10 different merle dog breeds

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Border Collie

Think of a Border Collie, and its striking black and white coat is usually the first thing that comes to mind.

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Great Dane

The greater than usual height of the Great Dane, which may reach 32 inches at the shoulders, gives the dog an air of regal dignity

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Australian Shepherd

A merle coat of an Australian Shepherd is distinguished by its dark blotches against a light coat, while the breed also appears in red, white, black, and tan.

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Dachshund

The Dachshund, a little dog with a friendly demeanour, comes in a variety of coat lengths and textures, the most popular being black and tan wire hair. 

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Catahoula Leopard Dog

Similarly, the Catahoula Leopard Canine, a less well-known American dog breed named after Catahoula Parish in Louisiana, is sometimes used as an example of merle.

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French Bulldog

When was the last time you saw a merle French Bulldog? No? The rarity of these men might account for their scarcity. 

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English Bulldog

There are three distinct merle coat patterns in this breed: the dilute merle, which is similar to the blue merle but lacks the dark grey markings

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Chihuahua

It's possible that a merle Chihuahuas are the rarest of all the dog breeds in this category, yet some people argue that they are genuinely white because of a lack of pigmentation.

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't usually have the merle pattern seen in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

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Koolie

The Koolie, an Australian cattle dog breed, may have either a solid colour or a merle pattern.

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