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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).
Lassie Trivia. There was also a Lassie radio program from 1947-1950 and several movies and other TV shows (see bottom of this page for more details). This series was also known as Jeff's Collie from 1954-1957 and as Timmie and Lassie from 1958-1963.