Being a dog lover that adores the rarest breeds, I’ve had the good luck to see up close the unique Blue Merle English Bulldog. I will give the most important insights and knowledge I have about this atypical mutual variant of the well-known English Bulldog breed.
Introduction to the Blue Merle English Bulldog
Blue Merle English Bulldog is a very peculiar kind of dog that has an original mutation and has been developing some time ago. They usually have what we called a unique coat pattern that varies from mottled to marbled appearance of the coat, mostly of those including blue, grey, and black, can be found.
Origin and Breeding
We have to pay attention to the fact that Blue Merle color is not found in purebred English Bulldogs naturally. This extraordinary coat pattern is brought about through selective breeding, which always involves the transference of traits of other types of dogs including the Australian Shepherd or the Border Collie through genetic engineering or a similar method.
Physical Characteristics
Blue Merle English Bulldogs are similar to their counterparts in many physical features, including:
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- Weighing in at around 45 to 55 pounds, and measuring eight inches in height. Therefore, these dogs are small, short-legged, and muscular.
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- Their big, broad, and square heads seem to be wider in the area where their eyes and ears stick out the most.
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- Their muzzle is a short one and appears to be wrinkled.
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- The most characteristic feature is the underbite that every bulldog has.
They are primarily different from each other in their fur color and pattern that can range from light blue to a dark grey one with mottled or marbled markings.
Temperament and Personality
I can say that my experience is that Blue Merle English Bulldogs are amicable creatures that are generally very sweet-natured and that belong to the English Bulldog variety and thus, it is possible to say that they belong as well to these groups because just like them they are loving and friendly too. They are mostly identified with character traits of:
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- Soft and tender towards the kids
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- They are very devoted and very loyal to their families.
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- Calm in all situations, not complaining, and easygoing
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- Friendly in all social interactions and usually very cheerful and friendly with other pets in the household
Health Considerations
All English Bulldogs, including the Blue Merles, as with any English Bulldogs, could be at risk of some specific health problems. They might be:
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- They might have breathing difficulties due to their short and flat-faced anatomy
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- They might get hip dysplasia
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- They might get skin allergies or skin infections
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- Being afflicted by eye problems
The point of natural interest is that prospective owners have to be familiar with an incumbent of health issues of blue merle and other breeds and also to choose the right puppy from a responsible breeder to make sure that the new pet will be happy and healthy.
Controversy and Ethical Considerations
It is necessary to describe the debate over the cross-breeding of Blue Merle English Bulldogs. Some opponents say the importing of merle genes into the English Bulldog breed may bring in some medical issues or lessen the breed’s purity. Practicality of the breeding programs with the systemic tests is a requisite to maintain the healthy growth of the hybrids.
Conclusion
The Blue Merle English Bulldog breeds are beautiful and unique English Bulldogs. Their distinctive appearance may not be the only reason that they will draw a crowd of people. One has to be careful, however, to critically appraise such issues as health and ethical matters when they are looking for a pet. After all, happy and whole life for these lovely dogs is attainable only if they are well researched and responsibly taken care of.]
