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17 Merle Dog Breeds (With Info Pictures) - Dogster They are great for families with children and will want to make everyone happy You can get this giant pure breed in four color patterns: merle, harlequin, dilute, and cryptic merle
MERLE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Note: Merle is produced by a semidominant gene and may be accompanied by usually blue eyes and defects in hearing and sight Merle is considered a standard coat pattern by the American Kennel Club for several breeds of dog (such as the Shetland sheepdog)
The Double Merle Dog: Dangers of Merle-to-Merle Breeding What Is a Merle? A dog with a merle coat is characterised by having patches of hair with diluted pigment (colour) Though a variety of merle colours are referred to by breeders and dog owners, the two most commonly seen types of merle are blue merles and red merles
What is a Merle Coat? - A-Z Animals The merle coat typically comes in either red merle (which is more like liver) or blue merle (which is black or gray); this is surrounded by solid areas of white
Understanding Merle and the Science Behind It - Australian Shepherd . . . Two of the pattern names proposed for variations of merle are harlequin (also called tweed), a splotchy multi-shade pattern, and dilute merle (also called atypical merle) which features a greyish coat, sometimes with very small black spots, or in red merles, a light red base with liver spots
Understanding the Health and Genetic Issues of Merle Dogs In this article, we will delve into the world of merle dogs, exploring what it means to be a merle, the genetic basis of the merle trait, and most importantly, the health and genetic issues associated with merle dogs
Merle Coat Explained | perfectpekskennel The most recognizable is the blue or chocolate merle, but phantom merle is also possible (see photos below) Merle refers to the pattern in the coat and is not a color as such
Merle Dog: Color Controversy - Canine Journal Merle is a type of color pattern that appears in certain dogs It consists of a diluted base coat color topped with splotches of deeper pigmentation This pattern forms when the dog has two copies of the merle gene, which causes the coat to be mottled with patches of different colors