A Siamese cat’s markings are an example of points. They are black, blue, blue fawn, brown, fawn, liver, and red.Ī brindle Pitbull can also have brindle “points.” Point coloration in an animal is when the body is a light color and the extremities (ears, tail, feet, etc.) have darker fur. The American Kennel Club recognizes many brindle coat color variations in the American Staffordshire Terrier. There are several kinds of brindle Pitbulls.
With the crackdown on illicit dogfighting, fans of the Pitbull have worked hard to educate the public on this misunderstood breed. The Pitbull’s reputation as a devoted family pet suffered after some irresponsible owners used the breed for dogfighting competitions. They were common family pets for many years, but declined in popularity in the mid-1900s. Pitbull type dogs came to America in the 1800s and these dogs eventually became the modern breed we know today. The brindle Pitbull traces its ancestry back several centuries to England, when Bulldogs and Terriers were cross bred to create a strong, brave dog used in sports like bull-baiting.
A phenotype is an observable physical trait that is influenced by an animal’s genetics.Ī cat’s tabby coat pattern is a similar phenotype. What is a brindle dog?īrindle markings on a dog are generally composed of alternating stripes of red/yellow hair and black/brown hair.īrindle patterns are irregular and vary from dog to dog, with some being more like tiger stripes and others like soft swirls.īesides the Pitbull, other breeds that often have brindle markings include the Greyhound, Boxer, and French Bulldog.īrindle coat coloring is what’s known in genetics as a phenotype. “Brindle” is a term used to describe a dog’s coat coloring, and is not a breed. What is a brindle Pitbull? Pitbull is the common name for a breed of dog that is called either the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. Like any dog breed, a properly trained and socialized brindle Pittie can make a wonderful canine companion for educated and responsible owners.
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