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

125 Show Working Chunky Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 125 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.

  • Russell 7

    Russell

    22 hours ago
    • 9 Month Old Male

    Russell's ideal home Russell is a 9 month old German Shepherd X Collie who is looking for a very active home, interested in training and that can keep him mentally and physically active. He needs more than a couple of walks a day and his ideal match would be a family that would like to take him hiking or to activities such as agility to really give him the opportunity to burn

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Timothy 4

    Timothy

    1 day ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Timothy's ideal home Meet Timothy, affectionately know as “Timmy” by the team, he is a 1 and a half year old Border Collie who checks in with his favourite people for reassurance. He loves a good adventure on walks, taking his time to sniff and explore every inch. He is a super smart guy, who likes to learn new tricks and show off his skills with jumps, pole weaving and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Rapunzel 4

    Rapunzel

    1 day ago
    • 9 Month Old Female

    Rapunzel's ideal home Rapunzel can live with teenagers but needs to be the only pet at home as she likes to nip at smaller animals. She is almost fully house trained and has been good when left for short periods of time. We are fairly sure that Rapunzel is deaf. Could you be Rapunzel's perfect match? Rapunzel is just a nine month old pup, not a full Collie but full of Collie

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Serena 4

    Serena

    1 day ago
    • 10 Month Old Female

    Serena's ideal home Say hello to our stunning Serena! She is only 10 months old and ready to find her forever home. Serena is a friendly girl but can show typical breed traits so is best suited to a home where children are secondary school aged, and she is looking to be the only pet currently. Serena can have doggy play mates but can be a little nippy being a pup so will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Harry 6

    Harry

    23 hours ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Harry's ideal home Harry our handsome Collie is ready to find his new home. This sweet lad is able to live with primary school aged children and potentially cats, following a scent swap and gradual introductions. Harry is currently looking to be the only dog but this has potential to change once further mixing has been completed. He interacts well with other Dogs out on walks.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Awaiting Photos

    Murray

    1 day ago
    • 7 Month Old Male

    Murray's ideal home Murray is a gorgeous 7-month-old Border Collie with a gentle, affectionate nature who is looking for a home where he can truly thrive. Kennel life is quite stressful for him, but once he's out exploring, his happy personality shines through. He enjoys investigating his surroundings at his own pace, always checking back in for a cuddle and a fuss with his

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Boots 2

    Boots

    1 day ago
    • 12 Year Old Female

    Boots's ideal home Meet Boots, the beautiful 12-year old Collie looking for her forever home! Boots is a sweet girl, who could live with another dog in the home pending a successful meet here in the centre. Boots is also looking for any children in the home to be sensible, older primary school aged. Boots can be worried by new people and handling initially but is getting so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Sam 5

    Sam

    6 days ago
    • 8 Year Old Male

    Sam's ideal home Sam is a gorgeous 8 year old Collie X Lurcher with a brain almost as big as his heart! This wonderful boy is an expert cuddler and zoomie extraordinaire - he's sure to bring a smile to your face. Sam would prefer to be the only dog in the home, but can live with older primary school aged children who are confident with Dogs as he can jump up when he's excited

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Pretzel 2

    Pretzel

    6 days ago
    • 11 Month Old Male

    Pretzel's ideal home Meet Pretzel! Pretzel is still young and can be a tad shy meeting new people but warms up very quickly! He has previously lived with children and would be best suited to a quiet home with older teenagers or adults where he has his own space to relax. Pretzel could live with other Dogs pending successful meets at the centre, but would be equally happy as

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Lassie 1

    Lassie

    4 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Lassie's ideal home Lassie is a classic collie, she’s got the moves, all the wiggles and tail wags, she’s an excitable girl who’s ready to leave rescue life for a forever home. She can live with older primary school age children who are confident around young Dogs. Lassie is 2 ½ years old. She has found her way into our care via the stray pound. Could you be Lassie's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in ,

  • Connor 5

    Connor

    1 week ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Connor's ideal home Meet handsome boy, Connor! Connor is a 4.5-year old Border Collie looking for his forever home. Connor is super sweet, and can live with children of any age. He is unable to live with another dog in the home, but would benefit from having social doggy pals out and about! He is also able to live with a cat in the home. Connor is a super sweet boy who loves

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Awaiting Photos

    Jam

    1 week ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Jam's ideal home Jam is a handsome 5-year-old Border Collie with a confident personality and a zest for life. He absolutely loves his walks and gets wonderfully excited as soon as he sees his lead, always eager to head out and explore the world. Although he's not a fan of water, he enjoys playing with his tennis balls, a game of tug, and will happily bring his favourite toy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Wombat 3

    Wombat

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Wombat's ideal home Wonderful Wombat is a smart 2 year old boy who loves a snack and certainly loves a snuggle. He is active, busy and eager for adventure, with a couple of tricks in his bag already. He knows how to sit and drop and he'll do this for a snack or for a ball thrown his way! Wombat lives life lead by his nose - sniffing out all of the interesting things on

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Floki 5

    Floki

    1 week ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Floki's ideal home Meet Floki, a handsome 4-year-old Collie cross Labrador with a fun-loving personality and plenty of energy to share. He's a friendly, affectionate boy who loves meeting new people and is always happy to make a new friend. Floki could live with secondary school-aged children and would be happy to share his home with another dog, as he has a positive history

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Zebra 3

    Zebra

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Zebra's ideal home Enthusiastic bundle of fun Zebra is a 3 year old Border Collie who likes to explore the world around her. She loves to play with her toys, she will happily entertain herself with them, but if you pick up a tennis ball be prepared to play fetch for quite a while, as this is her favourite game. In between playing with her ball Zebra will approach for a gentle

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Bonny 6

    Bonny

    1 week ago
    • 11 Month Old Female

    Bonny's ideal home Bonny is a 10 month old Collie x German Shepherd Dog with a brain almost as big as her heart. Due to being such a smart puppy Bonny will need an active home who are willing to give her all the physical and mental stimulation she needs. She would also benefit from having social dog friends out and about, or another dog in the home to learn from as she grows.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Sherlock 3

    Sherlock

    1 week ago
    • 12 Year Old Male

    Sherlock's ideal home Sherlock is a wonderful 13yr old Collie who is putting his detective skills to work and is on a very important mission — sniffing out his forever home. Some Puppies just never grow up, and Sherlock is the perfect example! Despite being a senior gentleman, he is still full of life and ready to enjoy his golden years. Sherlock would love a nice quiet home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Tess 5

    Tess

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Tess's ideal home Adorable Tess is a little one-year-old New Zealand Huntaway cross Collie looking for a fun and loving home full of action and adventure. She could share her home with dog savvy secondary school aged children. She could potentially live with another dog in the home with similar energy levels. Tess has good history of living with a cat and could share her home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Bailey 2

    Bailey

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Bailey's ideal home This handsome chap is Bailey! Bailey is looking for a home where he can continue to grow in confidence and enjoy all that life has to offer. Bailey is really sweet but can be shy when meeting new people or experiencing unfamiliar situations, therefore he will require a couple of meets to ensure he is comfortable. Bailey is dog friendly and could potentially

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Ginny 5

    Ginny

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Ginny's ideal home Meet the prettiest angel, Ginny! Ginny is a 2-year old Collie x Lab looking for her forever home! Ginny is dog friendly and enjoys her walks with her polite doggy friends. She would prefer an adult only home where she can come round at her own pace, as she can be a bit worried meeting new people. She has grown her confidence with some of her handlers in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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  • 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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