hic m â(demonstrative), haec f, hoc n. 1  This, these, used to refer to (a) person(s) or thing(s) close to the speaker.
The Collie comes in four colors: sable (think Lassie), tricolor (black with white markings and tan shadings), blue merle (silvery blue and black), and white (predominately white with markings). The amount of grooming necessary for the Collie depends on the variety. Overall, the Collie is a clean dog, with minimal doggie odor. The long, full coat of the Rough Collie needs thorough brushing twice a week (even more frequently to keep her looking Lassie-like).
Lassie, the adorable collie who debuted in 1943, was for generations a touching symbol of the bond between a boy and his dog. A succession of dogs served in the role of Lassie in 11 films and hundreds of TV episodes. Based on a contemporary novel by Eric Knight, the classic 1943 film âLassie Come Homeâ was set in Depression-era England. Itâs the story of an impoverished miner who sells his sonâs beloved dog, Lassie, to a Scottish duke.