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

97 Chunky Family Friendly Border Collie Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 97 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.

  • Otto 4

    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

  • Starlight 3

    Starlight

    • 4 Years Old

    Starlight's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl Starlight. Starlight is a 4-year old Saluki X Collie looking for her forever home. She is a very worried girl, but incredibly sweet. She will need some time in her new home to build up her confidence, but she is getting braver and braver here each day! Starlight may be able to live with a calm, confident resident dog to show her the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Brandy 5

    Brandy

    • 4 Years Old

    Brandy's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Brandy! Brandy is a 3-year old Collie who is in need of her forever home! Brandy is looking for a home where she will be the only dog, as she is quite avoidant of Dogs in the centre. She would be happy to go with children 11yrs+ as she is a fun girl, who is happy to explore new places and make new friends! She can sometimes show some

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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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

  • Hugo 1

    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

  • Ned 2

    Ned

    • 3 Years Old

    Ned's ideal home Meet wonderful Ned, a gorgeous 3-year old Collie looking for his forever home! Ned is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Ned could live with children 14yrs+ that are able to give him his time out when he needs it. Ned is an incredibly affectionate boy once you have built a bond with him, and he will jump on your

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Miko 4

    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

  • Crinkle 9

    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

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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

  • Ollie 4

    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

  • Elsa 4

    Elsa

    • 4 Years Old

    Elsa's ideal home Gorgeous Elsa sadly hasn't had the best start in life, so she is looking for a home with all children 16+ and understanding, patient owners due to her worried nature. Elsa loves other Dogs and can live with a friendly dog pending a successful meet at the center. Elsa can get a bit overwhelmed at the vets and for this reason, is working on her muzzle training.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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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

  • Frederick 3

    Frederick

    • 8 Years Old

    Frederick's ideal home Meet Fredrick – a charming 7-year-old crossbreed on the lookout for his forever home! Fredrick is seeking a calm, loving environment where he can be the only pet and truly shine as the star of the show. He can happily live with secondary school-aged children and is comfortable being left for short periods. Due to his strong prey drive and love for

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Swift 6

    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

  • Ollie 5

    Ollie

    • 9 Years Old

    Ollie's ideal home Ollie is a handsome eight-year-old Husky cross looking for a loving, fun home with adults and teenagers. He would like to be the only dog in the home and have canine walking buddies out and about. Ollie has no history with cats, small furries, or livestock. Ollie is looking for a home where he can have fun and receive lots of exercise. Ollie arrived in our

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Hugo 10 1

    Hugo

    • 4 Years Old

    Hugo's ideal home Hugo is a 2-year-old collie. Handsome Hugo is an energetic young boy who is always on the go! He is a typical collie who loves to be outside in the countryside exploring all sights. He is at his happiest when he is having 1-2-1 training or having lots of fun out on a walk or playing games at home. He is a friendly lad who can live with children aged 10 and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian

  • Toby 3

    Toby

    • 4 Years Old

    Toby's ideal home Toby can live with children over 16 and will need to be the only dog. He can be left by himself for two or three hours once settled and is house trained. Could you be Toby's perfect match? Toby is a sweet boy who had a rocky start to life after being illegal smuggled in to the UK from Eastern Europe. He made his way to us after a quarantine period and was

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

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    Pip

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Hamlin 3

    Hamlin

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Pirlo 2

    Pirlo

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian

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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