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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
Merle dog breeds are strikingly beautiful, winning the hearts of many people Interestingly, no one merle resembles another Check out these breeds
- 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)
- 22 Merle Dog Breeds What Makes Them A Merle Dog - SpiritDog Training
What is a Merle Dog? A merle dog is a dog with a unique coat pattern that is created by the presence of the “merle” gene This gene causes the pigment in the coat to be unevenly distributed, resulting in patches of diluted color on a solid background Merle dogs can have a wide range of coat colors, including blue, red, chocolate, and fawn
- 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
- Merle Dog Information Center – The Beauty and the Dangers
Your complete guide to the merle dog From how dogs get such beautiful patterning, to the hidden dangers of this secretive gene
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