What is a merle corgi mixed with?
“American Corgis” are actually a mixed breed: a cross between a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. These two breeds are typically cross-bred by irresponsible (backyard) breeders in an attempt to produce merle-colored dogs with the smaller body and personality of a Pembroke.
How much do merle Corgis cost?
Cost of Merle Corgis According to the AKC website, one corgi puppy goes for anything between $1000 and $2200. Some breeders can even ask as high as $4000. To add to that, breeders don’t like breeding merle corgis for fear of getting double merles. Because of these two reasons, merle corgis are expensive.
Do all merle Corgis have blue eyes?
It occasionally happens that a tricolor, red, sable or brindle Cardigan has one, very rarely two blue eyes. These so-called “wall eyes” do not automatically indicate that the dog carries the merle gene. There is a type of blue eye that follows a different pattern of inheritance.
Does AKC recognize merle Corgi?
The AKC specifies several colors allowed to a part of the merle Corgi pattern (sable, brindle, black, gray, marbled, all shades of red), as long as the blue is predominant. Any color other than these will disqualify a dog and make it unable to register.
How big do blue merle Corgis get?
Blue Merle Corgi: Breed overview
| Blue Merle Corgi | |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium |
| Weight | 25-38 pounds |
| Height | 10.5-12. 5 inches |
| Coat Colors | Blue, White, Red, Gray, Black |
How do you get a blue merle corgi?
If you happen to find a merle Pembroke Corgi, you should be aware that it isn’t purebred. Chances are the pup is a crossbreed – most likely with a blue merle Cardigan, Australian Shepherd, or a Border Collie. The same goes for the brindle color, which is determined by the dominant K-Locus.
How big do blue merle corgis get?
Does AKC recognize merle corgi?