When you have dogs in your dream, the interpretation of it should almost always based on how your mind perceives the dogs in terms of breed. If you know the natural characteristics of certain breeds of dogs, those knowledge will almost always override the generally accepted dream symbols.

It is when the size and colors for dogs that are out of ordinary that can give you vital clues and hidden meanings behind them.

In this guide, we will talk about how the sizes and colors of dog which are generally interpreted as in your dream.

Now, if you are dreaming that you “are” the dog, you will generally have those symbols and attributes attached to you. For example, if you dream that you are the Big Purple Dog, it means that you are the most powerful and wealthy “top dog” among your friends.

Dog Sizes in Dreams
Dog Colors in Dreams

Dream About Different Dog Sizes

Dream About Big Dog
If you are dreaming about a Big Dog, it generally represents that you have powerful friends with you.

Dream About Small Dog
For a small dog in dreams, it refers to that your ideas or actions are compromising your moral integrity.

Dream About Medium Sized Dog
A medium sized dog may mean a couple of things:
1- Forgotten skills.
2- Trusted people in your life.

Dream About Specific Colored Dogs

In terms of having different colored dogs in your dreams, the most common appearances are black and white dogs. You may also dream about other odd colored dogs which can have various dream interpretations.

In some cases, the colors mean less if they are the common color of specific dog breeds in dreams. For example, West Highland White Terrier and poodle are commonly white, so the “white” dog symbol can be viewed as weaker compared to a less common combination such as a “white” golden retriever.

You may also consider checking out color dream symbols for more potential dog color dream combinations.

Dream About Black Dog
The colored dog in black is a generally negative dream symbol. They can mean any of the following depending on your real life situations. If you dream about more than 1 black dog, it means that there are plurals of the persons or friends that you may be dreaming about.

1. The shadowy or disloyalty aspect of a friend. The dark side of someone close to you is being revealed and you are able to see through to their true intentions.

2. Symbolize your fear and anxiety over your friend’s safety. It can mean that they are about to do something dangerous and you are feeling afraid for them.

3. The “Black Angus” is a mythological black dog in Irish and British folk tales. It symbolizes that death is coming.

4. The black dog can mean that you are mourning over the betrayal, or mourning over a lost or unfaithful lover.

5. Black Dog can mean unconscious hidden desires.

Dream About White Dog
To see a white colored dog in your dream indicates that the intentions of a friend are pure and true.

If you dream of a friendly white dog approaching you, your friends and people whom you trust will help your engagement whether in business or love.

In some dream cases, the white dog can also be a reflection of your inner self.

Yellow Dog
If the dog dream is a pleasant one, then the yellow dog means energy in the dream. However if it is an unpleasant situation, your close friends may betray you.

Blue Dog
Blue dog in dreams symbolize that your loyal friends have been true to you. Find clue in your daily life and be open to your close ones.

Red Dog
You are dreaming about a faithful friend that can adventure with you with violent times.

Purple Dog
Purple dog in dreams symbolize your wealthy friends.

Mythological Breeds
Sirius, Orion the hunter’s faithful dog who is so important in Greek mythology that he has his own constellation

Anubis, Egyptian mythology’s god of the Underworld, who is picture with a jackal’s head.

Fu Dogs, China’s part dragon, part lion guardian dogs whose statues are often found guarding temples.

The “Black Dog” known as “Black Angus” who, according to Irish and British folk tales, visits one just before death.