Merle dog breeds are loved by many because of their distinctive and beautiful coat patterns. Here are Merle canines from all over the world with their unique traits.

The Australian Shepherd breed is known for being extraordinarily hardworking and friendly. They learn quickly and love to play. The dogs also have a reputation for being kind and loyal. What else are ...

Like us humans, dogs too have multiple distinguishable features that make them truly unique. Merle dog breeds are canines that predominately show the merle coat pattern, a scattering of mottled ...

An Australian Shepherd looking out the window on a chair. Australian shepherds were first used as farm and ranch dogs. They worked with livestock and provided companionship for families while ...

Another likely culprit is the Australian koolie, a dog with remarkably similar features to the Australian shepherd, such as a merle coat and bright blue eyes.

This super mom carried and gave birth to 16 puppies, but even she reaches her limits sometimes. The way she tries to 'escape' from her puppies has human moms feeling seen!

For example, a merle-colored dog, which can often be found in Australian Shepherds and Great Danes, is often born deaf or with eye issues. Another type of rare colored dog is the blue or lilac dog.

It is likely that the Americans named it Australian simply due to the blue merle colour that was common in sheepdogs in that country.

Meet Stilton, a North Texas-based Australian shepherd dog model who’s Instafamous The dog has a loyal following and works with brands ranging from pet products to the hospitality industry.

Braille is one of the happiest dogs you’ll ever meet. The two-year-old Australian Shepherd was born fully blind and deaf as the result of merle-to-merle breeding, but it hasn’t stopped him. He ...