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

133 Show Working Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 133 Border Collie dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Border Collie dogs available for adoption across the UK, 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

  • Mabel 10

    Mabel

    1 day ago
    • 8 Months Old

    Mabel's ideal home Mabel is a sweet, friendly and exuberant dog who’s looking for her forever home. Mabel is too full-on for small kids but would be fine living with secondary school age children. Mabel needs to be the only pet in the home for now, but can have some doggy walking friends. Could you be Mabel's perfect match? Mabel is a 1year old Border Collie. She is a very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Meg 4

    Meg

    1 week ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Meg's ideal home Meg is a lovely, gentle girl who is looking for a patient family willing to give her the time she needs to settle into home life. New people and unfamiliar environments can feel a little overwhelming for her at first, but with kindness and understanding she begins to show her sweet and affectionate nature. Meg absolutely loves her toys and they are a fantastic

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham

  • Lila 5

    Lila

    1 week ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Lila's ideal home Lila is a friendly and active 8-year-old Collie Cross Lab looking for a home where any children are of secondary school age or older. She'd like to be the only dog but would love her forever home to continue positive dog socials to build her confidence. She may be able to live with a cat, as she has done so successfully before, and small animals if kept

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Clove 2

    Clove

    2 days ago
    • 8 Months Old

    Clove's ideal home Clove is a sweet and sensitive boy, he would love a calm family to welcome him in and build up his confidence. He is a young lad with so much potential. Clove can live with children aged 12+ and well matched Dogs. His ideal dog friend is someone playful and calm to show him the ropes. Could you be Clove's perfect match? Clove can be nervous, he would like a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Max 1

    Max

    1 week ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Max's ideal home Meet Max, He is a friendly, energetic Collie/Labrador cross who loves his food, toys, and getting out for walks. Max is a sociable boy who greets people with enthusiasm and affection, although he can be a little bouncy at times while he says hello. He is confident exploring new environments and takes everything in his stride with a relaxed attitude. Max has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Max 2

    Max

    1 week ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Max's ideal home Meet Max, He is a friendly, energetic Pointer cross who loves his food, toys, and getting out for walks. Max is a sociable boy who greets people with enthusiasm and affection, although he can be a little bouncy at times while he says hello. He is confident exploring new environments and takes everything in his stride with a relaxed attitude. Max has lived in a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Skye 3

    Skye

    2 days ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Skye's ideal home Skye is a three-year-old Collie cross Spaniel looking for a fun, loving home with adult adopters in a quiet, calm, household. She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog. Out and about on her walks, she doesn’t mind other Dogs, she can meet and greet and then is happy to carry on with her walk or get on with playing ball. She has no history

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Ferdie 1

    Ferdie

    1 day ago
    • 12 Weeks Old

    Ferdie's ideal home Ferdie, Fletcher and Foster are super sweet Collie puppies who are super excited to find their forever homes! Ferdie and his brothers are looking for families who will encourage them with all their basic puppy training, including housetraining and socialisation. A large, enclosed garden space will be a great help with this as well as giving them somewhere

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Bright 3

    Bright

    5 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Bright's ideal home Bright is a beautiful 4-year-old Australian Kelpie cross Border Collie. She is looking for a calm and understanding home where she can continue to grow in confidence and enjoy all the things she loves most. Bright can live with teens aged 16 and over and will need to be the only dog in the home. While she prefers her home environment to herself, she would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Erika 8

    Erika

    1 day ago
    • 9 Years Old

    Erika's ideal home Erika is a sweet girl who is currently being a wonderful house guest out in one of our foster homes. She is looking for a home where she is the only dog but can have walking friends out and about once she has settled in. Erika is able to live with children of secondary school age. Erika absolutely adores her toys and will spend a lot of her time playing

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Ringo 2

    Ringo

    5 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Ringo's ideal home Ringo is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old Collie looking for an active home that can give him the time, training, and enrichment he needs to thrive. Although he can be a little timid at first, Ringo is a gentle soul who quickly seeks out attention and enjoys spending time with people. Like many Collies, Ringo is an intelligent and energetic boy who likes

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Roy 1

    Roy

    1 week ago
    • 7 Months Old

    Roy's ideal home Roy is looking for a calm, patient home where he can continue building his confidence at his own pace. Having had a sheltered start to life, he can find new places, sounds, and interactions a little overwhelming. He'll need adopters who understand that progress will be gradual and are happy to let him take the lead. Roy would greatly benefit from living with a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham

  • Martin 2

    Martin

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Martin's ideal home Meet Martin! This handsome chap is looking for his loving forever home where he can continue to grow in confidence and enjoy all the adventures life has to offer. Martin is an energetic, playful, boisterous boy who is looking a home that can provide him plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and ongoing training. He is an incredibly sweet natured boy who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Brodie 2

    Brodie

    5 days ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Brodie's ideal home Meet Brodie - a handsome large crossbreed with an even bigger heart! Brodie gets on well with other Dogs so could share his home with another dog following a successful meet here at the centre, he has also lived with a cat previously so could do again following gradual introductions in the home. Brodie is a real foody and absolutely loves his treats which

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Toby 2

    Toby

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Toby's ideal home Meet Toby! This handsome man is such a lovely, friendly boy with so much affection and a wonderful personality. He settles well and is happy to relax after a fun adventure. He absolutely adores playing with toys, enjoys a fun game of fetch and he has a curious nature which means he loves going on adventures. He walks well on the lead and travels well in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Bo 2

    Bo

    1 week ago
    • 6 Years Old

    Bo's ideal home Bo is looking for a quieter home with access to a secure garden. She needs to be the only pet in the home but would love regular calm walking friends once she has settled. Bo would benefit from a patient and understanding family that will be around whilst she settles into home life. Could you be Bo's perfect match? Bo is a very sweet girl and is looking for a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Connie 4

    Connie

    1 week 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

  • Basil 1

    Basil

    1 week ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Basil's ideal home Gorgeous Basil had a rough start to life so needs a single adult home with a way to separate him from visitors (just a baby gate is fine!). He needs to be the only pet for now + can be left alone for up to 2 hours with potential for this to be built up once settled in. He would love a garden to zoom in but this isn’t essential and he can be strong so needs

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Lacie 5

    Lacie

    1 week ago
    • 7 Years Old

    Lacie's ideal home Lacie would be best suited to a home with secondary school children and above who will give her space when she wants it. She would prefer to be the only dog in the home as she can be nervous around other pooches and would really benefit from a family who will continue her dog socials out and about to increase her confidence around them. She does have the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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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