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 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.

Aug 6, 2025 · 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. …

Nov 1, 2022 · Merle in dogs is one of the most intriguing coat patterns in the dog world, both in its appearance and its genetics.

Dec 4, 2024 · Merle is a color coat pattern. The merle pattern is characterized by irregularly shaped patches with diluted pigment while other patches on the coat are fully pigmented in color, and odd …

Feb 11, 2025 · Merle dog breeds are strikingly beautiful, winning the hearts of many people. Interestingly, no one merle resembles another. Check out these breeds ...

Merle is an incompletely dominant coat color pattern characterized by irregularly shaped patches of diluted pigment and solid color.

Sep 9, 2025 · What Is a Merle Dog? “Merle” refers to a unique coat pattern seen in several dog breeds, defined by a diluted base color with irregular patches of deeper pigmentation. These splotches can …

2 days ago · Retired concrete master and Navy Veteran Merle D. Merenz died early Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Park Place in Great Falls, Montana. Merle was born on September 21, 1954, in

Jan 6, 2026 · Merle R. Weinman, 96, of Wooster passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Avenue of Wooster with family by his side. He was born February 20, 1929, in Beach City to Carl and Sedilia …