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

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

Find 91 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.

  • Huck 4

    Huck

    5 days ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Huck's ideal home Huck is looking for an active and loving home where he can enjoy plenty of exercise, playtime and companionship. As an intelligent 4-year-old Border Collie, he will benefit from having opportunities to keep both his body and mind busy. Huck would suit a home in a quiet area away from noisy or busy traffic. A secure private garden would be ideal as he loves to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

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    Watson

    5 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Watson's ideal home Meet Watson, a one-year-old Crossbreed with a friendly, playful personality and plenty of youthful energy! This bouncy, enthusiastic boy loves to have fun and would thrive with an active family who enjoy getting out and about, as well as spending time playing together. Watson is still young and has lots to learn, so he will need patient, committed owners

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Maple 2

    Maple

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Maple's ideal home Meet the lovely Maple. Maple is a gorgeous 1.5 year old spaniel crossbreed. She is a very sweet, shy girl who will require a calm and understanding home. Although she can be nervous when she first meets people, she warms up quickly, loves her cuddles and is very affectionate. When she is uncomfortable she can show some appeasement behaviours so a home that

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Cowboy 5

    Cowboy

    1 week ago
    • 10 Month Old Male

    Cowboy's ideal home Cowboy is a wonderful young lad who is oodles of fun! As he is still a young boy, he still has lots of things to learn and may keep his new family busy. Cowboy has come in with little information and may need training in all areas including house training and time left alone will need to be built up gradually- leaving him with plenty to do to keep him busy.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Skittles 2

    Skittles

    1 week ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Skittles's ideal home Skittles is looking for a home with older secondary school children and is able to live with another dog/confident cat in his new home. It is likely that Skittles hasn't had much experience living in doors - so is looking for a patient family willing to build his confidence up and show him the comforts of home life. Could you be Skittles's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Bryony 6

    Bryony

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Bryony's ideal home Sweet Bryony is ready to find her forever home! Bryony is a 1-year old Collie who can live with secondary school aged children who can be mindful of the space she needs. She is able to live with another dog in the home pending a successful pre-adoption mix, provided they are a calm confident buddy who can help show her the ropes. Bryony is still learning

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Haribo 2

    Haribo

    1 week ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Haribo's ideal home Haribo if looking for a home with older secondary school children and is able to live with another dog/confident cat in his new home. It is likely that Haribo hasn’t had much experience living indoors – so is looking for a patient family willing to build his confidence up and show him the comforts of home life. Could you be Haribo's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Jazzy 2

    Jazzy

    1 week ago
    • 4 Year Old Female

    Jazzy's ideal home Meet Jazzy, a shy but sweet Collie who found herself in our care due to no fault of her own. Jazzy can live with primary school aged children, as long as they are mindful of her boundaries. Whilst she'd love to have doggy friends out and about, Jazzy will need to be the only dog in the home, and any other pets should be introduced prior to adoption as we

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Ghost 4

    Ghost

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Ghost's ideal home Ghost is a charming two-year-old Collie cross Bulldog with a big heart and a love for human companionship. He enjoys meeting new people, soaking up affection and playing with his favourite tennis balls. Once he feels comfortable, he’s just as happy snuggling up for a cosy snooze and enjoying some quiet time with his favourite people. Could you be Ghost's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Hazel 1

    Hazel

    1 week ago
    • 12 Week Old Female

    Hazel's ideal home Meet Hazel! Hazel is looking for her forever home. This little cutie is currently 10 weeks old and is ready for her new home. She will require all forms of basic puppy training from house training to lead walking and much much more! Hazel is believed to be a Collie X Spaniel crossbreed, and she will grow to medium/large size and will be an intelligent,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Boss 3

    Boss

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Boss's ideal home Super smart and playful Boss is a 2 and a half year old Border Collie with a thirst for knowledge and a need to learn and use his brain. This fun guy loves nothing more than an epic game of fetch, he will chase after his ball and bring it back to you for hours if you let him. He is an outdoorsy boy, with his nose to the ground he will happily sniff and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Connie 2

    Connie

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Female

    Connie's ideal home Connie is a lovely young Collie who has recently come into our care. Connie can be a nervous girl, so any children in the home should be of secondary school age or higher as they need to be able to understand her behaviour and respect her space. Connie will be able to live with another dog in the home, provided they are calm, confident and can show her the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Coops 7

    Coops

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Coops's ideal home Coops is a 3 year old Collie who is looking for an experienced home with a family who can keep up with him! Coops was (probably) a footballer in a previous life, as he loves to kick his toys around! As a Collie, he is a total smartie pants and enjoys getting out for long walks, but he'd love to have a job to put his brain to. He also loves his enrichment,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland

  • Wave 2

    Wave

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Wave's ideal home Sweet and handsome boy Wave is a 1 and a half year old Border Collie who finds the world a worrying place. He is an energetic boy who likes to jump and climb, once settled in his new home he might be great at agility. He loves snuggles with his favourite people, even sneaking in the odd cheeky kiss when you least expect it, he does need you to check in with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Lassie 7

    Lassie

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Lassie's ideal home Lovely Lassie is a 2 year old Collie who is a smart and playful girl! Lassie loves a ball, enrichment, tug of war, training, but most of all... a cuddle! Lassie prefers the company of people to other Dogs, so is looking to be the only dog in the home where she can enjoy being a pampered princess. Any children in the home should be around upper secondary

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland

  • Zephyr 4

    Zephyr

    2 weeks ago
    • 12 Year Old Female

    Zephyr's ideal home Zephyr's ideal home would be with a loving family who enjoy plenty of cuddles, companionship and little adventures together. As a slightly older dog, she would love a home that understands she may not manage long walks but still enjoy a gentle wander, exploring new places and sniffing all the wonderful smells along the way. A cosy home, comfy beds, lots of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Junior 6

    Junior

    3 weeks ago
    • 11 Month Old Male

    Junior's ideal home Junior is such a big goofball, he is just full of love. He adores people and makes new friends very quickly. He is a star football player and will spend time chasing and kicking a ball around by himself. He is a big fan of tennis balls and would be a star player at Wimbledon given half a chance. He is a young man with manners and will take a treat very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Jetson 3

    Jetson

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jetson's ideal home Jetson can live with teenagers but no other pets, due to a lack of socialisation. We have no history for him so cannot guarantee that he is house trained or used to spending time home alone. Could you be Jetson's perfect match? Jetson is a frisky little fellow, on the timid side but he comes alive when he's out exploring. He worries a little about being

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Whisper 7

    Whisper

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 Year Old Female

    Whisper's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Whisper! Whisper is a 7.5-year old Collie looking for her forever home. Whisper would prefer to be the only dog in the home but would be happy to make calm, polite friends out and about. Whisper is looking for all kids in the home to be older primary school age and above, as she can show some appeasement behaviours if overhandled. She

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Patty 5

    Patty

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Patty's ideal home Patty is a gorgeous Collie x Australian Shepherd who found herself in our care due to no fault of her own. She's incredibly sweet and friendly, and has really come out of her shell during our time with us, quickly becoming a staff favourite! She'll be able to live with primary school children, providing they are mindful of her boundaries, and will be happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

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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.

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  • 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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