Puppy of the Day: Roger the French Bulldog

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1. GG says:

   August 4, 2023 at 8:13 am

   Unfortunately, part of why merles are uncommon is that they require well-planned breeding with genetic testing, and when irresponsible breeders don’t do that, they can end up with “double merle” puppies who are often blind and deaf, and are usually sentenced to death. A shelter I volunteered at has a special program to rescue these puppies and give them a chance at life. This is an issue in Australian Shepherds and other breeds where a Merle coat is common. Personally I believe breeding Merle puppies is unethical for this reason, but the sad fact is that people like the way it looks and usually don’t know (or care) about the tragic cost of creating it. Anyway, if you want to learn more, just google “double Merle side effects” or “lethal white.”

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   • Adam Lang says:

     August 7, 2023 at 8:38 pm

     I’ve run into a couple of double merles in my time, so I definitely know what you’re talking about.

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