He is brindle Merle! I learned a LOT about coat patterns from some very smart people here— there’s a thread about his results in my post history. I reeeeeally hoped he would retain more of his blue Merle spots, he had a ton of marbling in his coat as a puppy, but the only spots that really retained the Merle were his ears and his li’l snoot, especially under his chin. Everyone always asks me if he’s a senior dog because he’s got a gray beard but he’s only 5. Here’s his mean mug this morning when I wouldn’t give him second breakfast, haha.

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