Merle Dogs
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- breed group: none
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: black, blue, gray, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow, red
- patterns: bicolor, merle, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful, gentle
Equal parts sweet, smart, and single-minded when on a scent, the American leopard hound is an energetic, medium-to-large treeing dog who loves to be outside.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: good hiking companion, requires lots of grooming, cold weather tolerant
- colors: blue, white, gray, fawn, black
- patterns: bicolor, merle
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, outgoing
Old English sheepdogs are intelligent, agile dogs with heavy, fluffy coats who are happiest when they are with their human family. Find out if the Old English sheepdog might be the right pet for your lifestyle.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: fawn, black, white, blue, gray
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor, merle, sable
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Sweet-tempered and eager-to-please, Shetland sheepdogs, or "Shelties" as they’re affectionately called, are a popular hardworking, attentive, and affectionate breed.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, black, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, brindle, tuxedo, merle, black and tan
- coat length/texture: long, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Bernedoodles are goofy, charming dogs who love to play outdoors just as much as they love to cuddle up on the couch. They’re the perfect family dog and have a special fondness for children. Plus, they inherit a nearly hypoallergenic coat from their poodle parent.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, tuxedo, sable, merle
- coat length/texture: medium, long, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Maltipoos make the perfect companion for young families, empty nesters, and everyone in between. Highly devoted to their humans, they love to accompany them on walks (and on the couch, of course). Plus, they’re non-shedders and make great apartment dwellers.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, apartment-friendly, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn, brown / chocolate / liver, black, white
- patterns: sable, bicolor, merle, brindle
- coat length/texture: short, long, wiry
- temperament: friendly, timid, willful, playful, anxious
Chiweenies are small dogs with big personalities. Their penchant for barking and need to be the center of attention can make them a handful, but with proper training they’ll be a lap dog for life.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, highly territorial, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn, black, blue, gray, white
- patterns: bicolor, brindle, harlequin, merle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful, protective
Great Danes are enormous, gentle dogs that love spending time with their family, whether on walks or lazing at their elbows. Is this gentle gargantuan dog breed right for you?
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, blue, fawn, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, merle, flecked / ticked / speckled
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: outgoing, willful, playful, friendly
A medium-sized crossbreed between the Australian shepherd and the Australian cattle dog, the Texas heeler is a whip-smart, lightning-fast herder with energy to spare.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: red, cream, black, blue, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, merle
- coat length/texture: long, curly
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
With the intelligence of a poodle and the loving nature of a cocker spaniel, it’s no surprise the cockapoo is one of the most sought-after crossbreeds in the U.S. They are a low-shedding, easy-to-love dog that comes in a myriad of colors and sizes to please any family.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, good hiking companion, hot weather tolerant, apartment-friendly, easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies, loves water
- colors: gray, blue, cream, white, fawn, red, brown / chocolate / liver, black
- patterns: merle, tricolor
- coat length/texture: medium, curly, long
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful, willful, gentle
An intelligent, athletic crossbreed with oodles of love to spare, Aussiedoodles could be a terrific choice for active pet parents who want a low-allergen pooch.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, loves water, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, brindle, merle, black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Goldendoodles are a highly affectionate crossbreed known for their intelligence and loyalty to their humans. Active and playful, doodles fit in well with families and are great for first-time dog owners. Smaller versions make good apartment dwellers, too.
- breed group: toy
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, black, gray, blue, white, fawn
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, merle, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: short, long
- temperament: gentle, anxious, playful
Chihuahuas are charming, smart, and sassy. Small in size, but big in personality, Chihuahuas are beloved by owners for their unique appearance and entertaining attitudes. Learn more about living with this pint-sized breed.
- breed group: toy
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, prone to health issues, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, loves water, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, black, brown / chocolate / liver, blue
- patterns: bicolor, black and tan
- coat length/texture: short, medium
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful, anxious
Brussels griffons are smart and friendly little dogs with tons of personality, perfect for families or households of just about any size—including those with other dogs or cats. Learn more about living with Brussels griffons.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver, red, blue
- patterns: merle, bicolor, tricolor
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly, playful
Miniature American shepherds are active, intelligent dogs that love spending time with their family. The herding breed is best in homes with older children and owners devoted to providing the exercise and training they need to thrive.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, highly territorial, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow, black, blue, gray
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, saddle / blanket, brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled, tuxedo, merle
- coat length/texture: short, medium
- temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Border collies are intelligent dogs full of energy with a strong desire to herd anything—and everything—around them. Learn more about living with border collies.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: apartment-friendly, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, red, blue, cream, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, saddle / blanket, black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan, merle, brindle
- coat length/texture: short, wiry, long
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, willful, anxious
Dorkies are a hybrid breed with dachshund and Yorkshire terrier parents. These small, smart, and loyal dogs are fit for apartment living and are playful companions.
- breed group: none
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, loves water, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, gold / yellow, black
- patterns: brindle, merle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: willful, aloof, protective
Created as a hunting and herding dog for the Louisiana bayous, the Catahoula leopard dog thrives in an active, working environment.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, white, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow
- patterns: merle
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: playful
The mudi is an energetic, scrappy, and playful dog who loves to be part of the family and has no problem snuggling up at the end of the day. Learn more about the mudi.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: fawn, black, blue, gray, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, merle
- coat length/texture: long, short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Collies are gentle, loyal dogs who get along well with kids and other animals. Learn more about living with this affectionate herding breed.
- breed group: toy
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, flecked / ticked / speckled, spotted, harlequin, tuxedo, merle, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Havanese dogs are smart, extroverted performers who don't require a lot of room to roam. Learn more about living with Havanese puppies and dogs.