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

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

Find 132 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.

  • Tegwyn 2

    Tegwyn

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Wilma 4

    Wilma

    • 7 Months Old

    Wilma's ideal home Meet beautiful Wilma, a sweet 5-month old Border Collie pup looking for her forever home. Wilma is still young and will need some ongoing training, but is incredibly bright and eager to learn new things. Wilma would prefer to be the only dog in the home as she hasn't been socialised much and needs some confidence building in this area, but any children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Harriet 5

    Harriet

    • 11 Months Old

    Harriet's ideal home Meet gorgeous girl, Harriet! Harriet is a 9-month old Border Collie pup looking for her forever home. Harriet is a very clever, bouncy and playful pup looking for an active home that are able to keep her enriched mentally and physically! Harriet would love to live with another dog to help show her the ropes, and any children in the home should be 8yrs+.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Quibble 3

    Quibble

    • 1 Year Old

    Quibble's ideal home Meet Quibble, a stunning 1-year-old Collie eagerly seeking her forever home. While she may be a bit shy and cautious when meeting new people, a household with older children (secondary age and above) would be ideal. Quibble enjoys gentle affection and will jump up for cuddles, but it's important to keep them short to ensure her comfort. Quibble prefers to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Lexi 10

    Lexi

    • 3 Years Old

    Lexi's ideal home Lexi is seeking a home where she can be the only dog, allowing her to feel secure while her confidence around other Dogs continues to be built gradually during walks. Her new family should be able to increase her time alone slowly, helping her adjust comfortably to being left. She would be happiest in an active home that can provide plenty of exercise and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Porter 7

    Porter

    • 4 Years Old

    Porter's ideal home Porter is a sensitive boy who would love to find a calm and patient family to help him flourish. He wants to be friendly but is a worried soul and so won't want to live with young children. Sensible secondary school kids would be fine though. Porter would like to be the only dog in the home for now. While we have no history of Porter around cats, he does

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Nyla 3

    Nyla

    • 10 Years Old

    Nyla's ideal home Nyla is a sweet girl who loves to spend time with her people. She love a fuss and will nuzzle you for more! Nyla came into our care with no known history but has shown herself to be a loving and friendly little dog. Nyla would like her new family to be around for most of the day and build up to leaving her home alone. Nyla enjoys her walks and walks lovely on

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian

  • Bruno 1

    Bruno

    • 3 Years Old

    Bruno's ideal home Bruno is a wonderfully friendly, affectionate lad who loves being part of everyday life. He needs adopters who are confident handling a strong dog who pulls on lead, especially at the start of walks. New environments can initially overwhelm him so a calm, low-pressure home will help him settle. Once settled, his fun, loving personality absolutely shines! He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Lois 5

    Lois

    • 9 Months Old

    Lois's ideal home Lois can be shy meeting new people and is looking for a home with young adults 15+ and must live with another dog in her new home. She has a very playful side with other Dogs, so a dog that would be willing to reciprocate this is a must. She is looking for a quiet home environment , with minimal hustle and bustle, whilst she finds her feet. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Bee 2

    Bee

    • 5 Years Old

    Bee's ideal home Meet Bee, a nearly 5-year-old Collie. Bee’s ideal family would enjoy being outdoors and going on trips. She would love to have a lovely private garden for her to enjoy exploring. Bee would benefit from ongoing training and dog socialisation. She would love a family that can dedicate their time to helping her settle into her forever home and have minimal

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Riley 2

    Riley

    • 5 Years Old

    Riley's ideal home Say hello to Riley! Riley has found himself in Dogs Trust's care through no fault of his own. He is a super sweet gentleman who could share his new home with dog savvy kids aged 10+ and other Dogs pending successful meets at the centre. Riley has been used to living with his best friend Roxy, so we would really love to get this bonded pair rehomed together.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

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    Gina

    • 4 Years Old

    Gina's ideal home Gina is a 4-year-old, high-energy girl looking for a calm, committed home that understands her sensitive nature. She can be shy when meeting new people and prefers a gentle, low-pressure approach, choosing to interact on her own terms. Gina can feel worried around other Dogs and is reactive, but thanks to the hard work of the training team, she is now able to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Lenny 4

    Lenny

    • 1 Year Old

    Lenny's ideal home Meet Lenny! This gorgeous boy is a 1 year old Collie Crossbreed who is looking for a quiet home with dog experience. He will need to be the only pet in his new home, and there should be no children. However, once properly introduced he can have dog walking buddies. Lenny is a super loving boy once he gets to know you, but he will need multiple meets here at

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Nala 5

    Nala

    • 1 Year Old

    Nala's ideal home Say hello to Nala, our beautiful Bernese cross. She is on our Homestay scheme and ready to find a new home. Nala has previously lived with primary school aged children and can do so again in her next home. She also has potential to share her home with another dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Could you be Nala's perfect match? Nala is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Monty 4

    Monty

    • 4 Years Old

    Monty's ideal home Gorgeous Monty is a four-year-old StBernard cross Collie. Mony is looking for adopters with patience and understanding as he is a shy boy needing a calm environment, giving him the time to builds bonds. He is looking to be the only dog in the home. He has no history of living with cats, small furries, or livestock. He could share his home with teenage

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Roxy 2

    Roxy

    • 4 Years Old

    Roxy's ideal home Meet Roxy! Roxy is looking for her new home, through no fault of her own, with her best friend Riley! We would really love to get this bonded pair rehomed together! Roxy is an adorable little lady who could share her new home with dog savvy kids aged 10+ and other Dogs pending successful meets at the centre. Roxy isn't used to being left alone much, but if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Cali the Collie 2

    Cali the Collie

    • 5 Years Old

    Cali the Collie's ideal home Meet beautiful girl, Cali! Cali is a 5-year old Collie who's looking for her forever home! Cali is a sweet baby angel, who can be rehomed with children as young as 4yrs+ and a calm, well-mannered dog. Cali is a really sweet girl, who loves people and gets very excited to explore new places to get her sniffs in. Cali is very food motivated and is an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Malibu 3

    Malibu

    • 4 Years Old

    Malibu's ideal home Meet Malibu, our wonderful 4 year old Collie! Malibu is a classic Collie with bundles of energy and a brain that never stops. She is looking for an extremely active experienced Collie family or working household who can take her on plenty of adventures and engage in enrichment until her heart is content. She can be worried of people initially so will need

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Benji 7

    Benji

    • 5 Months Old

    Benji's ideal home Benji is a 4-month old enthusiastic puppy who loves being with people he knows! This clever boy has already learned various tricks and is looking for experienced owners who would happily continue his training. Benji has previously shown some resource guarding behaviours and will need his new family to continue to work on this with him. Benji is a very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian

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    Cordelia

    • 1 Year Old

    Cordelia's ideal home Cordelia is a bright, bouncy 1 year and 6 month old Border Collie cross looking for a home that can match her energy and nurture her growing confidence. She loves long walks and exploring, but tends to stay close by, often checking back in for reassurance. While she is very affectionate and enjoys a fuss, she prefers to approach on her own terms once she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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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