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Not all border collies are black and white. Black and white is the most common combination. However, these dogs are also red andwhite (anywhere from lightest tan to vibrant red to rich brown), tri-color (black, white and light brown tan); and also possible is the rare "merle" coloring which can be described as a mottled or speckled color and can vary in color from red to blue. Their coat can be short, know as a smooth coat, to full and long, know as a rough coat, and anywhere in between. What truly distinguishes a border collie from other "pretty" dogs is its incredible intelligence and drive. Beauty and brains!

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No, Border Collies come in a variety of colours and markings besides black.

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Very rarely but yes. According to the AKC breed standard, a border collie can be one solid color.

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a border collie. There aren't special names for the different colors like Red or Blue healer's.

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no they can come in brow aswell.

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Has their ever been a plain white Border Collie?

Yes my dog was a plain white border collie with black ears


What are the colors for a border collie?

The border collie can be black and white or brown and white it depends on their breed and they can be different colours as well.


Is brown on a border collie normal?

Yes, brown on a Border Collie is normal. The main colors are brown with white, black with white, grey with white, and completely white


What are all the colour's a Border Collie could have?

They usually come in black and white but can also come in brown and white.


What colour is a border collie?

Usually in black and white. Black down the back and white on his belly. In my case, with gray splotches all over amidst the black and white.


Are brown and white border collie puppies rare?

Comparatively yes. Certainly they are less common than black and white Collies


Can a collie and a border collie be called the same?

No. The breed referred to as just the "Collie" is a very different breed than the Border Collie. In fact, the Collie is usually called a Rough Collie or Smooth Collie, based on whether it has long or short hair. Some Hollywood examples of each: Lassie was a Collie. Fly from the movie Babe was a Border Collie. There are other breeds with Collie in the name, such as Bearded Collies, Farm Collies, Scotch Collies. Collie is a general herding type dog description.


What if your rough collie tied with your border collie about 6 weeks ago she is coming close to her due date how many puppies are you expecting and what are the pups like mixed with two collies?

I'm assuming your border collie is the typical black and white coloration. If that is the case, then, no matter what color the other dog is, most if not all of the pups should be black and white, black being the dominant color. The puppies will probably be smaller than rough collies, without the long "collie nose." My guess is that some will have longer coats than the others. Since the average border collie litter is 8, and a rough collie litter is usually between 6 and 10, you can expect 8 or 9 little ones.


What kind of dog is white with a black spot over its eye?

Sounds like a Blue Heeler, possible Border Collie/Heeler mix.


What colors do border collies come in?

Border Collie Dog colors are black and white, a blue or blue gray mix sometimes known as Siren, a black tri-color, chocolate brownish red, tri-colored chocolate, and sable. These are sometimes a variation of the colors red, brown, and black merle.


Does border collie's fur change color?

yes. especially black and white poodle puppies may change to silver (sometimes blue) or cream, respectively.


What breed of dog is black and white?

You can get lots of breeds in black and white, the most common is a Border Collie. You can get most non-solid coloured spitz breeds in black and white (such as the Husky or Pomeranian), and you can get lots of toy breeds in black and white (such as the Dalmatian or Japanese Chin).