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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 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 in Dogs: The Science Behind This Unique Coat Pattern
Also known as dapple, merle is characterized by irregular blotches of fur set on a lighter background of the same pigment, such as solid black on gray (called blue merle) or solid brown on tan
- Merle Puppies? Here’s What You Need to Know About Merle Dogs
Find out what merle actually is, how it’s inherited, and why it matters for your dog’s health Spoiler: Double-merle breeding can lead to serious issues, such as deafness and vision problems So before you fall for the look, get the facts
- 17 Merle Dog Breeds (With Info Pictures) - Dogster
Merle is a genetic characteristic that expresses itself through coat, eye, and paw color changes Merle dog breeds aren’t different from standard dogs, only that they are more beautiful and,
- List of Merle Dog Breeds With Pictures | 101DogBreeds. com
Merle is a coat color variation that gives dogs a mottled or patchy appearance with this type of coat It is a genetic coat pattern that can be present in puppies with one or both parents Puppies born from breeding two merle adults are referred to as ‘double merle’
- 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
- Merle Dogs: Genetic Beauty With A Hidden Dark Side
Learn about merle dogs, the genetics behind their unique coats, health risks of double merles, and how to care for them responsibly
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