This is the 8302nd most frequent Russian word.
мерле
"Мерле" in Russian refers to a specific coat pattern in animals, particularly dogs, characterized by mottled patches of color.
Here, 'мерле' describes the coat color pattern of the Sheltie dog, indicating a marbled or dappled appearance.
Шелти с красивой шерстью мерле играл на лужайке.
A Sheltie with beautiful merle fur was playing on the lawn.
In this sentence, 'мерле' refers to the coloring pattern often found in certain breeds of dogs, specifically indicating a distinct genetic coloring.
Заводчик специализируется на разведении собак с окрасом мерле.
The breeder specializes in raising dogs with merle coloring.
The usage of 'мерле' here discusses the biological and genetic basis for the merle coloring in animals.