brindle

American  

[brin-dl] / ˈbrɪn dl /

noun

1. a brindled coloring.

2. a brindled animal.

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adjective

1. brindled.

brindle British  

/ ˈbrɪndəl /

noun

1. a brindled animal

2. a brindled colouring

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Etymology

Origin of brindle

First recorded in 1670–80; back formation from brindled

Example Sentences

Mushie, who the couple rescued from a breeder, is a spayed black brindle French bulldog with a white chest, perky ears and no tail.

From Los Angeles Times

Stewart followed by sharing a "moment of zen" — a video clip of Dipper, a brindle pitbull mix, romping around in the snow.

From Salon

“I can’t think of a more perfect dog than Georgie. She just always was perfect for me, a super active, beautiful brindle.”

From Seattle Times

The dog was described as a reverse brindle: blue and gray in color with a white chest.

From Los Angeles Times

On the page, the bulldog — a gray brindle with a white chest and green eyes — is pictured with a small child and a wrapped Christmas present.

From Washington Post