The merle gene does not normally affect the entire coat of the dog, but dilutes the color only in areas that randomly present the characteristic of the gene. Deeper colors are preferred; predominantly white coats are discouraged. Since Catahoula is a working dog, coat color is not a primary consideration. Quad-color and five-color: Have varying body coloration and trim colors. Gray Catahoulas may be considered quad-color when white and tan trim are included. Such a dog could display black, gray, white (usually around the neck, face, feet, and tail) and tan (which may also appear around the face and feet). Spots - Spots of 'glass' in the eye or color in the eye. Spots usually occur in brown eyes with glass spots or blue eyes with brown spots. Spots - Spots of 'glass' in the eye or color in the eye. Spots usually occur in brown eyes with glass spots or blue eyes with brown spots.
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