Dog breeds with brindle coats
Brindle is a coat pattern of dark stripes over a lighter base color. These are the breeds in our data that list brindle among their colors.
33 of 162 breeds in our database
Akita
Giant, 70–130 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, double
- Nature
- Dignified, Courageous, Profoundly loyal
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
American Bulldog
Large, 60–100 lb
Brindle: white and brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Loyal, Self-confident
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
American Pit Bull Terrier
Medium, 30–60 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Confident, Enthusiastic, Friendly
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
American Staffordshire Terrier
Large, 40–70 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Good-natured, Confident, Smart
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Giant, 80–150 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Reserved, Independent, Loyal
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Basenji
Medium, 20–26 lb
Brindle: brindle and white
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Poised, Independent, Smart
- Lifespan
- 13–14 years
Boerboel
Giant, 150–200 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Intelligent, Confident, Calm
- Lifespan
- 9–11 years
Borzoi
Large, 60–105 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, silky
- Nature
- Loyal, Affectionate, Regally dignified
- Lifespan
- 9–14 years
Boston Terrier
Small, 12–25 lb
Brindle: brindle and white
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Friendly, Bright, Amusing
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Bouvier des Flandres
Large, 70–110 lb
Brindle: brindle, gray brindle
- Coat
- Medium, rough
- Nature
- Strong-willed, Courageous, Affectionate
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Boxer
Large, 50–80 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Active, Bright, Fun-loving
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Bull Terrier
Large, 50–70 lb
Brindle: brindle, black brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Playful, Charming, Mischievous
- Lifespan
- 12–13 years
Bulldog
Medium, 35–55 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Friendly, Courageous, Calm
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Bullmastiff
Giant, 100–130 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Loyal, Affectionate, Brave
- Lifespan
- 7–9 years
Cairn Terrier
Small, 12–15 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, wiry
- Nature
- Alert, Cheerful, Busy
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
Cane Corso
Giant, 88–110 lb
Brindle: black brindle, gray brindle, chestnut brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Intelligent, Affectionate, Majestic
- Lifespan
- 9–12 years
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Medium, 25–38 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, double
- Nature
- Loyal, Affectionate, Smart
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Large, 50–95 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Independent, Loyal, Watchful
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Dutch Shepherd
Large, 42–75 lb
Brindle: gold brindle, silver brindle
- Coat
- Short, double
- Nature
- Intelligent, Lively, Athletic
- Lifespan
- 11–14 years
French Bulldog
Medium, 16–28 lb
Brindle: brindle, brindle and white
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Playful, Smart, Adaptable
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Great Dane
Giant, 110–175 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Friendly, Patient, Dependable
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
Greyhound
Large, 60–70 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Independent, Gentle, Noble
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Irish Wolfhound
Giant, 105–155 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, wiry
- Nature
- Dignified, Courageous, Calm
- Lifespan
- 6–8 years
Mastiff
Giant, 120–230 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, double
- Nature
- Dignified, Good-natured, Courageous
- Lifespan
- 6–10 years
Miniature Bull Terrier
Medium, 18–28 lb
Brindle: brindle, black brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Upbeat, Mischievous, Comical
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Presa Canario
Giant, 84–110 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Strong-willed, Confident, Calm
- Lifespan
- 9–11 years
Saint Bernard
Giant, 120–180 lb
Brindle: brindle and white
- Coat
- Short, double
- Nature
- Playful, Charming, Inquisitive
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Scottish Terrier
Small, 18–22 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Medium, wiry
- Nature
- Independent, Confident, Spirited
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Shih Tzu
Small, 9–16 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Playful, Affectionate, Outgoing
- Lifespan
- 10–18 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Medium, 24–38 lb
Brindle: brindle, brindle and white
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Clever, Brave, Tenacious
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Tibetan Terrier
Medium, 18–30 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Loyal, Sensitive, Affectionate
- Lifespan
- 15–16 years
Whippet
Medium, 25–40 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- Nature
- Playful, Affectionate, Calm
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Xoloitzcuintli
Medium, 10–55 lb
Brindle: brindle
- Coat
- Hairless
- Nature
- Alert, Loyal, Calm
- Lifespan
- 13–18 years
Good to know
The AKC glossary describes brindle as "layering of black hairs in regions of lighter color (usually fawn, brown, or gray) producing a tiger-striped pattern." Names vary by base color: our data includes white and brindle, brindle and white, gray brindle, black brindle among the variants.
Brindle appears across many AKC groups. Of the 33 breeds above, the most common are Working (9), Terrier (6), Hound (5). In many of them it is only one of several accepted colors, so a litter will not always include a brindle puppy.
Sources
- American Kennel Club: Glossary of breed standard terms
- American Kennel Club: Dog breeds directory and breed trait ratings
Breed traits come from AKC breed standards and trait ratings. Individual dogs, and especially mixes, can differ from their breed.