A type or breed of sheepdog developed in Australia, typically having erect ears and a short blue or red merle coat, often with some white around the neck and shoulders.
Origin
Late 19th century.
Definition of German collie in US English:
German collie
noun
A type or breed of sheepdog developed in Australia, typically having erect ears and a short blue or red merle coat, often with some white around the neck and shoulders.