Dogs that may have a spotted or multicolored coat, are often called piebald if their body is almost entirely white or another solid color with spotting and patches on the head and neck. Dogs like Dalmatians and some beagles exhibit piebald patterns, and it is also observed in cats, cattle, and wild animals such as deer, foxes, and snakes. The skin underneath the white fur or feathers is unpigmented, appearing pinkish.

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AOL: Rare Biewer Terrier Puppy With Piebald Coat Is Like A Little Living Stuffed Animal Biewer terriers, an offshoot of Yorkies, have piebald coats, and Benny's is too cute! Watch this dog share looks that will have you wondering if he's real. Rare Biewer Terrier Puppy With Piebald Coat Is Like A Little Living Stuffed Animal But the Latin root that was adopted for their name isn't a linguistic nuisance; it played an important role in the development of piebald. The pie of piebald (pie is another name for a magpie) derives from pica, which is Latin for "magpie." PIEBALD definition: having patches of black and white or of other colors; parti-colored.

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See examples of piebald used in a sentence. Piebald Dachshund is one of the most striking Dachshund patterns, which features a white or cream coat with patches and spots in another, darker color. The piebald pattern is caused by a genetic mutation that results in an overabundance of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin and hair.