Health Tested Working Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorset

28 Health Tested Working Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorset

Find 28 Border Collie dogs for adoption in 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.

  • 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 (74 miles)

  • Tipsy 6

    Tipsy

    • 2 Years Old

    Tipsy's ideal home Here is our handsome man Tipsy, a nervous boy looking to build his world up slowly. Tipsy came from a multiple dog household, no fault of his own and is gaining more confidence at the centre but is the more nervous one from the bunch so will need more patience to help him gain the confidence he needs. Due to his nervous nature, he can not currently live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Otto 4

    Otto

    • 4 Years Old

    Otto's ideal home Otto is a 3 1/2 year old Collie. He is now ready to start looking for his new home. He is looking for a family that enjoys going for walks and someone looking for a buddy to go on adventures with. Otto can live with children aged 11 and above that are used to bouncy Dogs, he would however currently need to be the only pet in the home, but can have dog friends

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Brandy 5

    Brandy

    • 4 Years Old

    Brandy's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Brandy! Brandy is a 3-year old Collie who is in need of her forever home! Brandy is looking for a home where she will be the only dog, as she is quite avoidant of Dogs in the centre. She would be happy to go with children 11yrs+ as she is a fun girl, who is happy to explore new places and make new friends! She can sometimes show some

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Starlight 3

    Starlight

    • 4 Years Old

    Starlight's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Starlight. Starlight is a 4-year old Saluki X Collie looking for her forever home. She is a very worried girl, but incredibly sweet. She will need some time in her new home to build up her confidence, but she is getting braver and braver here each day! Starlight may be able to live with a calm, confident resident dog to show her the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (74 miles)

  • 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 (61 miles)

  • 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 (74 miles)

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  • Arthur 1

    Arthur

    • 2 Years Old

    Arthur's ideal home If you’re looking for a dog who makes life feel a little brighter and a lot more fun, Arthur is already halfway to winning your heart. This 2-year-old sweet Collie is a bundle of joy wrapped in fluff and is always ready to play. Arthur is searching for a home where he can be the only pet and truly shine as the centre of someone’s world. He can live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (138 miles)

  • Sheldon Cooper 8

    Sheldon Cooper

    • 1 Year Old

    Sheldon Cooper's ideal home Sheldon Cooper made a big bang (theory) when he landed at centre. Unfortunately we don't know much about his background as he did come from another rescue centre. He is unable to live with other Dogs but will benefit from social dog friends out and about. He has been on a few group walks here at the centre and can get very excited when meeting new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Ozzy 2

    Ozzy

    • 3 Years Old

    Ozzy's ideal home Meet 3-year-old, charming Ozzy, who is looking for a forever home with adopters who live an active lifestyle. He would love adopters who can continue with his training and take him on fun adventures, allowing him to explore the world! Ozzy can be strong on-lead and would like adopters who are happy to help him work on walking nicely on-lead. He could live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (108 miles)

  • Malibu 3

    Malibu

    • 4 Years Old

    Malibu's ideal home Meet Malibu, our wonderful 4 year old Collie! Malibu is a classic Collie with bundles of energy and a brain that never stops. She is looking for an extremely active experienced Collie family or working household who can take her on plenty of adventures and engage in enrichment until her heart is content. She can be worried of people initially so will need

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Bodhi 3

    Bodhi

    • 7 Months Old

    Bodhi's ideal home Calling all Collie people. meet Bodhi, a 6 month old typical collie. He is so full of energy that needs to be channelled in the right way, give him a job to do and he will be extremely happy. Bodhi really lacks in confidence in new situations, around new people and around Dogs too so will need to be the only pet in an adult only home. He will need a large

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (142 miles)

  • Cali the Collie 2

    Cali the Collie

    • 5 Years Old

    Cali the Collie's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Cali! Cali is a 5-year old Collie who's looking for her forever home! Cali is a sweet baby angel, who can be rehomed with children as young as 4yrs+ and a calm, well-mannered dog. Cali is a really sweet girl, who loves people and gets very excited to explore new places to get her sniffs in. Cali is very food motivated and is an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Jake 4

    Jake

    • 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 (99 miles)

  • Meg 3

    Meg

    • 9 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 (99 miles)

  • Keeper 4

    Keeper

    • 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 (99 miles)

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    Ella

    • 1 Year Old

    Ella's ideal home Ella is a sensitive and gentle young Border Collie who is still learning to feel safe in the world around her. At just 1 year and 2 months old, she can be shy and timid, especially with new people, and will need a patient and understanding home that allows her to build trust at her own pace. Once she feels secure, Ella enjoys affection and will happily accept

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Cordelia

    • 1 Year Old

    Cordelia's ideal home Cordelia is a bright, bouncy 1 year and 6 month old Border Collie cross looking for a home that can match her energy and nurture her growing confidence. She loves long walks and exploring, but tends to stay close by, often checking back in for reassurance. While she is very affectionate and enjoys a fuss, she prefers to approach on her own terms once she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Barbie 4

    Barbie

    • 4 Years Old

    Barbie's ideal home Miss Barbie a beautiful 4 year old collie, typically ball obsessed sweet heart! She is clever knowing a few tricks already and is a friendly character with people. Barbie is worried by other Dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in the home but can see other Dogs out and about. Miss Barbie is one for the collie lovers and would like a home that has breed

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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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