Is Dapple a Color?

Dappling, a splotchy multi-color coat pattern found in Dachshunds, is called merle in other dog breeds such as the Collie, Great Dane and Australian Shepherd. It's important to understand that dapple is NOT a color, it is a pattern.

What colour is Dapple?

Dapple gray, a type of coat colour seen on horses. Silver dapple gene, also known as the "Z" gene, that dilutes the black base coat color in horses. Merle (dog coat), a pattern called "dapple" in the Dachshund dog breed.

Is Dapple GREY a color?

A dapple-gray horse has a color pattern of dark rings over a gray coat. This color combination is beautiful and exudes good health and vibrance. Many people choose a dapple-gray horse because of its color. But there is more to a dapple-gray horse than meets the eye.