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)
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
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