Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Colchester, Essex

22 Border Collie dogs for adoption near Colchester, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Border Collie dogs available for adoption in and around Colchester, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Border Collie ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Border Collie that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Border Collie breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Jet 3

    Jet

    • 2 Years Old

    Jet's ideal home Jet is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures and provide him with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep his brain busy. He would like a home with quiet neighbouring gardens, as he can get distracted by outside noises. He can live with Secondary school aged children who understand that he can be an independent

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent  (37mi)

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    Poppy Collie

    • 3 Years Old

    Poppy Collie's ideal home Poppy is a 2 year 3-month-old Collie x, she is looking for a home with no other pets and adults only. She is a high energy girl who will need lots of exercise and a private secure garden where she can potter around. Time alone will need to be built slowly and her new owners must be willing to work closely with our behaviour team. Poppy takes time to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex  (24mi)

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  • Penny 1

    Penny

    • 2 Years Old

    Penny's ideal home Penny is a beautiful 2yr old Collie Retriever Crossbreed who has had a pretty rubbish start to life. She's a really fun and affectionate girl who likes to say hello to everyone she sees. She's full of life and energy, but also likes to chill out and snooze once she's had a blast. She's been with us for a while now while we've been checking some things out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire  (46mi)

  • Gemma 4

    Gemma

    • 1 Year Old

    Gemma's ideal home Gemma is a beautiful one year old Collie looking for a fairly active family of her own. She would like to be the only dog in the home but could socialise with doggy friends on walks - though she is more interested in exploring her surroundings than playing. We have no history of Gemma around cats but have not seen a prey drive from her here so she has the

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk  (40mi)

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    Sofie

    • 1 Year Old

    Sofie's ideal home Sofie is a lovely 1-year-old Labrador x Collie who is happy, confident, and very affectionate when meeting new people. She enjoys human company and greets everyone with enthusiasm. Sofie is mixing well with other Dogs and loves to play, showing a fun and energetic personality. As a young dog she can become a little excitable and may jump up when greeting

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex  (24mi)

  • Cinnamon 3

    Cinnamon

    • 9 Years Old

    Cinnamon's ideal home Cinnamon is a very sweet natured 8yr old Collie Crossbreed who was found as a stray. Sadly she was in pretty poor condition when she was found, but thankfully we've helped her bounce back and she's now enjoying life in a foster home. She likes a quiet life and will suit a peaceful home where she can snooze to her hearts content! Being the only dog in an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire  (46mi)

  • Badger 6

    Badger

    • 3 Years Old

    Badger's ideal home Badger is a bright and sensitive three-year-old Collie cross looking for an understanding adult home in a quieter residential or rural setting. As a reactive boy, he will need a home with a secure garden where he can decompress and enjoy his own space, and adopters who appreciate the importance of steady routines and gentle introductions to the world around

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Lily 2

    Lily

    • 5 Years Old

    Lily's ideal home Introducing superstar Lily, a 5 year old Border Collie cross German Shepherd who loves to explore the great outdoors and showing off her massive repertoire of tricks! She adores long walks in the woods and fields where she can have a good sniff, before some fun enrichment games at home to put her clever brain to good use! She loves meeting new people, as well

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent  (37mi)

  • Kira 1

    Kira

    • 4 Months Old

    Kira's ideal home Kira is a 9 week old Staffy cross puppy who is already very large! She will need all her basic training and will need an enclosed garden for house training. Due her size and being mouthy, she will only be suitable for families with secondary school aged children who are used to very big bouncy Dogs. Could you be Kira's perfect match? With the correct

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire  (46mi)

  • Fly 2

    Fly

    • 2 Years Old

    Fly's ideal home Super sweet and dinky girl Fly is a 2 year old Collie with a gentle nature. She needs someone to show her the world isn’t such a scary place and will help bring her out of her shell to become the awesome and wonderful girl we know she is. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys so far, she will follow a tennis ball if thrown for her, but quickly loses

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent  (37mi)

  • Lynn 3

    Lynn

    • 5 Years Old

    Lynn's ideal home Sweet and intelligent girl Lynn is a 5 year old Border Collie who loves going out and exploring the big, wide world. She is a busy girl and currently has little time for toys, she may chase a ball that is thrown for her, but then soon loses interest. She enjoys a little fuss and a cuddle in short bursts, she loves to stand with you and get her neck and ears

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent  (37mi)

  • Opie 3

    Opie

    1 week ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Opie's ideal home Opie is looking for a home with patient adopters who are happy to carry on with his training and confidence-building. He would like his adopters to be around for most of the time to help him settle into his new home. Opie would like his leave hours to be minimal at the start and have them built up slowly. He could live with children aged 12+. He could

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London  (63mi)

  • Hamlin 3

    Hamlin

    3 weeks ago
    • 7 Years Old

    Hamlin's ideal home Handsome Hamlin is on the search for his forever home! He is looking for adopters who are happy to carry on with his basic training and confidence-building. Hamlin would love for his new home to have a private garden so that he can use it as a safe space for him to play off-lead and burn off energy. Hamlin is a friendly, affectionate boy who could live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London  (63mi)

  • Jake 4

    Jake

    4 days ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Jake's ideal home Jake is a one-year-old Collie cross with a big heart! This bright, bouncy boy is looking for a semi-rural home in a quieter residential or small town setting, ideally with a secure garden where he can play, build confidence and continue his house training. He can find busy roads and passing cars overwhelming, so he would thrive somewhere with peaceful walking

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Meg 3

    Meg

    4 days ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Meg's ideal home Meet Meg, a gentle eight-year-old Border Collie with a heart full of love. She’s looking for a peaceful home where life moves at a steady pace. Best suited to a rural setting or a small residential area with low traffic, Meg would love a home with a secure garden where she can spend long, lazy afternoons sunbathing in the grass. An adult-only home with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Keeper 4

    Keeper

    4 days ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Keeper's ideal home Keeper is an 8-year-old Collie cross looking for gentle and patient owners who can meet him where he’s at. He will need to live in a quieter, low-traffic environment such as a rural or small residential area, with access to peaceful, sniffy walking routes where he can relax without the worry of passing cars. A secure garden is essential so he can enjoy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Moss 3

    Moss

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Moss's ideal home Meet Moss, a 2-year-old Collie with a wonderful sweet nature, ready to blossom into his best self. He would love living with patient adopters who appreciate the quieter side of life. Someone who can offer him a peaceful household away from heavy traffic and loud noises, and who is committed to building his confidence through gentle, consistent support. A home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Harry 3

    Harry

    2 weeks ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Harry's ideal home Harry is a warm, joyful 8 year old Collie cross, looking for patient adopters that can help show him the joys of home life. Having come into our care as a stray, Harry’s experience in the home is very limited so he will benefit from continued housetraining and lead training. He would be best suited to a home along the city outskirts or in a small town,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Hope 3

    Hope

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Hope's ideal home Hope is an adorable 5 year old Collie cross, looking for a loving, understanding home. Having come into our care as a stray, she is searching to live in a peaceful, rural environment with a secure private garden where she can have space to feel safe and settled. Hope can be particularly sensitive to traffic and busy surroundings, so quiet walking routes are

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (88mi)

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 4 Years Old

    Luna's ideal home Luna will thrive in a moderate to active home with a calm, predictable routine. She really flourishes in environments where she can feel secure, and a quieter household will give her the opportunity to build confidence at her own pace. Once she has settled in, she will be able to enjoy regular visits from familiar friends and family. She would do best in an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks  (100mi)

  • Eifer 4

    Eifer

    • 4 Years Old

    Eifer's ideal home Eifer is a gentle, sensitive girl who will truly thrive in an active but peaceful home with a calm, reassuring atmosphere. She prefers quieter environments and takes her time to understand new sounds or movements — especially things like loud noises or activity on stairs. With patience and kindness, she shows lovely, thoughtful behaviours as she works

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks  (100mi)

  • Hugo 1

    Hugo

    • 1 Year Old

    Hugo's ideal home Hugo will truly shine in a calm to moderately active home where he can enjoy consistent routines and a peaceful environment. He could live in a household with older teenagers (16+) or adults. Hugo currently lives with older children and interacts with them respectfully. Because he’s a lively, enthusiastic youngster who expresses his excitement through

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks  (100mi)

  • Bruno 1

    Bruno

    1 day ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Bruno's ideal home Bruno is a wonderfully friendly, affectionate lad who loves being part of everyday life. He needs adopters who are confident handling a strong dog who pulls on lead, especially at the start of walks. New environments can initially overwhelm him so a calm, low-pressure home will help him settle. Once settled, his fun, loving personality absolutely shines! He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Maddie 3

    Maddie

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Maddie's ideal home Gorgeous Maddie is looking for a home where she’ll be the only pet and everyone is 15+. She needs a home in a quiet area so she doesn’t bump into too many dogs out and about, and will need a garden for off lead time. She needs her family to be around most of the time while she settles in but could build up time alone. Could you be Maddie's perfect

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Hershey 2

    Hershey

    • 1 Year Old

    Hershey's ideal home Hershey is lacking experience of the world and needs adopters willing to give him time to thrive. He needs a quieter home where everyone is over the age of 15 and where he’ll be the only pet. He cannot be left home alone and must have access to a secure garden to build up his confidence before going for walks. Could you be Hershey's perfect match? Sweet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Sammy 2

    Sammy

    • 3 Years Old

    Sammy's ideal home Sammy’s looking for a family to go on fun adventures with - He loves going for his walks and is sociable with other dogs. His favourite thing to do when he isn’t sleeping is to play with his toys, running around with them and throwing them in the air! He is often shy around new people and wouldn't want to live in a home with lots of different people

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Wilf 3

    Wilf

    • 10 Years Old

    Wilf's ideal home Father and son Ned and Wilf are fantastic boys that are a bundle of fun and love being around people. Both boys enjoy the company of each other but would be able to live with another well matched dog. In typical collie fashion Wilf loves a tennis ball and would spend all day playing if given the chance! Could you be Wilf's perfect match? They must find a home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Ned 3

    Ned

    • 4 Years Old

    Ned's ideal home Father and son Ned and Wilf are fantastic boys that are a bundle of fun and love being around people. Both boys enjoy the company of each other but would be able to live with another well matched dog. In typical collie fashion Wilf loves a tennis ball and would spend all day playing if given the chance! Could you be Ned's perfect match? They must find a home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (106mi)

  • Maureen 3

    Maureen

    2 weeks ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Maureen's ideal home Meet Maureen! She is looking for a home with her best friend Nancy, as they adore each other. Maureen is a lovely girl with a big personality, despite her age she's still has plenty of zest for life! Whether its enjoying playing with her favourite toys, heading out on adventures, or having cuddles with her favourite humans. She would ideally like to be the

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks  (109mi)

  • Nancy 3

    Nancy

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Nancy's ideal home Meet Nancy! She is looking for a home with her best friend Maureen as they adore each other. Nancy has such a big heart and has bundles of energy, she loves playing with Maureen and zooming around the run with her favourite toys. She would ideally like to be the only dog in the home (aside from Maureen for now), but would benefit from socialising with dogs

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks  (109mi)

Colchester, Essex

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adopting a Border Collie usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Border Collie is matched with the right home.

  • Before adopting a Border Collie, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Border Collie can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

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