Generally, all sable puppies fade as they grow. Puppies have a dark color during the first several weeks of their life. As they grow, their hair starts to lighten, and their sable pattern eventually disappears. However, solid-black puppies are not likely to fade over time as black is their standard color. The same goes for white puppies as white Poodles don’t have any color to fade to. Sometimes, the Poodle’s shedding can be the cause of their faded color. However, there is a low possibility for that as these canines are known to be low-shedders.