How does adopting a Border Collie work?

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.

What should I know before adopting a Border Collie?

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.

How can I find Border Collie dogs available for adoption near me?

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.

Is there a fee to adopt a Border Collie?

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.

Male (Dog) Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

76 male 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.

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Bodhi
2 days ago
- 6 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire
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Tegwyn
3 days ago
- 6 Years Old
Tegwyn's ideal home Sweet and sensitive boy Tegwyn is a 6 and a half year old Border Collie who is learning about the world one step at a time. He can be a little hesitant at first, but once he has built a bond with you he will approach for short, gentle fuss. This handsome boy is settling wonderfully in foster care and learning what toys are, we hope he will be playing with

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent
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Jake
3 days ago
- 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Keeper
3 days ago
- 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Beau
4 days ago
- 2 Years Old
Beau's ideal home Beau can live with children of high school age but will need to be the only dog at home as he can be reactive to others. He is house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. He will need regular coat care and has been used to going to the groomers. Could you be Beau's perfect match? Beau is a very handsome Collie Husky cross with the

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside
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Bennet
6 days ago
- 4 Years Old
Bennet's ideal home Bennet is a 4yr old Collie, he is a sweet timid boy looking for a patient and understanding family that can help him settle into his new home and build confidence. He is underconfident around other Dogs and has a strong herding instict towards other animals so would be best suited as the only pet in his new home and would benefit from further socialisation

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk
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Opie
1 week ago
- 8 Years Old
Opie's ideal home Opie is looking for a home with patient adopters who are happy to carry on with his training and confidence-building. He would like his adopters to be around for most of the time to help him settle into his new home. Opie would like his leave hours to be minimal at the start and have them built up slowly. He could live with children aged 12+. He could

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London
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Marvin
1 week ago
- 12 Months Old
Marvin's ideal home Marvin is a lovely 10 month old Collie cross who is friendly, affectionate and adores people! He is a bright and bouncy lad who is looking an active family with a secure garden who can meet his exercise needs and provide some fun enrichment games to keep his brain busy. Marvin will need to be the only dog in the home and be walked in quite areas as he finds

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim
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Mojo
1 week ago
- 1 Year Old
Mojo's ideal home Mojo is a sweet but sensitive lad ready to settle into his forever home. He can initially be nervous with meeting new people and being touched so is best suited to live with children of secondary school age. Mojo is looking to be the only dog in his new home but will benefit from doggy walking friends to keep up his social skills. Although we have no history

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire
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Bailey
1 week ago
- 9 Years Old
Bailey's ideal home Bailey is a brilliant Border Collie, who may be 9 years old but no-one's told Bailey this! He is still just a playful pup, especially around a ball! He is pretty laid back, and could share his home with Dogs and/or cats, as well as children around 5 years and older. As much as Bailey loves to make fetch happen, he also loves snoozing beside you on the sofa.

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland
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Roman
2 weeks ago
- 9 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Taco
2 weeks ago
- 2 Years Old
Taco's ideal home Taco is looking for an adult only home that are experienced or knowledgeable with his breed as he does show strong Collie traits. He can be nervous of new people so is looking for a quiet environment that can separate him from any unknown visitors to the home. Taco would not be suitable to have any visiting children. He is a young, active boy that would

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Moss
2 weeks ago
- 2 Years Old
Moss's ideal home Meet Moss, a 2-year-old Collie with a wonderful sweet nature, ready to blossom into his best self. He would love living with patient adopters who appreciate the quieter side of life. Someone who can offer him a peaceful household away from heavy traffic and loud noises, and who is committed to building his confidence through gentle, consistent support. A home

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Harry
2 weeks ago
- 8 Years Old
Harry's ideal home Harry is a warm, joyful 8 year old Collie cross, looking for patient adopters that can help show him the joys of home life. Having come into our care as a stray, Harry’s experience in the home is very limited so he will benefit from continued housetraining and lead training. He would be best suited to a home along the city outskirts or in a small town,

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
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Kenai
2 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
Kenai's ideal home Meet Kenai! If you are looking for a new addition who is full of energy and bundles of fun, Kenai could be the match for you! Kenai is still a young boy and has heaps of energy so would be best suited with children 11+ who can give him space when needed. He came into us from a home through no fault of his own and was housetrained however he may need a

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks
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Pip
3 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex
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Hamlin
3 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London
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Pirlo
3 weeks ago
- 4 Years Old
Pirlo's ideal home Pirlo is a stunning 4-year-old Border Collie Cross who has so much enthusiasm for life! He is such a clever cookie and is so eager to learn. He loves to play with his toys, and he loves enthusiastically throwing them around himself! Pirlo has a few doggy friend's here at the centre and would love to keep socializing with other Dogs out on walks! Pirlo came

DogsTrust

Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian
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Max
3 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside
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Denzil
3 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

Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

Border Collie Dogs for Adoption Near You

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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.