapy dogs. As a companion dog, the importance of the large gray dog breed is rather small.
- The Cane Corso Italiano is a large and muscular mastiff from Italy. He is considered to be willing to work, docile and loyal. The fur of the dog breed, which is mainly found in Italy, can be gray or black, among other things.
- The Barbet is one of the water dogs. Although its dense fur reliably protects it from cold and moisture, it requires extensive care. The large dog breed is bred in gray, white, tan, and other colors.
Our health insurance (not only) for gray dog breeds
Keeping a dog is not only time-consuming, but also more expensive. This is especially true when vet visits are on the agenda. At the latest in the case of a serious illness or in the case of a major operation, the resulting costs can become a problem.
For this reason, we strongly advise you to consider purchasing dog health insurance. Of course, this not only applies to gray dog breeds, but to all four-legged friends. Because in an emergency, such insurance protects you from high bills and also enables expensive treatments without you having to worry about your finances.
So choose your tariff now, calculate the individual premium for your dog conveniently online and send us your insurance application today.