Brindle Dogs

Dogs with brindle coats have a brown body with stripes of black or brown. The unique pattern could appear as blotches or resemble tiger-stripes, giving the breeds a magnificent appearance. While in the brindled pattern dark stripes are seen against a light background, in case of reverse brindled coloration it is just the opposite.

List of Brindle-Colored Dog Breeds

Most breeds possess a fully brindled coloration, some like the Bulldog or Boston Terrier would have patches of white too, especially in the area around their neck.  Certain dogs may also have a combination of fawn, liver, and red with the brindled pattern. All the breeds in this list have attained recognition from prominent kennel clubs like the AKC, UKC, CKC, and FCI.

Small Brindle Dogs

• Cairn Terrier
• Cardigan Welsh Corgi
• Chihuahua
• Dachshund
• French Bulldog
• Glen of Imaal Terrier
• Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Medium Sized Brindle Dogs

• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Australian Cattle Dog
• Boston Terrier
• Boxer
• Bull Terrier
• Bulldog
• Dutch Shepherd
• Mountain Cur
• Whippet

Big Brindle Dogs

• Akita
• American Bulldog
• Anatolian Shepherd
• Bullmastiff
• Cane Corso
• Catahoula Leopard Dog
• Great Dane
• Greyhound
• Irish Wolfhound
• Mastiff
• Plott Hound
• Presa Canario

Did You Know

• The Dachshund or the Weiner dog, as it is famously called, is known for its varied colorations. Those with a brindled pattern have a zebra-striped coat, which enhances their magnificent look to the fullest.