The word "sable" can refer to two different things. It can describe a small mammal with sleek black fur, or it can be a color term for very dark, almost black shade. Full definition
Lexie - approx. 7 year old sable merle female. (mysheltie.com)
She is a gorgeous 6 year old sable merle sheltie mix with 1 blue eye and 1 brown eye, the brown eye has a spot of blue in the middle. (sheltierescuetx.org)
He is a red sable with classic short coat and erect ears. (gsgsrescue.org)