Brindle is the term used for the "tiger stripe" coat pattern found on dogs. Boxers or Greyhounds often come to mind when this type of coat is mentioned, but many breeds can have these distinctive markings.
Patterns of the dog.
Dogs born with this pattern in their coat carry a particular recessive gene. Typically, these markings feature shades of red as the base color, with black stripes across the top. However, the extent of brindle that appears on the coat and the patterns can vary widely, depending on what other genes are present. For more information on the subject, here - even.
For example, some brindle dogs have silver, liver, brown or blue stripes or tips. The red base can go from a light cream to a deep red. Brindle markings can only be on one part of their body, and sometimes the pattern can be speckled.
When the stripes are broken into shorter lengths or stitches, this is called brindle merle, and it can be a very subtle distinction. When lighter stripes appear on a dar...
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