A marking pattern used to describe many breeds, usually in conjunction with another color. Layering of black hairs in regions of lighter colour (usually, fawn, brown, or gray) producing a tiger-striped pattern. Brindle is often used to describe Great Danes, Bulldogs, and Boxers. In Boxers, reverse brindle may occur; i.e., there is such a heavy concentration of black striping that the fawn background colour barely, although clearly, shows through (appears black with fawn stripes). colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.