Dogs with unusual coats
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Shisa- Names of Dogs : Xan, Daisy, Rusty, Missy, Sheba, Spike, Pugsley, Axel, Coco, Lequita, Bruno, Gypsy
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Re: Dogs with unusual coats
by Eleanor Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:58 pm
This little guys’s markings are so beautiful!
Oh my gosh, yessss! That little one!
The somatic mutations are stunning, as well!
And that poor little dog with the 'shape' on his back!
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Re: Dogs with unusual coats
by tracyp Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:58 am
Oh they are beautiful! That husky is similar to my cousins new collie pup!
Cheers for that link. Beautiful!
Cheers for that link. Beautiful!
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Re: Dogs with unusual coats
by Caryll Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:35 am
There are some lovely dogs there, but I really, really hate the merles. 
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Re: Dogs with unusual coats
by tracyp Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:48 pm
Whys that? They are the most popular in my sisters bitches litter?
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Re: Dogs with unusual coats
by Eleanor Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:14 pm
Health problems, unfortunately. Not quite as bad in single merles, which produce that classic dappling. In double merles, however, which occurs when two merles are mated together, the offspring are usually white with small merle patterns. They have terrible health problems and deformities.
If you search for double merle Google images, you'll see what I mean, particularly in regard to the eyes. The eyes and ears are usually badly affected. These are the defects that have actually been proven to be a result of double merle breeding, although there are numerous anecdotal defects reported which haven't been included in studies.
Not quite as bad in single merles, which produce that classic dappling. In double merles, however, which occurs when two merles are mated together, the offspring are usually white with small merle patterns. They have terrible health problems and deformities. If you search for double merle Google images, you'll see what I mean, particularly in regard to the eyes. The eyes and ears are usually badly affected. These are the defects that have actually been proven to be a result of double merle breeding, although there are numerous anecdotal defects reported which haven't been included in studies.
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