Pit bulls come in a variety of brindle colors.
While brindling--tiger-like stripes on a base color--are common to many dog breeds, pit bulls have perhaps a greater variety of brindle colors than any other breed.
Top Brindle Colors
Red brindle pit bulls have a base color of rust or brown. Dogs with a rust base color usually have black noses while dogs with a brown base have a red nose. The eye color of these dogs is dependent on the skin color. Blue brindles are known for their bluish-gray base color and blue or amber eyes.
Tan Brindling
Black brindle pit bulls almost appear to be negatives of the red brindles since these dogs have tan brindling on a black base color. The mahogany brindle pit bull has a deep brown base color that is criss-crossed with light tan-colored lines.
Other Brindle Colors
Pit bulls with a sable brindling color are rather unusual. This color has a mahogany base with a dark sable overlay. Another somewhat rare color is a chestnut brindle. This look has a dark brown base color with deep brown or black stripes.
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