Working Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorset

35 Border Collie dogs for adoption near Dorset, 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 Dorset, 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.

  • Lucy 4

    Lucy

    • 7 Months Old

    Lucy's ideal home Lucy is a 5-month-old Collie cross Spaniel. She is a worried girl and will need owners who can work through this with her with training, time, and patience. She does mix with other Dogs on walks but doesn’t like to share her things with other Dogs in small spaces, so ideally she will need to be the only dog in the home. Could you be Lucy's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Ned 2

    Ned

    • 3 Years Old

    Ned's ideal home Meet wonderful Ned, a gorgeous 3-year old Collie looking for his forever home! Ned is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Ned could live with children 14yrs+ that are able to give him his time out when he needs it. Ned is an incredibly affectionate boy once you have built a bond with him, and he will jump on your

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Scamp 5

    Scamp

    • 12 Years Old

    Scamp's ideal home Scamp is a 12-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a loving home alongside her best friend, Chelsea. These two love to snuggle and must be rehomed together. Scamp would suit a home with children aged 8years + who can be calm and kind around an older dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home apart from Chelsea, though she is happy to enjoy gentle

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire  (51mi)

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    Chelsea

    • 6 Years Old

    Chelsea's ideal home Chelsea is a 6-year-old crossbreed who is looking for a home alongside her best friend, Scamp. These two are a bonded pair and must be rehomed together. Chelsea would suit a home with children aged 8 years+ who are comfortable with an excitable, affectionate dog. She would like to be the only pet in the home alongside Scamp, though she’s more than happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire  (51mi)

  • Sausage 3

    Sausage

    • 1 Year Old

    Sausage's ideal home Meet Sausage, our beautiful 10-month old Crossbreed looking for her forever home. Sausage is able to live with a resident dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre . Any children in the home would need need to be sensible and 8yrs+. Sausage is an incredibly sweet girl, but she has missed out on a lot of guidance and training in her early

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Lenny 1

    Lenny

    • 9 Years Old

    Lenny's ideal home Lenny is a 10-year-old Collie looking for an adult-only home where he can enjoy an active, enriching life with people who understand him. As Lenny was born deaf, his new home will need to be comfortable continuing using hand signals and visual cues. He would like to be the only dog in the home, but he’s perfectly happy to have doggy friends when out and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire  (51mi)

  • Bacon 3

    Bacon

    • 1 Year Old

    Bacon's ideal home Bacon is an absolute sweetheart that is looking for her forever home. She told us that her ideal home would have lower leaving hours that can be built up slowly and she thinks he would be able to live with other Dogs. She is also happy to share hers home with children 14 + Could you be Bacon's perfect match? Bacon is looking for an active home that can give

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Shandy 5

    Shandy

    • 2 Years Old

    Shandy's ideal home This handsome boy is Shandy! He is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Shandy is a very sweet but sensitive boy with so much love to give to his new family. He can live with another dog in the home who can show him the ropes of his new home and the outside world. Shandy is looking for a home with older secondary school aged

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Burdock 3

    Burdock

    • 2 Years Old

    Burdock's ideal home Meet Burdock, our handsome 2yo Staffie x Collie! This sweet boy came into our care a little underconfident but with lots of love to give. Burdock would prefer to live in a quieter home where children are 14+ and are able to understand when he needs his alone time. Due to never being left in the house before, Burdock would need a patient family who are

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Dandelion 4

    Dandelion

    • 2 Years Old

    Dandelion's ideal home Meet our beautiful Dandelion! She is a 2.5 year old Border Collie cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Dandie is an absolute dream! She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre. Dandie has also lived with cats, so could again in her new home, pending successful introductions. Dandie can live with secondary school aged

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Mabel 2

    Mabel

    • 2 Years Old

    Mabel's ideal home Mabel is a beautiful, 1 year old Collie looking for an active, Collie savvy home where she can live her best life! Mabel's new home would ideally have a set up where she can firstly have time to adjust to a new home and then once settled, have great adventures, socialisation and maybe even a hobby such as agility! Mabel can be a little bit nervous initially

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales  (24mi)

  • Elsa 4

    Elsa

    • 4 Years Old

    Elsa's ideal home Gorgeous Elsa sadly hasn't had the best start in life, so she is looking for a home with all children 16+ and understanding, patient owners due to her worried nature. Elsa loves other Dogs and can live with a friendly dog pending a successful meet at the center. Elsa can get a bit overwhelmed at the vets and for this reason, is working on her muzzle training.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (61mi)

  • Trilby 3

    Trilby

    • 4 Years Old

    Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (99mi)

  • Ollie 5

    Ollie

    • 9 Years Old

    Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome eight-year-old Husky cross looking for a loving, fun home with adults and teenagers. He would like to be the only dog in the home and have canine walking buddies out and about. Ollie has no history with cats, small furries, or livestock. Ollie is looking for a home where he can have fun and receive lots of exercise. Ollie arrived in our

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon  (74mi)

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    Alfie

    • 8 Years Old

    Alfie's ideal home Alfie is a handsome Collie with a gentle, quiet character and a lot of love to give. A sensitive chap at times, he can find new experiences overwhelming and will often seek reassurance from his human pals. However, if you give him the support he needs and allow him to take each step at his own pace, it doesn’t take long for Alfie to start building in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex  (99mi)

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    Pip

    2 weeks ago
    • 11 Years Old

    Pip's ideal home Pip is an 11-year-old Collie with a friendly and happy nature when meeting new people, and he would suit a calmer household that can give him the time, patience, and TLC he deserves. He can live with secondary school–aged children pending, but he is not able to share his home with other Dogs, cats, or small furries due to his strong instincts and tendency to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex  (147mi)

  • Hamlin 3

    Hamlin

    2 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  (108mi)

  • Max 2

    Max

    2 weeks ago
    • 10 Years Old

    Max's ideal home Max is a friendly older lad who can live with children around the age of 10. He could potentially share his home with a cat provided sensible introductions are made, as he has done so previously, however he will need to be the only dog in the home. He is fully house trained and will give you a staring at or a gentle nudge to let you know when he needs to go.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (190mi)

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    Denzil

    2 weeks ago
    • 11 Years Old

    Denzil's ideal home Meet delightful Denzil, a nearly 12-year-old Collie who is a real gentleman. He is a sociable boy who could live with calm Dogs and also older primary school aged children who can understand to give him space when needed. He could also share his home with a calm cat. Denzil is a pleasure in his foster home where they describe him as being absolutely

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk  (195mi)

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    Rio

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Rio's ideal home Rio is a 4-year-old Border Collie with a friendly but independent nature. While he is happy to accept attention when approached, he doesn’t actively seek fuss, making him well suited to an owner who understands and respects a dog’s need for space. Rio has a strong bond with his best friend Finn and would ideally love to be rehomed with him, as he gains

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex  (147mi)

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption in Dorset

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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.

  • Browse the listings on this page to see Border Collie dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Border Collies closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

  • Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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