What is a double merle?

A double merle is completely preventable. Help us educate.

[@eeeelayna]

I adopted a double Merle Aussie when he was four months old (he’s 7.5 months old now). He’s deaf but has full vision. He’s an incredible pup, I am so, so, SO happy I found this dog. Irresponsible breeding makes me so angry. DMs are so easy to prevent.

[@mem3sagacity353]

I was ignorant and had no clue about this practice before I got my puppy who is clearly a double merle (and turned out to be congenitally deaf) :( I will try to get back karma points by informing others about this as well...Thank you for the helpful videos!

[@CocoBorderCollie]

Amazing video! I made a video like this a while ago but hardly anyone saw it! I want to get the word out there to about Double merles

[@somanykitties]

Starting to think my Aussie is a double merle although he doesn't exhibit any vision or hearing issues.

[@hdhdjd8801]

Have a double merle aussiedoodle hes partially blind and deaf but i wouldnt give him up for anything

[@shanegraham8816]

How is it preventable? I'm thinking by not breeding 2 Merles together

[@robertdesantis5862]

By not breeding any Nerles at all .

[@sundaywhiterabbit7679]

Yes by not breeding merles together.