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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).
Though Lassie is really a fictional character, sheâs arguably the most famous dog ever. The original Lassie character was played by a Rough Collie named Pal. 10 generations of Palâs direct descendants have portrayed Lassie in film and on television, starting in 1943 and most recently in 2007.