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

132 Working Show Family Friendly 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.

  • Arthur 1

    Arthur

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Arthur's ideal home If you’re looking for a dog who makes life feel a little brighter and a lot more fun, Arthur is already halfway to winning your heart. This 2-year-old sweet Collie is a bundle of joy wrapped in fluff and is always ready to play. Arthur is searching for a home where he can be the only pet and truly shine as the centre of someone’s world. He can live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Beau 3

    Beau

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Taco 5

    Taco

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Oscar 4

    Oscar

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a fun-loving two-year-old Border Collie looking for a home. He could share his home with children as young as eleven. He is looking to be the only dog in the home and would enjoy doggy pals to socialise with when out and about. He has no history of living with cats and small furries. Oscar has been fine walking on his lead around sheep and cows.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Marvin 2

    Marvin

    • 1 Year 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    • 10 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Ozzy 2

    Ozzy

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Ozzy's ideal home Meet 3-year-old, charming Ozzy, who is looking for a forever home with adopters who live an active lifestyle. He would love adopters who can continue with his training and take him on fun adventures, allowing him to explore the world! Ozzy can be strong on-lead and would like adopters who are happy to help him work on walking nicely on-lead. He could live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Bodhi 3

    Bodhi

    • 7 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Jake 4

    Jake

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

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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

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    Ella

    • 1 Year Old

    Ella's ideal home Ella is a sensitive and gentle young Border Collie who is still learning to feel safe in the world around her. At just 1 year and 2 months old, she can be shy and timid, especially with new people, and will need a patient and understanding home that allows her to build trust at her own pace. Once she feels secure, Ella enjoys affection and will happily accept

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Violet 4

    Violet

    • 3 Years Old

    Violet's ideal home Violet is a shy and gentle Collie cross who is ready to start her search for a new home. Violet is a nervous girl and has been working hard with her main carer and our training team to build confidence and learn normal doggy behaviours. Violet is just learning how to walk on her lead so will need calm and patient new owners who can continue to work on this

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Meg 3

    Meg

    • 8 Years Old

    Meg's ideal home Meet Meg, a gentle eight-year-old Border Collie with a heart full of love. She’s looking for a peaceful home where life moves at a steady pace. Best suited to a rural setting or a small residential area with low traffic, Meg would love a home with a secure garden where she can spend long, lazy afternoons sunbathing in the grass. An adult-only home with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

  • Keeper 4

    Keeper

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

  • Opie 3

    Opie

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Harry 3

    Harry

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

  • Melon 3

    Melon

    • 11 Years Old

    Melon's ideal home Melon is looking for her forever retirement home! She is a gorgeous 11-year-old Border Collie who, despite her age, still love to go out & explore! Melon is an easy-going, young-at-heart lady who enjoys sniffy adventures and snoozes on the sofa in equal measure. She can live with secondary school aged children who understand she is an older girl and will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

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    Finn

    • 5 Years Old

    Finn's ideal home Finn is a calm, confident and instantly friendly 5-year-old Border Collie who loves meeting new people and will happily approach for a gentle greeting. He thrives on affection and enjoys sitting beside you for a fuss, making him a lovely companion in the home. Finn is currently kenneled with his friend Rio, and the pair have formed a strong bond, so ideally

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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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

  • Max 2

    Max

    • 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

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

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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