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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).
Blue Merle Sable and White Tri-Color White. The American Kennel Club and Collie Club of America recognize 4 colors. The one most people associate with a Collie is SABLE AND WHITE, which was the color of Lassie. Sable can range from lemon-golden brown, to a dark rich mahogany, tinged with black. TRICOLORS are very striking, as they have a black body color, white collars and white legs, with tan markings about the face.