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Border Collie Rescue & Adoption

48 adoptable border collies listed on LocalPetFinder

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How much does a Border Collie cost to adopt?

Adults: $300–$700 CAD
Puppies: $500–$900 CAD

Typical Canadian rescue range. The fee usually covers spay/neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact amount varies by rescue and by the dog's age and medical history — the live number is on each rescue profile below.

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About the Border Collie

The Border Collie is a medium dog breed originating in Scotland / Northumberland. Adult dogs typically weigh 30 to 55 pounds and live 12 to 15 years. The breed is described as highly-intelligent, work-driven, sensitive, reserved-with-strangers.

Owners who incorporate the dog into structured work — agility, herding, dog sport, or daily off-leash adventure in real terrain. Sedentary households, owners expecting a casual companion dog, or working-line dogs placed in town townhouses.

Adult Border Collies need about 90 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 120 minutes. The coat is double-coated with high shedding, and weekly brushing keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Border Collies from rescues across Canada into one searchable place. Use the city links above to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common health concerns for Border Collies

  • Hip dysplasia
    Moderate prevalence; OFA screening is standard for breeding stock. Source: OFA →
  • Collie Eye Anomaly
    A hereditary eye condition affecting both Border Collies and other Collie-type breeds. Source: VCA →
  • MDR1 drug sensitivity
    About 1 in 10 Border Collies carries the MDR1 mutation, making them sensitive to common medications including ivermectin. Source: VCA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Consult your veterinarian for individual health guidance.

Border Collie Adoption FAQ

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How many Border Collies are available for adoption in Canada?▼
As of August 2026, 48 Border Collies are available for adoption in Canada across 21 rescues on LocalPetFinder. Listings update regularly as dogs are adopted and new ones arrive — browse the current Border Collies above and apply directly through the rescue.
Where can I adopt a Border Collie near me in Canada?▼
LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Border Collies from rescues across Canada in one searchable place. Use the city links above the listing to narrow to a city near you, or browse the full inventory below. Each profile links straight to the rescue to apply.
How long do Border Collies live?▼
Border Collies typically live 12 to 15 years.
How much exercise does a Border Collie need?▼
Adult Border Collies need about 90 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 120 minutes — more than mature adults.
What are common health concerns for Border Collies?▼
Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Hip dysplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly, MDR1 drug sensitivity. See the citations in the Health section above for authoritative information on each. This is editorial summary, not medical advice — consult your vet for individual guidance.
How much does it cost to adopt a Border Collie in Canada?▼
Adoption fees for a Border Collie from a Canadian rescue typically range $300 to $700 CAD for adults, with puppies usually $500 to $900. That fee normally covers the spay or neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact number varies by rescue and the dog's age, medical history, and how long they have been in care — the live amount shows on each rescue profile.
Are these Border Collies for sale in Canada?▼
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Border Collie here comes from a Canada rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy a Border Collie from a breeder. If you searched "border collie for sale canada" or "border collie puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a Border Collie in Canada, and should I?▼
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Border Collie breeder typically charges $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Border Collie costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap border collie-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in Canada, adopting a rescue Border Collie is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.
Are there free Border Collies in Canada, or border collies under $500?▼
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Border Collie in Canada typically costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free border collie listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Border Collie puppies in Canada, or only adults?▼
Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Border Collies arriving in Canada rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Border Collie puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find a Border Collie near me in Canada?▼
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from Canada rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving Canada will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.

Need to rehome your Border Collie?

If you are on the other side of this page and need to find your border collie a new home, we have a breed-specific guide: the rescues worth contacting first, realistic timelines, and how to screen adopters. Listing on LocalPetFinder is free.

How to rehome a Border Collie responsibly →

Looking for border collie adoption in a specific city? Each city link above has a city-scoped page with local rescue context, off-leash parks, and city-specific FAQ. Or browse the Calgary Border Collie adoption guide for the most detailed local content we have.

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