Merle to merle mating is currently only forbidden in three breeds. Combinations such as brindle merle or liver merle are not accepted in the breed standard. Catahoulas come in many different colors including blue merle, red merle, brindle, and solid colors. The merle Pomeranian is a recent colour developed by breeders. He has performed with Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee and Merle Haggard. These colours include white, fawnequin, brindlequin, merle, merlequin, blue merle, chocolate and fawn mantle. It stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, and Merle Dandridge. They made their best money performing cover songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Merle Haggard. Darnell was married to pilot Merle Roy Robertson from 1957 to 1963. In February 2014 Bogguss released "Lucky" a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard. Atkins's signature picking style was inspired by Merle Travis. She wrote several hits for other notable artists, including Merle Haggard. In the 1960s performers like Merle Haggard popularized the sound. Never spotted, mottled, merle, or with white collar. They were Chuck, Delbert, Eddie, Janet, Janine, Merle, Michael, Phil, and Debbie Africa.