Merleis the rarest coat color pattern in the breed. Out of all the merle Border Collies, the blue merle Border Collie is the most common. The blue merle Border Collie may not be the best for those who prefer a very chill, less outdoorsy lifestyle, or first-time dog owners. Because they are very intelligent, merle Border Collies require
Bluemerle Border Collies tend to have light-colored eyes (such as bright blue which makes them look even better) and a pinkish nose. If you're after one of these popular but rare Border Collie puppies, it's important to do your research so you know they've been ethically bred. Dogs that have two copies of the merle gene can suffer from
Myown personal opinion is that breeding for sports/show is not breeding true Border Collies. The very breed is defined by the work they were bred to do. Posted January 12, 2011. Hi Killi ~. Sometimes excessive white, especially in merles, (whether Aussie or BC) can be indicative of deafness or vision problems. . 489 316 54 219 379 456 358 306