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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
- 21 Merle Dog Breeds: Gorgeous Dogs with Dappled Coats!
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!
- 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
Merle is an incompletely dominant coat color pattern characterized by irregularly shaped patches of diluted pigment and solid color
- 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
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