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Rat domestique pattern
Merle
Irregular dark patches on a diluted ground of the same color (blue merle, red merle); the Dachshund calls it dapple.
1 Rat domestique breed lists Merle. It is in a club standard for 1 breed.
Breeds whose standards accept Merle
| Breed | AFRMA | NFRS |
|---|---|---|
| Rat domestique | Standard (“Merle”) | Alternative (“Merle (provisional)”) |