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Merle refers to a dogs colouring and it is not a dog breed. Many different Dog Breeds can have merle colourings.
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Is breeding a double merle dog to a non-merle dog safe assuming the double merle has no defects?
My concern would be that it is very difficult if not virtually impossible to know if the "non-merle" dog has absolutely no merling background in its genes. For that reason, I personally would not breed a double merle dog.
Why do Australian shepherds have lethal white puppies?
The "lethal whites" happen when a merle dog is bred with another merle. This can happen with any breed of dog that carries the merle gene, not just Australian shepherds.
What happens when you breed two Double Merle dogs?
you get ALL double merle puppies! O no!! . If you breed a double merle to a regular merle you get 50percent regular merle pups and 50percent double merle pups. If you breed a double merle to a solid colored dog or non-merle you get 100 percent merle puppies:) these are just the facts! Hope it helped.
What does 'merle' mean when talking about dogs?
Merle is a description of a pattern on a dog's coat that is created from a certain gene. Dogs that have the merle gene tend to have speckled coats and blue eyes.
What kind of dog does jessica stroup have?
a merle pomeranean
Is it normal for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi to be merle?
No, would have to be crossed with another dog carrying the merle gene. Then would not be a Welsh Corgi.
What is the bluish-grey coat of a dog called?
weimariner definatly weimariner
Is the blue Merlin collie a good dog?
Yes it is. Its a beautiful colouration and often has light blue eyes. My collie bitch's mother was a blue merle. so my dog is black and white, but her white paws and chest have the 'blue merle' effect. she is very pretty.
What is merle haggard dogs name?
Merle Haggard's dog was named "Boo." The dog was a Labrador mix and was known to accompany Haggard, reflecting the singer's love for animals. Boo was often featured in his social media posts and was a beloved companion to the country music legend.
What is a small dog that is often merle colored very dainty and refined almost like a small Sheltie and often seen at horse shows?
I'd say that dog might be a Miniature Australian Shepherd. They are just like an Australian Shepherd but were bred down to be smaller. There are also Toy Aussies. Their colors are classified as: blue merle, red merle, black tri, and red tri. -beautiful dogs-great for families:)
When did Merle Gilson die?
Merle Gilson's birth name is George Merle Gilson.
What is one reason that puppies sometimes aren't identical to either parent?
Most likely either another dog bred to the female, or a gene that is hidden or from the bloodline comes through. For example a dog can be a merle yet not even show the merle gene, but when it has puppies the puppies can display the merle gene. This is known as a cryptic merle.
