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Brindle12
  • Combinations such as brindle and sable merle exist, but are not typically accepted in breed standards. (wikipedia.org)
  • Catahoulas are striking-looking dogs, often with brindle or merle coats and bright blue eyes. (petmd.com)
  • Get even more great ideas about 45+ Brindle Double Merle Brindle French Bulldog Colors by visiting our recommendation website with LINK. (karlaassed.com.br)
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  • Other popular colors include white brindle French bulldog, fawn, and black, and some French bulldogs may even have a blue or lilac coat color. (frenchie.army)
  • Their coat colors range from brown, white, black brindle, and a mix of all the above. (k9web.com)
  • Then there are the brindle, spotted, and merle markings or patterns, and there are so many combinations that there is no way to list them all. (chihuacorner.com)
  • The brindle is not a color but a coat pattern like the merle Chihuahua, and they are not the rare Chihuahua color. (chihuacorner.com)
  • Their AKC Boston Terrier puppies come in 3 colors: Seal and White, Black and White, Brindle and White. (webstek.org)
  • Boston Terrier Colors: According to the AKC, black & white, black brindle & white, brindle & white, seal & white, and seal brindle & white are standard colors. (webstek.org)
  • But this type of color does fall under brindle. (webstek.org)
  • Acceptable colors for the breed include black, brindle, or seal with white markings. (webstek.org)
Puppies36
  • If two heterozygote merle dogs are mated, on the average, one-quarter of the puppies will be "double merles," which is the common term for dogs homozygous for the longest versions of the merle alleles, and a high percentage of these double merle puppies could have eye defects and/or be deaf. (wikipedia.org)
  • roughly half the puppies will be merles, and none will have the vision or hearing defects associated with double merle dogs. (wikipedia.org)
  • For this reason, two merles should never be bred together, as this could result in double Merle puppies with problems. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Our merle french bulldog puppies all come with akc registration. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Puppies born of such parents are deaf and often blind. (dinoanimals.com)
  • Puppies born with double merle are often killed by breeders because they are of poor quality (whatever it sounds like) and will not be bought by potential customers. (dinoanimals.com)
  • Those puppies that have the genetic predisposition of the double merle gene have higher risks of being blind, deaf, or both compared to other puppies that have no predisposition to the said gene, particularly a homozygous merle border collie. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • For any trait, including color, puppies will acquire one gene from the dam and another from the sire. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • The public likes flashy, loud-colored dogs, and they flock to these white blue-eyed puppies. (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • Because large numbers of deaf puppies and kittens get put down, it is important to identify animals affected by the hereditary forms of deafness B both unilaterally and bilaterally deaf B and remove them from the potential breeding pool to reduce the number of future deaf animals. (vin.com)
  • More often than not, breeders even charge a premium on puppies with these unique blue eyes, as the demand for their adoption is greater than those with the much more common brown eyes. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • The double-merle puppies don't look like your regular merles. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • When cockapoos are young puppies, they have blue eyes. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • All puppies, when they are born have blue eyes or at least it seems so. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • All cockapoo puppies are born with blue eyes. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • However, as we know, all cockapoo puppies have blue eyes, and as they start to grow up their eye color changes to brown, hazel, or dark brown. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Because of the undeveloped melanin pigment in their iris, all cockapoo puppies are born with blue eyes. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Once the cockapoo puppies start to develop the melanin in their eyes then the color of their eyes starts to change. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Puppies with a merle pattern are also prone to being deaf. (dogable.net)
  • Breeding two merle dogs together can result in a higher chance of producing puppies with more severe health issues. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • These puppies, known as double merles or homozygous merles, have a higher risk of being deaf, blind, or experiencing other significant health challenges. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • Are all sheepadoodle puppies born with blue eyes? (littlehappypaw.com)
  • All sheepadoodle puppies are born with blue eyes because of the underdeveloped pigment melanin in their iris. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • However, the puppies have a clear eye color that seems blue because of light reflection and refraction. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Only the sheepadoodle puppies that have inherited the blue eyes from their parents have the same blue eyes when they become adults. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • But even then due to health issues the eyes of the sheepadoodle puppies might remain blue with growing age. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Do sheepadoodle puppies with blue eyes stay blue? (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Some sheepadoodle puppies get their blue eyes because of the inherited genes while others have it because of health issues. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • But when they are puppies almost all the pups seem to have blue eyes because of underdeveloped pigments in the eye. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • When two dogs displaying the merle color are bred together, some of the puppies may have defects which cause visual and/or hearing impairments to various degrees. (yourinnerdog.com)
  • Many double merle puppies were being euthanized at birth due to their color - something that they, of course, had no control of. (yourinnerdog.com)
  • Dapple to dapple breeding results in double dapple puppies that can be blind, missing eyes or poorly developed eyes, and deaf. (dachshund-talk.com)
  • The merle gene is recessive, so when a dapple dachshund is bred with a non-dapple doxie, it's highly likely that some of the puppies will be dapple. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Unfortunately, there is also a risk of physical deformities, including puppies being born without paws, eyes, and other vital organs. (dachshundknow.com)
  • It doesn't matter if they are blue merle or red merle the key here is that the puppies inherit two dominant merle genes (MM). This double whammy of the merle gene results in a homozygus merle or double merle puppy often referred to (incorrectly) as a lethal white. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • Lethal white is a misnomer as it is not actually fatal in dogs, unless you consider that puppies born double merle are often culled. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Genes17
  • Certain modifying genes work in tandem (co-dominate expressive) with the merle alleles to create a completely different look to the pattern. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the most influential harlequin breeders was the late Laura Kiaulenas of BMW Great Danes in Farmingville, New York, who believed that harlequin resulted from the interaction of genes for black, merle and white. (purinaproclub.com)
  • In the hierarchy of genes, the Merle Gene overrides the Dominant Black (SEAL) gene, the Seal gene overrides the black and tan gene, so you can have a Black and Tan, Black Seal, Black Merle dog and would mainly see only the merle, but muted. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Due to their rare coat color, Rednose Pitbulls come with additional health issues linked to their recessive genes . (k9web.com)
  • This can be caused by the Merle gene, loss of pigmentation, or just breed specific genes. (randovia.fr)
  • Some breeds have a different set of genes that create blue eyes, most commonly found in Siberian huskies or Bordor Collies. (randovia.fr)
  • Heterozygous & Homozygous genes Each gene is made up of two representative alleles - one inherited from the maternal source (mother) and the other inherited from the paternal source (father) i am a beautiful chocolate merle with the bluest eyes. (saffronbooks.com)
  • The color of a pup's coat is determined by several dominant and recessive genes that it got from its parents. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • The generation of these pigments is regulated by multiple genes and thus, determines the coat color. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • The giveaway for these dogs are their smaller than normal eyes and double merle genes that make them excessively white with little color. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • The Merle gene, pigmentation loss, or simply breed-specific genes can all cause this. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • In addition to affecting the pigment in the skin and coat, the merle gene, and dilution genes in general, can affect the color of the eyes. (juniperpets.com)
  • I don't breed Chihuahuas and know very little about breeding and what genes have what color or design. (chihuacorner.com)
  • The entirety of eye color trait depends on a few factors including genes, pigmentation, and sometimes health issues that can cause the dog's color to alter. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • It is a recessive trait which means two mutated copies of the genes are required for the blue-colored eyes to exist. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • It just so happens that the genes that are involved in determining pigmentation or coloring also have a dramatic affect on the development of hearing and sight. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • The Merle coat color is derived from a dominant gene that can be diluted by other genes, resulting in different Merle color variations. (labradorlearners.com)
Carry the merle6
  • If both parents carry the Merle gene, the pup could be deaf, blind or have ocular defects. (showmedoodles.com)
  • For a pup to possess this color, one of its parents should carry the merle gene or the incomplete gene. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • It is common misconception that dogs with one merle parent can carry the merle gene. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • Photo from: @merlebulliesofig Pitbulls that carry the merle gene (M-locus) are more likely to have blue eyes. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • Double dapple dachshunds are created when both parents carry the merle gene. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Overo Lethal White Syndrome is not related to what happens to homozygous or double merle Australian Shepherds, Mini Aussies and many other breeds that carry the merle gene such as Border Collies, Koolies, Great Danes, and 'dapple' Dachshunds. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Pigment27
  • The allele creates mottled patches of color in a solid or piebald coat, blue or odd-colored eyes, and can affect skin pigment as well. (wikipedia.org)
  • The merle allele modifies the dark pigment, resulting in eyes or parts of eyes turning blue. (wikipedia.org)
  • These dogs don't suffer from the health conditions produced by the Merle Gene, nor do they show pigment loss on their hair or nose. (newideas.net)
  • The gene that causes Merle or Piebald coats affects eye color and skin pigment, usually presenting as mottled white patches of fur and blue eyes. (longwoodvetcenter.com)
  • Les gènes pour les couleurs suivantes ont été localisés: Noir/Foie - tryosinase related protein 1 (TYRP1) sur le chromosome 11 Les marquages blancs sur ou autour des oreilles sont associés à la surdité due à l'absence de pigment dans l'oreille interne, le même mécanisme que la surdité chez les doubles merles mais avec une cause génétique différente. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Double Merles often have large areas of white where there is no pigment produced. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Albinoism is a genetic condition that results in an animal having no pigment in its skin, eyes, and fur. (frenchie.army)
  • White French bulldogs lack pigment in their fur but have normal-colored skin and eyes. (frenchie.army)
  • This blue and grey mutation results from low melanin levels in their pigment , which can create additional health problems like cancers, eye conditions, and heart disease. (k9web.com)
  • These dogs are not albino (which is a complete lack of pigment), as they do have color in the irises of their eyes, and they may have color in their skin or in part of their haircoat. (vcacanada.com)
  • In addition, if the dog has a butterfly nose or any blue in its eyes then it is most likely a merle as these pigment issues do not generally affect roaned dogs. (saffronbooks.com)
  • It is often difficult to judge choroidal hypoplasia in a blue merle's eyes as the retinal pigment is diluted along with his coat color. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • The merle gene influences the eumelanin pigment, resulting in various intensities of color fading and causing the blotchy coloration. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • Leucistic Pugs have a bit more pigment in their eyes and their pink skin is a bit darker than albino Pugs. (a-z-animals.com)
  • This is a dappled pattern where random splashes and spots of dark pigment are overlaid with a paler shade of the same color. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • The underdeveloped melanin pigment in their eyes combined with the light's refraction and reflection causes their eyes to look blue. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • The blue merle color and pattern are caused by a gene that varies the amount of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes. (juniperpets.com)
  • The merle gene works by causing a variation in pigment in the hair and skin cells. (juniperpets.com)
  • The merle gene causes the lightening of pigment in patches throughout the body. (juniperpets.com)
  • The merle gene causes random patches of lightened pigment throughout the dog's body. (juniperpets.com)
  • If these patches of lightened pigment go over the eyes, then the eyes will lack pigment as well and appear blue. (juniperpets.com)
  • Lavender or Lilac color is diluted chocolate, creating a pigment known as "lavender" in Chihuahuas. (chihuacorner.com)
  • Others turn into a darker colored eye when the pigment melanin starts developing. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • As they start to mature their clear eyes start producing pigment melanin and their eyes turn to brown. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • This dog has a loss of pigment in its genetic code and will typically have all-white fur with blue eyes. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • A loss of pigment in the nose and blue eyes are common in double dapple doxies, especially if their face is white, though some dogs may have one or two dark eyes. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Double dapple doxies almost always have vision problems, which can manifest as micro (small) eyes, wall eyes (eyes pointing in different directions), and a loss of pigment around the eyes. (dachshundknow.com)
Pigmentation4
Breeds21
  • Merle is a distinguishing marking of several breeds, particularly the Australian Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard Dog, and appears in others, including the Miniature American Shepherd, the Koolie in Australia, the Shetland Sheepdog, various collie breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, the Pyrenean Shepherd and the Bergamasco Shepherd. (wikipedia.org)
  • Merle is sometimes introduced to other purebred dog breeds through crossbreeding, but these dogs are not purebred. (wikipedia.org)
  • Merle breeds are the primary example of this, with the Dachshund and Corgi both falling into this category. (newideas.net)
  • Dogs With Blue Eyes: Meet These 6 Dog Breeds Dogs with blue eyes are rare but beautiful! (newideas.net)
  • Some of these breeds who are more likely to have two different eye colors are Australian Shepherds, Catahoula Leopard Dogs, Great Danes, Dalmatians, and Huskies. (newideas.net)
  • Some dogs have beautiful coloured eyes with some breeds being more well known than others. (newideas.net)
  • However, in some breeds, an eye of a different color is considered a serious fault more than an appealing feature. (newideas.net)
  • Other breeds have the ability to carry it, but it's more dependent on their coloring. (newideas.net)
  • https://myanimals.com/.../dog-breeds-with-two-different-colored-eyes This is an active and playful breed that tends to bark a lot. (newideas.net)
  • The Australian Shepherd is one of a few dog breeds that commonly have two different colored eyes, called heterochromia. (newideas.net)
  • While the AWC is currently not aware of this being done in the USA with Whippets, we are concerned this will not long remain the case due to the existence of similar infiltrations of Merle breed ancestry into breeds that do not carry Merle. (randovia.fr)
  • Many breeds have merle colored dogs, and as a general rule, you shouldn't breed a merle dog to another merle dog because you have the chance that 1 in 4 of the resulting pups could be deaf and/or partially blind like Luna. (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • Border collies carry the blue -eye gene, and they're one of the most energetic dog breeds you'll encounter. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • Some breeds get theme due to Merle coloring, which can cause color variances in both the coat and the eyes. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • Undeniably one of the most sought-after designer purebred breeds, let's learn about the merle French bulldog together. (rockykanaka.com)
  • However, UKC and AKC do not recognize tri-colored Pitbulls as official breeds. (thedogcolor.com)
  • While the color is uncommon, some Pit Bull breeds are born with blue eyes. (petbrilliant.com)
  • Some American Bulldog mix breeds have blue eyes, too. (petbrilliant.com)
  • Some breeds may have blue eyes if the merle gene is present, but this is not always the case. (petbrilliant.com)
  • While merle is a recognized and accepted coat pattern in some breeds, such as the Australian Shepherd, it is not considered a standard color for French Bulldogs according to breed standards set by kennel clubs like the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • With their striking appearance and individual variations, Merle French Bulldogs have become one of the most popular breeds among dog enthusiasts. (labradorlearners.com)
Deafness15
  • The cause of this disorder is not completely understood, but there is a correlation between the dog's coat color and deafness. (petmd.com)
  • While deafness does not directly affect a dog's quality of life, deaf Catahoula Leopard Dogs can be challenging to train and require an experienced home. (petmd.com)
  • Like their propensity for deafness, their eye problems can also be correlated to the color of their coat. (petmd.com)
  • Let's discuss the causes of deafness in dogs, key identifiers of hearing loss, and why deaf dogs are some of the most wonderful pets in the world. (longwoodvetcenter.com)
  • Piebald and Merle pattern coats show a higher prevalence of deafness. (longwoodvetcenter.com)
  • Deafness is considered a disability in dogs, but it can go unnoticed if the deaf dog is otherwise healthy. (longwoodvetcenter.com)
  • Even more problematic, breeding two merles together had a high probability of producing double merles, mostly white dogs with congenital deafness or visual impairments. (purinaproclub.com)
  • This is because the merle gene is associated with deafness and blindness. (frenchie.army)
  • Blue merle border collie is prone to congenital deafness. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • border collies that inherit a single copy of the merle gene (which should be most) are no more prone to health issues, eye problems, or deafness than any other border collie. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • The merle gene is known to cause a number of health problems, mostly deafness and blindness, and also sun sensitivity and higher rates of skin cancer. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • Deafness in an animal is usually not a life-threatening disorder in the way of some renal disorders, and it is not a painful condition like hip dysplasia, but it does put an animal at risk from undetected dangers such as motor vehicles or predators, and deaf animals create their own liabilities and present non-trivial training challenges to their owners. (vin.com)
  • Dapple dachshunds should not be bred together, as homozygous merle (MM) tend to produce microphthalmia, blindness, deafness, and other abnormalities. (animalia-life.com)
  • However, having two copies of the gene can lead to health issues such as deafness and eye abnormalities. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • The Merle gene can sometimes lead to eye abnormalities and an increased risk of deafness. (labradorlearners.com)
Great Danes5
  • The merle allele also plays a part in producing harlequin Great Danes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bellini, bred and owned by Dr. Tracy Powell of Dulce Great Danes in East Windsor, Connecticut, became the first merle Great Dane in history to earn a conformation champion title. (purinaproclub.com)
  • The newly approved coat color for Great Danes - merle Great Danes became eligible to enter American Kennel Club shows on Jan. 1, 2019 - signals a change in long-held beliefs about genetics. (purinaproclub.com)
  • But watch out for a blue-eyed blue Great Dane, as this quirk could be down to a rogue merle gene somewhere in his breeding and is commonly seen in blue merle Great Danes. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Color testing in Great Danes gives breeders a better picture of what coat colors may be possible with certain pairings. (hellodanes.com)
Breeders13
  • Despite breeders' best efforts to eradicate merles from the breed, the coat color continued to crop up. (purinaproclub.com)
  • Breeders disagreed about why merle remained in the gene pool. (purinaproclub.com)
  • He began collecting breeding records from Irish and British breeders, amassing a large sample size of a variety of coat color matings. (purinaproclub.com)
  • Most harlequin breeders accepted that without merle there could be no harlequin, but doubters remained. (purinaproclub.com)
  • Double Merle Collie breeders have no problem with their dogs being blind, and they have no problem pulling the wool over your eyes either. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Responsible breeders health test dogs so breeding a double merle, with disastrous results will not happen. (showmedoodles.com)
  • It's here where some folks start foaming at the mouth and viciously attack breeders who produce double merle pups. (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • Luna came from Backyard Breeders who mistakenly bred two merle dogs and then made every effort to find responsible, loving homes for those pups. (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • However, please note that most breeders selling rare Pug colors are breeding even more unethically than other Pug breeders-which is to say, they're extremely unethical. (a-z-animals.com)
  • When we add in these rare coat colors, even the ones that don't cause added health problems, most breeders are only breeding them because they can charge more. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Because double merles can be more susceptible to vision and hearing problems, breeders avoid breeding them together. (thedogcolor.com)
  • Responsible breeders generally avoid intentionally breeding merle to merle to reduce the risk of genetic issues. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • This testing can help breeders make informed decisions about their breeding programs and ensure they are not unknowingly breeding merles together, which could result in increased health risks. (allfrbulldogs.com)
Homozygous merles3
  • These problems are unusual in heterozygous merles (mm) but more common in homozygous merles (mm). ⭐ unfortunately, those that inherit two copies of the merle gene will practically always be born deaf (at the very least), but also develop more severe health issues. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • When two merles reproduce, around a quarter of their offspring will be "MM" homozygous merles. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • Since it has become a commonly used description of homozygous merles many websites attempting to educate the public about lethal white merles are forced to include the words 'lethal white' on their web pages just so those looking for information by typing in 'lethal white' into their favorite search engine can find them. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Australian Shepherds8
  • With this color being so desirable, it can seem like all Australian Shepherds have blue eyes, but is that always the case? (juniperpets.com)
  • This often causes Australian Shepherds to be born with blue eyes. (juniperpets.com)
  • What Colors do Australian Shepherds Come In? (juniperpets.com)
  • Australian Shepherds officially come in four colors: black, blue merle, red, and red merle. (juniperpets.com)
  • While Australian Shepherds are most well known for their merle coats and stunning blue eyes, those aren't the only colors they come in. (juniperpets.com)
  • According to the American Kennel Club, Australian Shepherds come in four colors: black, blue merle, red, and red merle. (juniperpets.com)
  • Does The Merle Gene Always Cause Blue Eyes for Australian Shepherds? (juniperpets.com)
  • First, I should mention that the phrase lethal white although it has become popular in describing double merle Australian Shepherds has been misappropriated from a condition that afflicts Paint Horses with overo coat patterns. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Border Collies4
Heterozygous2
  • A cryptic merle bred to a merle may produce merles, cryptic merles or non-merles, depending on whether the parents were heterozygous or homozygous for the merle alleles. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most of the time, merles are "Mm" or heterozygous, which means they only have a single copy of the merle gene. (bordercollietalk.com)
Result of the merle gene1
  • Blue merles are the most common type, and are the result of the merle gene working on a black coat color. (thedogcolor.com)
Copy of the merle gene1
  • One copy of the merle gene causes a marbling effect on the coat and creates lighter spots throughout the solid color coat. (karlaassed.com.br)
Associated with the merle gene2
  • One important aspect potential French Bulldog owners should be aware of is the health risks associated with the merle gene. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • This helps to minimize the risk of health problems associated with the Merle gene mutation. (labradorlearners.com)
Coats8
  • It results in different colors and patterns and can affect any coats. (wikipedia.org)
  • or Piedbald coats can have any poodle color and the other 50% is white. (showmedoodles.com)
  • Even though their coats are the color associated with anger , they aren't more likely to be more aggressive than other Pitbulls. (k9web.com)
  • While there may be a lot of possible reasons for this, according to the american border collie association, it is higher in dogs with merle coats, a white head or blue eyes. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • They have shiny, grayish tinges to their coats and are very light in color. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Merle cockapoos lack color pigments in their coats and visible grey patches cover the body. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • With their mottled spots and striking contrast, merle coats have been favored by folks for centuries. (rockykanaka.com)
  • No two merle coats are quite the same, and we classify the varieties by color. (rockykanaka.com)
French Bulldogs19
  • White French bulldogs are not as rare as some other colors of the breed, but they are still considered relatively rare. (frenchie.army)
  • However, white French Bulldogs are typically cheaper than other colors of the breed since they are not as popular as the purebred French bulldog but are still costly. (frenchie.army)
  • White French bulldogs are susceptible to the same health problems as other colors of the breed. (frenchie.army)
  • French bulldogs have a few different coat colors, including a white coat. (frenchie.army)
  • The coat color is special and to bring out the white frenchie coat color, the white French bulldogs should be brushed daily to avoid mats and tangles. (frenchie.army)
  • When it comes to eye care, white French bulldogs require special attention. (frenchie.army)
  • Merle French bulldogs are some of the rarest varieties of this popular breed that you can find, and they're stunningly gorgeous. (rockykanaka.com)
  • Today, you can just hop over to Instagram to find merle french bulldogs aplenty! (rockykanaka.com)
  • What Type of Merle French Bulldogs Are There? (rockykanaka.com)
  • There are a few different color variations of the merle French bulldogs. (rockykanaka.com)
  • While merle French Bulldogs may be purebred in terms of their lineage and parentage, it's important to note that the presence of the merle coat pattern is not considered standard according to breed standards. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • French Bulldogs are known for their unique coat colors, but merle is not considered a purebred color according to breed standards. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • Merle French Bulldogs, also known as Merle Frenchies, is a unique and visually striking variation of the popular French Bulldog breed. (labradorlearners.com)
  • What sets them apart from other French Bulldogs is their distinctive coat pattern, characterized by mottled patches of color and a marbled appearance. (labradorlearners.com)
  • Merle Frenchies are considered rare and highly sought after, making them more expensive than other French Bulldogs. (labradorlearners.com)
  • In conclusion, Merle French Bulldogs are a rare and visually stunning variation of the French Bulldog breed . (labradorlearners.com)
  • There's lots of variation when it comes to Merle French Bulldogs, making each one unique and visually captivating. (labradorlearners.com)
  • In addition to the different color variations, Merle French Bulldogs can also display a variety of coat patterns. (labradorlearners.com)
  • Merle French Bulldogs come in a variety of captivating colors, with different shades and patterns that give them a unique and striking appearance. (labradorlearners.com)
Collies4
  • Many of the dogs originated from Collies and often times where merle, tricolor or black or tan with white. (showmedoodles.com)
  • Also, no health related problems are associated with the mutated merle gene that produces solid greys than with any other collies. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • mm - homozygous non-merle, normal Collies. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • In the 1800s, Dalmatians and Kelpies were crossbred with Dingo-blue merle Collies. (dogable.net)
Carries the merle gene2
  • DNA testing can be used to determine if a dog carries the merle gene. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • This type of dachshund is created when a solid color dachshund is bred with a dachshund who carries the merle gene, the latter of which causes a dappling effect. (dachshundknow.com)
Markings6
  • You'll see that their patterns vary a lot, with the most distinctive markings being caused by the controversial merle gene. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • The streaks of color are irregular and usually darker than the base color of the coat, although very dark markings can be seen on skin that is only slightly lighter. (chihuacorner.com)
  • A merle tri color pitbull can be either red, blue, or purple, depending on the markings on its body. (thedogcolor.com)
  • A red tri color pitbull, for example, has a red or purple base coat, but its markings are light, while a purple tri color has a reddish tinge. (thedogcolor.com)
  • Because of the striking look of the merle breed, it is easy to tell a merle by its markings. (thedogcolor.com)
  • Dachshunds come in a wide variety of coat colors and patterns, but one of the most striking and unique markings is dapple. (dachshundknow.com)
Recessive2
  • Dogs who are recessive red can still be affected by merle, but the patches are either hardly seen or, if the dog is a clear recessive red, are not visible at all. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, being a recessive gene, blue eyes can occur with literally any dog. (randovia.fr)
Variations10
  • There are many variations of the coat color and eye color. (thedailytail.com)
  • There are variations even in "normal" eyes. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • When it comes to coat colors, though, both types of Greyhounds come in more or less the same color variations, so this is one less thing to worry about. (pupvine.com)
  • There aren't many variations when it comes to the color of the sheepadoodles eyes. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • You will find many different variations of brown eyes in sheepadoodles but mostly are either brown or dark brown. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • Well, the blue merle is one of the variations of the original sheltie, called the sable sheltie. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • Blue merle shelties typically have blue eyes with occasional brown variations mixed in. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • Are there other variations of the blue merle sheltie? (shepherddogsite.com)
  • is and hope there are other stunning color variations. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • Their mesmerizing coat colors can range from blue, lilac, and black to variations of these shades. (labradorlearners.com)
Genetic15
  • Merle is a genetic pattern in a dog's coat and alleles of the PMEL gene. (wikipedia.org)
  • In January 2006, scientists at Texas A&M University announced the discovery of a mobile genetic unit called a retrotransposon, responsible for the various merle mutations in dogs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some dogs have blue eyes, and some dogs even have two different-colored … Just like humans, animals can suffer from a rare genetic disorder, known as Waardenburg syndrome. (newideas.net)
  • Blue eyes does not indicate that your dog will eventually go blind, deaf, or have any other genetic defects. (randovia.fr)
  • A blue merle border collie's health/genetic problems. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • Further research needs to be conducted on the exact genetic issue that is causing the cockapoo to have blue eyes. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • However, if you're interested in the genetic aspect of the colors, they really only come in two: black and red. (juniperpets.com)
  • If you're considering buying a blue eyed Bulldog, you'll need to find a breeder who is aware of this genetic trait and can provide you with the necessary information. (petbrilliant.com)
  • The merle gene is known to be linked to certain health issues, including hearing and vision problems, as well as an increased susceptibility to skin conditions and other genetic disorders. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • The blue merle is similar in all ways to the original sheltie except for the genetic mutations in its fur and eyes. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • Blue merle shelties have a genetic mutation that can give them blue eyes. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • The traditional sheltie only has brown eyes unless they have a genetic abnormality. (shepherddogsite.com)
  • This genetic defect occurs when two merle coloured dogs are bred. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • The breeding process of Merle Frenchies, which often involves artificial insemination, has been associated with a higher predisposition to genetic conditions and other health problems. (labradorlearners.com)
  • This is a non-invasive test that will evaluate the health of the eyes and rule out any genetic eye problems. (hellodanes.com)
Pups6
  • 3 blue merle and 6 black and white collie pups for sale. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • In fact, the only health issues associated with merles are in the case of irresponsible merle to merle matings, in which case the homozygous pups will likely have vision and/or hearing problems. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • Why would anyone knowingly breed dogs that could produce deaf or blind pups? (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • If you breed two merle dogs, you'll finish up with a quarter non-merle, half merle, and a quarter double-merle pups. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Toretto is a rare Isabella merle , a color variation sometimes referred to as "pure lilac" because these pups are even lighter in color than the pastel lilac merle. (rockykanaka.com)
  • This means that if one parent has the merle gene, the pups will have this gene. (thedogcolor.com)
Fawn5
  • Their coat colors match their nose, as they commonly come in a red, brown, chestnut of fawn but copper and earthy brown are also typical. (k9web.com)
  • Merle Pugs are fawn with black and darker tan or brown patches. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Apricot is darker than fawn and orangeish in color. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Common color combinations are black & white, black & chocolate, and white and tan (or fawn). (chihuacorner.com)
  • However, the merle coat color may change with time, resulting in a lilac puppy that grows up to be fawn. (thedogcolor.com)
Allele9
  • The merle allele is actually an incompletely dominant allele. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is recommended that if a breeder is unsure if their dog is merle or not, that they be tested for the merle allele lengths. (wikipedia.org)
  • Often mistaken for a "double merle", a harlequin merle (or just harlequin), is a Great Dane that carries both the merle pattern allele and the co-dominate modifying gene for harlequin, PSMB7 (also known as H). This causes most or all of the diluted "blue" color to be replaced with white, resulting in a dog that is mostly white with black patches. (wikipedia.org)
  • All dogs exhibiting the harlequin pattern also have the merle allele. (wikipedia.org)
  • That means they have one allele for non-merle and one allele for merle. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • If your dog comes from a litter bred from a merle (Mm) to a non-merle (mm), half his litter-mates will receive the "M" allele and will have merle coloration. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • The other half receive the non-merle allele, so will most likely be solid colored. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • In the case of a healthy merle the puppy has received the merle allele from only one of its parents. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • In the case of a double merle inheritance the merle allele is passed from both parents and the puppy gets a double dose. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Patterns15
  • There is no end to the colors and coat patterns of Aussiedoodles. (showmedoodles.com)
  • Poodles come in their own range of colors and coat patterns. (showmedoodles.com)
  • All of these historically-documented color and marking patterns are considered equally correct from a standpoint of judging the Whippet and from a standpoint of qualifying them to compete in events as purebred Whippets. (randovia.fr)
  • Some may even be aware that they can be found in white and red or merle patterns. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • Merle undoubtedly creates one of the most strikingly beautiful coat patterns in the dog world. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of coat colors and patterns. (chihuacorner.com)
  • Before we discuss colors and patterns and the elusive rare Chihuahua, let's talk about the Chihuahua breed and the types of Chihuahuas. (chihuacorner.com)
  • Due to the number of colors and patterns occurring in the Chihuahua breed, the ethical breeding of the merle pattern can be much more complex than in other species that limit the allowed colors and patterns ~ The Chihuahua Club of America. (chihuacorner.com)
  • If you're considering adding a French Bulldog to your family, you may have come across the term "merle" when researching different coat patterns. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • Again the merle is not the color of the dog it is the white or lighter patterns between the darker areas. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • While their unique coat patterns and color combinations make them highly sought after, potential owners should be aware of the health concerns and financial considerations that come with owning a Merle Frenchie. (labradorlearners.com)
  • When trying to spot a Merle Frenchie, one of the key physical characteristics to look for is its unique coat patterns. (labradorlearners.com)
  • Keep in mind that Merle Frenchies can come in a variety of coat colors and patterns, so it's important to consider other features as well. (labradorlearners.com)
  • In summary, to spot a Merle Frenchie, look for the unique coat patterns characterized by splotches of dark fur over a lighter base coat. (labradorlearners.com)
  • These patterns add to their unique and eye-catching appearance. (labradorlearners.com)
Puppy6
  • However, a deaf puppy will not react to squeaky toys or more exciting tones of voice. (longwoodvetcenter.com)
  • They are easy to identify because their noses will have a blue tint in the puppy stage, and their eyes will stay lighter than brown until adulthood. (k9web.com)
  • While your blue merle border collie is still a puppy, take him to see different places. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • The puppy may be blind or deaf. (thedogcolor.com)
  • When buying a new puppy, you may be wondering if your American Bulldog has blue eyes. (petbrilliant.com)
  • The AKC will accept any color of Boston terrier, but the colors that … They're usually pre-house trained, and will adapt easier to your household than a puppy. (webstek.org)
Abnormalities4
  • The merle gene can also cause eye abnormalities, including cataracts and a condition collectively known as merle ocular dysgenesis. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • If not ethically bred, they may be born deaf, with abnormalities of the eye such as increased intraocular pressure, ametropia (images fail to focus on the retina), microphthalmia (abnormally small or malformed eyes), and colobomas (occurs before birth and is missing pieces of tissue in structures that form the eye). (chihuacorner.com)
  • The double merle gene may also cause abnormalities in the skeletal, cardiac, and reproductive systems. (chihuacorner.com)
  • regarding its eyes, but a double merle variation will have more abnormalities. (shepherddogsite.com)
Coat pattern4
  • The word 'merle' refers to a coat pattern in which the color is mottled and seems 'faded' in spots. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • The merle Chihuahua does not have a typical coat pattern because if a breeder does not know the ethical way to breed a merle Chihuahua they are prone to many health issues. (chihuacorner.com)
  • If you're considering adding a furry friend to your family, you may have come across the mesmerizing merle coat pattern. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • This mutation is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning that a dog only needs one copy of the gene to exhibit the merle coat pattern. (allfrbulldogs.com)
Noses3
Harlequin7
  • Some speculated that merle and harlequin were somehow related because harlequin Danes often produced merles. (purinaproclub.com)
  • In an article published in the Journal of Heredity in 1985 , Dr. Sponenberg supported the theory that harlequin is a modification of merle. (purinaproclub.com)
  • Analysis of data collected by Dr. O'Sullivan and his team confirmed the hypothesis that harlequin was a modification of merle. (purinaproclub.com)
  • In a U.K. litter, a harlequin Dane was produced from a merle x blue breeding. (purinaproclub.com)
  • The opportunity came when a research team at Texas A&M University, led by the late Keith Murphy, DVM, PhD, professor of genetics, and Leigh Anne Clark, PhD, research assistant professor, identified the merle gene and then proposed a follow- up study to find the harlequin gene. (purinaproclub.com)
  • They located the harlequin gene and described how merle and harlequin interacted. (purinaproclub.com)
  • The base coat color of harlequin and merle dogs is controlled by separate loci. (purinaproclub.com)
Blue-eyed10
  • Since merle causes random modifications, dark-eyed, blue-eyed and odd-colored eyes are possible. (wikipedia.org)
  • While far from the only blue-eyed dog breed, Siberian Huskies are likely the first that comes to anyone's mind. (newideas.net)
  • Blue eyed dogs for adoption . (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • If blue eyes run in your puppy's family, it's most likely that your Pitbull will be a blue-eyed Pitbull . (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • Another important sign of a blue eyed dog is the color of its eyes. (petbrilliant.com)
  • While the majority of Pit Bulls have brown eyes, blue eyed Bulldogs are rare. (petbrilliant.com)
  • A blue eyed American Bulldog is a rare breed. (petbrilliant.com)
  • The blue-eyed American bulldog is not an albino, though it can inherit the gene. (petbrilliant.com)
  • So, before bringing home a Blue-eyed American Bulldog, make sure that you have all the information you need. (petbrilliant.com)
  • Blue eyed American bulldogs have the distinct physical trait of blue eyes. (petbrilliant.com)
Base coat3
  • In addition to altering the base coat color, merle also modifies eye color and coloring on the nose and paw pads. (wikipedia.org)
  • A dapple dachshund has a speckled or spotted pattern on top of their base coat color, which looks like they have been splattered in paint. (dachshundknow.com)
  • and black merle, where the base coat color is black and the patches are darker black or blue-gray. (labradorlearners.com)
Prone to health problems2
  • While double merles are often beautiful dogs, they can also be prone to health problems. (frenchie.army)
  • Merles are more prone to health problems than non-merles, though. (thedogcolor.com)
Different colors4
  • The medium-sized, oval eyes of a Welsh Corgi can have a lot of different colors. (newideas.net)
  • These dogs comes in many different colors with the American Kennel Club recognizes 21 distinct coat colors. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • This breed is available in many different colors, but originally they were all white. (petbrilliant.com)
  • Additionally, their eye color can also vary, with some having bright blue eyes or a combination of different colors. (labradorlearners.com)
Commonly2
White27
  • Horses with complete heterochromia have one brown and one white, gray, or blue eye-complete heterochromia is more common in horses with pinto coloring. (newideas.net)
  • See more of White Diamond Double Merle Dane Rescue on Facebook. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • The ticking will appear to have tiny white holes in the dogs base color. (showmedoodles.com)
  • This can be any color of coat with a splash of white. (showmedoodles.com)
  • A double merle French bulldog will have a very light coat, often with large patches of white. (frenchie.army)
  • Deaf dogs who are predominantly white can be more prone to sunburn, so it is wise to be aware of sun exposure. (vcacanada.com)
  • In each color variant, there are sometimes white accents (e.g. on the collar, chest, legs or head). (dinoanimals.com)
  • Currently, the term lethal white refers to dogs with the characteristics of the so-called double merle (the bitch and the dog had the merle gene, which they passed on to their offspring). (dinoanimals.com)
  • Double merle owners have an almost completely white coat, there are also problems with eyes, eyesight and hearing. (dinoanimals.com)
  • The breed standard states that the coat color is immaterial and in the breed you can actually see everything from pure black to pure white with every making, hue and shade in between. (randovia.fr)
  • Blue is a black and white and gray blue Merle Cocker Spaniel male. (saffronbooks.com)
  • Olivia is a beautiful 5 year old chocolate and white merle Cocker Spaniel, with two blue eyes. (saffronbooks.com)
  • Blue merle & white aussie. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • But if the dog is a lethal white like an albino, they do have blue eyes. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • The blue merle and white australian shepherd is a merle variation as marvelous as the blue merle tri color. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • In general, any hue that does not fit into the typical black/white and red/white combination can be regarded as rare color for a Border Collie. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • Deaf white pit bull, with blue eyes, a pink nose, and a calm and loving personality, is adopted just in time for the holidays by the perfect couple. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)
  • Dogs that have two copies of the merle trait gene are predominantly white and can be prone to several health issues, which we'll discuss later in this article. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Instead, they will be mainly white with a few merle patches. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Merle dogs have areas of solid color typically black, tan, or white interspersed with a lighter color either light red or grey. (littlehappypaw.com)
  • The one color you don't want to see in an Australian Shepherd is white, which is associated with a double dose of the merle gene. (juniperpets.com)
  • In either case, the dog will have white fur and blue eyes. (thedogcolor.com)
  • The seal and white coat color is often referred to as brown and white. (webstek.org)
  • One was a white female who was deaf and had no eyes. (yourinnerdog.com)
  • Dogs with this gene are primarily white in color and are usually blind, deaf, or both. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Other phrases often used instead of lethal white are excess whites, over merled, merle merles, fatal whites, white merles, and rare whites. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • I prefer double merle or homozygous merle rather than lethal white for a few reasons. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Dominant8
Black12
  • Two types of colored patches generally appear in a merle coat: brown/liver (red merle) and black (blue merle). (wikipedia.org)
  • red and brown are genetically different), and black is called "blue" as lighter patches of black are formed throughout the coat and look slightly blue in color. (wikipedia.org)
  • The merle coat is a mixture of colors: the base is black, brown or red. (dinoanimals.com)
  • Mini Black/tan Merle with Blue eyes female SOLD. (saffronbooks.com)
  • Her name is Savannah, and she is a black merle with tan points. (saffronbooks.com)
  • They also typically have a black mask, meaning the fur around their eyes and nose is black. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Lilac merle is basically the "pastel" version of the regular black merle. (rockykanaka.com)
  • Blue merle and red merle are simply the dilute forms of the black and red colors. (juniperpets.com)
  • That's why if you look at a blue merle dog, which is really a black dog with the merle dilution gene, you'll notice that while much of the dog is a slate blue, there are still some patches of black. (juniperpets.com)
  • For example breeding a black bicolor and a merle. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
  • Then there is the spleen, brightly colored, with black spots. (blogspot.com)
  • Dark fur can come in a variety of colors, such as blue, lilac, and black, creating a mesmerizing and eye-catching appearance. (labradorlearners.com)
Dapple8
  • A double-merle or a double-dapple dog is easy to identify because it does not really look like a merle. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • 3. Dapple: intermixed light and dark with neither color predominating. (animalia-life.com)
  • It is only in dapple coloring that wall eyes are accepted. (animalia-life.com)
  • The merle gene produces the dapple coat color in the dachshund. (animalia-life.com)
  • While double dapple dachshunds certainly look striking, they are more prone to several health issues, particularly involving their eyes and ears. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Additionally, certain coat colors like cream and red can disguise the dappling effect, making it hard to figure out whether your doxie is a double dapple until they reach adolescence and their coloring begins to fade. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Sadly, the easiest way to tell if your dachshund is a double dapple is by looking at their eyes. (dachshundknow.com)
  • Like many light-colored dogs, dapple doxies are sensitive to sunlight, so their skin needs to be protected with a dog-safe sunscreen (one that doesn't contain zinc oxide or zinc oxide or para-aminobenzoic acid) in hot weather. (dachshundknow.com)
Copies3
  • Un chien avec deux copies de cryptique ou une cryptique et un non-merle sera un merle cryptique (presque tout solide avec une ou quelques petites taches de merle, avec ou sans blanc ou feu). (karlaassed.com.br)
  • A double merle is a dog inheriting two copies of the merle color pattern gene with a double merle coat. (frenchie.army)
  • Fluffy merle Frenchies can be any color variation, and carry two copies of the long-hair gene. (rockykanaka.com)
Heterochromia3
Aussie3
Lilac merle1
Tricolor5
  • When it comes to Chihuahua colors, they can be solid, two colors, or tricolor. (chihuacorner.com)
  • The resulting tricolor pitbull will be red or a different shade of skin color. (thedogcolor.com)
  • However, this does not guarantee that the tricolor pitbulls will share their coat colors. (thedogcolor.com)
  • If you love the color combination, you can find a merle pitbull with a tricolor coat. (thedogcolor.com)
  • A dog that has two merles is known as a merle-tricolor pitbull. (thedogcolor.com)
Spots4
  • By itself the Mm genotype causes a more colorful pattern, termed merle, characterized by dark spots on a dilute background," explains Dr. Clark. (purinaproclub.com)
  • The eye color can be frosty blue, with amber or dark brown spots added. (dinoanimals.com)
  • To identify a Merle Frenchie, pay attention to the presence of patches or spots of dark fur on their body. (labradorlearners.com)
  • Pay attention to the presence of patches or spots on their body, and also consider their eye color. (labradorlearners.com)
Pattern9
  • There may also be additional requirements for the pattern such as the dog being allowed to have the pattern but must have completely dark eyes with no blue in them. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2020 the UK Kennel Club (the oldest in the World) banned the registration of merle Poodles as it is not and never has been a colour pattern recognised in pure Poodles by the club. (wikipedia.org)
  • One way is for a French Bulldog to inherit the merle color pattern gene from one or both parents. (karlaassed.com.br)
  • Not only is the merle pattern gene complicated, but it's also associated with potential health concerns. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • This creates the mottled pattern that merle dogs are so well known for. (juniperpets.com)
  • Do you think you can guess which color and pattern is the rarest you'll find for a Chihuahua ? (chihuacorner.com)
  • It is often confusing when you hear a name of a "color" because sometimes the name is not about color but the pattern of the Chihuahua's coat. (chihuacorner.com)
  • A normal merle pattern will not affect the health of a merle pitbull. (thedogcolor.com)
  • Merle refers to the pattern in the coat and is not a color. (australian-shepherd-lovers.com)
Breeder4
  • So, if you decide to buy a merle Great Dane, check out the genetics of his parents with the breeder first. (thehappypuppysite.com)
  • Merles have different health risks, so it is crucial to find a reputable breeder before making the purchase. (thedogcolor.com)
  • As potential French Bulldog owners, you should understand the risks associated with owning a merle and choose a reputable breeder who prioritizes the health and well-being of their dogs above all else. (allfrbulldogs.com)
  • When considering bringing home a Merle Frenchie, it's important to find a reputable breeder who performs health checks and ensures responsible breeding practices. (labradorlearners.com)
Mutation4
Shades2
  • or shades of red) can have eye problems, but this is not very common. (vcacanada.com)
  • So, if you're looking at a working line of Aussies, you'll usually see a lot more colors, including tri colors and various shades of brown. (juniperpets.com)
Dog's eyes3
  • If you notice that your dog's eyes have significantly changed in color, the best thing to do is take them to the vet for a check-up. (newideas.net)
  • If your dog's eyes seem irritated, you should consult your veterinarian. (frenchie.army)
  • It is generated by cockapoo eyes that progressively alter the color of the dog's eyes from blue to brown. (littlehappypaw.com)
Dogs are bred1
  • Health issues are more typical and more severe when two merle-patterned dogs are bred together. (wikipedia.org)
Risks3
  • Due to the associated risks, pairing two merles are discouraged. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • In the very short time we've had Luna, my eyes have been opened to the realities of these risks and although I am just beginning to scratch the surface on the subject myself, because I see the public's response to this cute pup, I feel compelled to let Luna be an ambassador on the subject so that we can nip some things in the bud. (farmfreshforensics.com)
  • However, in some rare instances, blue eyes can be naturally inherited without any health risks. (littlehappypaw.com)
Frenchie3
  • He's an AKC-certified merle Frenchie, and he loves his family. (rockykanaka.com)
  • A rare combo of merle and the fluffy Frenchie gene , Slater is one of a kind! (rockykanaka.com)
  • On the flip side, potential owners should be aware of the potentially high costs associated with purchasing a Merle Frenchie. (labradorlearners.com)
Litter3
  • When two merle carriers are bred their litter then becomes known as "double merle" and are at a much greater risk of health issues. (newadvancedhealth.com)
  • Because a single gene is needed for a canine to display the merle color, only one parent must be a merle to produce the coloring in a litter. (bordercollietalk.com)
  • When I see a rescue with a litter of pitties with gray fur and blue -eyes there is usually a line of adopters waiting to scoop one up. (carolinaadoptabulls.com)