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

28 Show 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.

  • Oscar 4

    Oscar

    • 2 Years Old

    Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a fun-loving two-year-old Border Collie looking for a home. He could share his home with children as young as eleven. He is looking to be the only dog in the home and would enjoy doggy pals to socialise with when out and about. He has no history of living with cats and small furries. Oscar has been fine walking on his lead around sheep and cows.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    • 10 Months Old

    Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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    Cherry

    • 2 Years Old

    Cherry's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Cherry, a 2.5-year old Collie x SBT looking for her forever home. Cherry is under-socialised and is a bit avoidant of other Dogs, but there is a potential for her to live with a calm, well-mannered dog. Any children in the home will need to be 16yrs+ as she is so worried of new people, but she is slowly coming out of her shell! She would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Jip 8

    Jip

    • 5 Years Old

    Jip's ideal home Meet handsome lad, Jip! Jip is a 5.5-year old Collie X looking for his forever home! Jip is able to live with another dog as he loves to play, but also enjoys his time apart. He's a good communicator, and would like to have friends in the home! Any children would ideally be 14yrs+ as he can be worried initially, and does need some confidence building. Jip is a

    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)

  • 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 (61 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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    Roxy

    1 week ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Roxy's ideal home Roxy is a three-year-old Spaniel cross with a zest for life and a heart full of affection. She is looking for an active home with adopters who can give her plenty of adventures, enrichment and companionship, whether that's long countryside walks, weekends away or simply exploring new places together. Roxy could live with primary school aged children and is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Connie 4

    Connie

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Connie's ideal home Connie is a scruffy lovebug who is looking for a family to call her own. She adores company and would like her family to be around as much as possible, so a busy household would suit her. If you chat to her, she visibly relaxes and will come over for a fuss but she's not so keen on being left alone and has shown signs of worry in her previous home, where

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Miso 2

    Miso

    2 weeks ago
    • 10 Weeks Old

    Miso's ideal home Meet our beautiful boy, Miso! Miso is an 8-week old Lurcher X Collie looking for his forever home. Miso is likely to grow into a large breed, and would suit an active home where he is able to be given the physical and mental stimulation he needs. He is going to be a very clever boy, and very active! He is able to live with a resident dog, pending a successful

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Umbro 2

    Umbro

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Umbro's ideal home Umbro is a handsome 4 year old Collie with a gentle soul. On walks, Umbro loves taking in the world around him, enjoying plenty of sniffing and exploring at his own pace, although he isn’t very motivated by toys and treats at the moment. Umbro can be a little nervous in new situations, so he’s looking for a calm and understanding family who will give him

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (123 miles)

  • Patricia 1

    Patricia

    • 11 Months Old

    Patricia's ideal home Meet beautiful Patricia - our 9-month old Border Collie girl looking for her forever home! Patricia is a typical Collie pup, full of beans and personality! She can be a little worried meeting new people, but warms up very quickly so would prefer all children to be 14yrs+. Patricia would love to go home with a resident dog that can show her the ropes, but

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Sam 7

    Sam

    • 15 Years Old

    Sam's ideal home Sam is a lovely older gentleman looking for a calm, comfortable home to enjoy his retirement years. At 15 years old, this sweet Jack Russell Terrier x Border Collie still loves his walks, enjoys playing with toys (especially balls!), and likes having his favourite people nearby. He is fully house trained, can be left for reasonable periods once settled, and is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (79 miles)

  • Miley 2

    Miley

    • 1 Year Old

    Miley's ideal home Miley is a sweet and gentle 1-year-old Collie looking for a calm, understanding home where she can continue to grow in confidence at her own pace. She would be best suited to a quieter household and could happily live with older teenagers who can respect her space and understand her body language. Miley would truly thrive in a home with at least one friendly

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Woody 3

    Woody

    • 5 Years Old

    Woody's ideal home Woody is looking for a calm, patient, and understanding home where he can feel safe and build trust at his own pace. He needs to be the only dog in the household and would benefit from a private garden where he can explore, sniff, and enjoy the outdoors in a secure environment. A home with plenty of reassurance and kindness will help Woody settle and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Lluna 2

    Lluna

    • 5 Years Old

    Lluna's ideal home 5 year old Colliepoo Lluna is an absolute sweetheart who will quickly become the apple of your eye. She can be a little worried when meeting new people, so she needs a patient and understanding family who will respect her space and allow her to build trust at her own pace. Give her a few tasty treats and get a tennis ball ready, and you’ll soon see her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Nala 5

    Nala

    • 1 Year Old

    Nala's ideal home Say hello to Nala, our beautiful Bernese cross. She is on our Homestay scheme and ready to find a new home. Nala has previously lived with primary school aged children and can do so again in her next home. She also has potential to share her home with another dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Could you be Nala's perfect match? Nala is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (102 miles)

  • Kim 4

    Kim

    • 13 Years Old

    Kim's ideal home Kim is a thirteen-year-old Collie cross looking for a loving home. She is looking to be the only dog in the home and no cats, small furries, or livestock. She could share her home with teenage children. She is instantly friendly with new people and fine with visitors to the home. Kim is housetrained. She travels well in the car. She is not used to being left

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Monty 4

    Monty

    • 4 Years Old

    Monty's ideal home Gorgeous Monty is a four-year-old StBernard cross Collie. Mony is looking for adopters with patience and understanding as he is a shy boy needing a calm environment, giving him the time to builds bonds. He is looking to be the only dog in the home. He has no history of living with cats, small furries, or livestock. He could share his home with teenage

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (74 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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