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- Merle (dog coat) - Wikipedia
Two types of colored patches generally appear in a merle coat: brown liver (red merle) and black (blue merle) Associated breeds include Carea Leonés , Australian Shepherds and Catahoula Leopard Dogs
- Merle in Dogs: The Science Behind This Unique Coat Pattern
Merle in dogs is an intriguing coat pattern in both appearance and genetics But breeding merle dog breeds require knowledge of its potential dangers
- 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)
- Merle | Veterinary Genetics Laboratory - UC Davis
In dogs with merle, this has been referred to harlequin or merlequin It is important to note that the merle derived “harlequin” is distinct and caused by a different genetic mechanism from Great Dane Harlequin (H)
- 21 Merle Dog Breeds: Gorgeous Dogs with Dappled Coats! - K9 of Mine
Merle dog breeds are instant eye-catchers and a favorite of many dog lovers Check out of our favorite merle canines -- and some confusing lookalikes -- here!
- The Double Merle Dog: Dangers of Merle-to-Merle Breeding
A double merle dog is created when two dogs with the merle coat pattern are bred together Also known as "lethal whites," double merles are prone to health issues
- 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 Dogs with the merle gene but little to no actual merle patterns are called phantom merle or cryptic merle
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