What health issues can Double Dapples they have?ĭouble Dapples can have many potential health risks such as Blindness/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Partially Deaf and Micro Eyes/Eyes do not form. The dapple gene is the dominant gene and must only be bred to a non-dapple gene dog to prevent Double Dapples.Ĥ. To put it simply the Dapple Gene is the same as the Merle Gene. Can you tell us simply about the genetics and what they mean? Double Dapple Dachshunds are usually found to have two blue eyes or one blue eye or can be known to have one dark or both dark eyes.ģ. The white markings are a dilution of the dapple gene and are usually however not always cover the band around the neck, white on paws, nose and tail tip. (Please do note that not ALL Double Dapple Dachshunds will have white pigmentation, this is where the real genetics come to play. This is a HUGE no no! Double Dapple Dachshunds like Molly Moopictured below will generally have white markings on their coat however unsymmetrical.
Meaning that you cannot see the dappling but it is within the dogs genetics.Ī Double Dapple Dachshund is the result of breeding two Dapple Dachshunds together. Some Dapple Dachshunds will have lots of dappling that is noticeable and some will have hidden dapple. Please do note that Dapple is NOT a colour it is simply the pattern. Please check out our blog about Dachshund Coats and Colours for more information. Dapple Dachshunds vary from Silver Dapple, Chocolate Dapple and more. Piebald health issues will be the same as any other patter or colour in dachshunds.A Dapple Dachshund is a dog that carriers the one Dapple (Merle) gene which is commonly found in Australian Shepherds, Collies, Great Danes, Sheltie and lots of other breeds. However piebalds do not have the same health problems. A double dapple parent will ONLY ever produce dapple puppies.ĭouble dapples can be born with a variety of health problems, but most commonly, blindness and/or deafness. A double dapple is the result of breeding two dapple dachshunds together. The dapple gene is dominant, so only one parent needs to carry the gene in order for it to be reflected in the pups. Piebald gene is recessive which means that both parents must carry the gene in order for it to reflect in the pups.
Double dapples always have dapple markings, where piebalds can have dapple, brindle or solid colours. (Like in the above photo of our desexed female, Leia, who is a black and tan dapple, piebald). One key way to tell them apart by appearance is that piebalds markings are symmetrically mirrored on either side of its body. They have a similar physical appearance to the untrained eye because they both have white in their coats, but genetically they are vastly different. Piebalds are often confused as double dapples dachshunds. At Ohana Dachshunds, our piebalds come from American imports. All true piebald dachshunds you see in Australia come from imported lineage. They are, however, recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. Piebalds are not a registered colour with the British Kennel Club and are therefore not recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council. The Difference Between Piebald and Double Dapple
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