Brindle refers to a coat pattern in dogs characterized by streaks or stripes of alternating light and dark colors.
The brindle pattern can appear in various colors, such as tan, red, fawn, or blue streaked with black or dark brown. The streaks are typically composed of evenly distributed hairs of different colors, creating a unique tiger-striped appearance.
Many breeds can have a brindle coat, including Boxers, Greyhounds, French Bulldogs, and Dutch Shepherds, among others. Brindle is considered an acceptable and desirable coat pattern in these breeds.
Related Terms: Coat Pattern, Color, Markings, Breeding Standard.