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Definition of Brindles
1. brindle [n] - See also: brindle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brindles
Literary usage of Brindles
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Heredity by American Genetic Association (1917)
"Black, dun, brown, red, yellow, light dun and brindles are recorded. Occasionally
whites appear as has been discussed. The palest yellows appear to be ..."
2. Report by American Genetic Association (1907)
"Such animals we may call brindles. Breeding these together we may obtain (1)
brindles which produce brindles and blacks (B-BR, Fig. ..."
3. George at the Fort: Or, Life Among the Soldiers by Charles Austin Fosdick, Harry Castlemon (1882)
"The " brindles," the horses of all colors and of no color at all to speak of,
are the only ones left, and the lowest company commander must take them ..."
4. British Dogs, Their Points, Selection, and Show Preparation by William D. Drury (1903)
"The recognised colours of the present day are apricot or silver fawns and dark
brindles, the red, which was to be met with some years ago, having apparently ..."
5. The Complete Dog Book by William A. Bruette (1922)
"The brindles, to be perfect, should have a fine, even, ... In brindles and solid
colors a small white patch on the chest is not considered detrimental. ..."
6. The Show Dog: Being a Book Devoted to Describing the Cardinal Virtues and by Harry Woodworth Huntington (1901)
"The brindles, to be perfect, should have a fine, even and equal distribution of
... In brindles and solid colors, a small white patch on the chest is not ..."
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