Bi-Black And Tri-Color Sheltie Coat Color

Together with the dominant sable gene, these two recessives provide a variety of color in any litter of puppies

Interesting tidbit: There is a long held belief that black dogs in general are less likely to be adopted from a shelter than any other color.

To me, the less common black sheltie embodies Shakespeare’s line: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But, I also find the face of a sable to be easier to read, where the expression of a black or tri-c…