Merle colour

[helsonwheels]

So, im in search of maybe getting Nyala a buddy. Yes I know I said "one is enough or Never had a dog on the couch" pfffffftttt

Anyway, do any of you (s) have, had, knows anything on Merle colour EB? So some says leads to deafness, blind etc. Is that true?

 

[2BullyMama]

merle is not part of the standard colors, so it could mean mix breeding which might be why you hear of the additional health issues. [MENTION=2071]Davidh[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2]bullmama[/MENTION] might have more input

 

[Davidh]

Merle is associated with deafness and eye disease. Other breeds have found that dilutes (lilacs, lavenders, blues) may be associated with:
Autoimmune issues, skin issues, & food allergies.

 

[RiiSi]

Merle is not a colour of a bulldog and most, if not all, breeders breeding merle's are doing it for the money, not for the benefit of the breed.

 

[bullmama]

Glad you asked and are doing your research. I agree with the above posters stay away from exotic colors!


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[helsonwheels]

Merle is not a colour of a bulldog and most, if not all, breeders breeding merle's are doing it for the money, not for the benefit of the breed.

Didnt buy any dog yet just reading n doing some research. According to Wikipedia, if you mix 2 merles together they tend to have blindness and deafness. Seems its in the gene ...DNA. Very interesting reading. Learn every day.

 

[helsonwheels]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merle_(dog_coat)

Here's what I read yesterday and I learned something and learn from you bunch

 

[oscarmayer]

merle is not part of the standard colors, so it could mean mix breeding which might be why you hear of the additional health issues. [MENTION=2071]Davidh[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2]bullmama[/MENTION] might have more input

I think there's no question that it means mix-breeding and is an undeniable indication of irresponsible breeding..."doing it for the money" with little or no concern for health.
Although they sure look cool, I'd avoid...simply because I do not want to contribute to, IMO, an expanding problem.