Like us humans, dogs too have multiple distinguishable features that make them truly unique. Merle dog breeds are canines that predominately show the merle coat pattern, a scattering of mottled ...

Ultra-Rare ‘Chocolate Merle’ Bernedoodle Is the Cutest Pup Around originally appeared on Parade Pets. Doodles are surprisingly controversial, if only because of the looks alone. Doodles have very ...

Braille is one of the happiest dogs you’ll ever meet. The two-year-old Australian Shepherd was born fully blind and deaf as the result of merle-to-merle breeding, but it hasn’t stopped him. He’s ...

Braille, a double merle Australian Shepherd dog, also works with Keller's Cause to inspire others to be their best Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Keller’s Cause is an approved 501c3 non profit organization that was founded in September of 2015 in the name of double merles. “Everything we do, we do for them. These wonderful dogs are often dumped ...

Fondly dubbed the “Hellen Keller” pup by friends and family, Echo is the result of backyard breeding. Emaciated and covered in fleas, Echo was rescued by kind strangers. He was brought to a local ...

The country star keeps his English bulldog close when he's on the road Jake Owen’s tour bus roommate has taken over the couch. “He sleeps 16 hours a day,” the country star tells PEOPLE of his ...

Humorous, jubilant and touching by turns, this story of the relationship between man and dog is informed by the author's grasp of animal research and his attachment to Merle, a stray dog he adopted. A ...