Family Friendly Chunky Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Hertfordshire

38 Family Friendly Chunky Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Hertfordshire

Find 38 Border Collie dogs for adoption in Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire, 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.

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    Rio

    • 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 (40 miles)

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    Shaun

    • 8 Years Old

    Shaun's ideal home Shaun is a lively and affectionate 8-year-old Collie who is looking for a loving new home. He has previously lived in a home environment and is housetrained, happily settling when left alone for a couple of hours. Shaun is a friendly boy who loves meeting new people, though he can sometimes forget his manners and may jump up in his excitement. Because of his

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

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    McGill

    • 1 Year Old

    McGill's ideal home McGill is a fun young lad, who fills us all with joy! He is a clever boy who loves exploring and would thrive in a home with people who love adventures as much as he does. McGill has come in to our care with limited information and may need training in all areas including housetraining, and time left alone may need to be built up gradually. He could live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

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    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 (43 miles)

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    Primrose

    • 1 Year Old

    Primrose's ideal home Primrose is a cheerful girl who is on the search for her new family. While we don't know if she has ever been around children before we believe that she would be ok sharing a home with those of primary school age. Primrose needs further socialisation with other Dogs so for now is looking to be housed as the only dog. Although we have no history of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

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    Idris

    • 1 Year Old

    Idris's ideal home Idris is a handsome Hound who is very friendly and bouncy! His youthful exuberance shines through and he’s not yet learned to keep all four paws on the floor. He can live with children of secondary school age as long as they are happy with the spring in his step! Idris doesn’t seem to have had much experience of other Dogs and isn’t sure what he thinks

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

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    Elmo

    • 1 Year Old

    Elmo's ideal home Elmo is a sensitive but sweet boy who can live with sensible secondary school aged children. He could also live with another playful dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Elmo is best suited to a low traffic area due to showing potential chase behaviours and for this reason isn't suitable to live with cats. Could you be Elmo's perfect

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

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    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 (53 miles)

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    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 (65 miles)

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    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 (43 miles)

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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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (40 miles)

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    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 (43 miles)

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    Miko

    • 8 Years Old

    Miko's ideal home Miko is a 7 year old Collie who is on the search for his perfect, peaceful forever home. As a older gent, he prefers a slice of the quiet life and can find lots of hustle and bustle overwhelming. He'd love nothing more than a relaxed adult only home with minimal visitors. Miko isn't quite as confident as he might seem and much prefers a hands off approach.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

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    Crinkle

    • 2 Years Old

    Crinkle's ideal home Crinkle is a young girl who can’t wait to meet her new family. She is friendly with new people so could live with secondary school age children. Crinkle is looking to be the only dog in her home for now but with further socialisation may have potential to live with another dog in the future. While we have no history of Crinkle around cats, she does have

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

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    Starlight

    • 6 Years Old

    Starlight's ideal home Starlight is a beautiful 6-year-old Collie with bags of energy and classic collie enthusiasm. She is confident when meeting new people and is friendly with everyone she meets, but she can be conflicted around other Dogs due to being under-socialised, so she will need an experienced home committed to ongoing training and careful socialisation. Starlight

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (40 miles)

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    Ollie

    • 15 Years Old

    Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome 14-year-old Border Collie who has returned to our care through no fault of his own. He’s currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home, where he’s settling nicely into a cosy routine. As an older gentleman, Ollie is now looking for a peaceful retirement home where he can spend his days playing with his toys in the garden and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

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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 (40 miles)

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    Swift

    • 15 Years Old

    Swift's ideal home Golden oldie Swift has found himself back in our care for no fault of his own. He's found coming into the centre a little bit scary and overwhelming but is slowly learning to make some new friends. He's on the search for a quiet and peaceful retirement home where he can enjoy gentle walks and snoozes in a lovely comfy bed. Swift can live with adults only and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 miles)

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    Bee

    • 5 Years Old

    Bee's ideal home Meet Bee, a nearly 5-year-old Collie. Bee’s ideal family would enjoy being outdoors and going on trips. She would love to have a lovely private garden for her to enjoy exploring. Bee would benefit from ongoing training and dog socialisation. She would love a family that can dedicate their time to helping her settle into her forever home and have minimal

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (11 miles)

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    Porter

    • 4 Years Old

    Porter's ideal home Porter is a sensitive boy who would love to find a calm and patient family to help him flourish. He wants to be friendly but is a worried soul and so won't want to live with young children. Sensible secondary school kids would be fine though. Porter would like to be the only dog in the home for now. While we have no history of Porter around cats, he does

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 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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