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Gear for your Collie
The essentials we'd set up for a new Collie, starting with the slicker & deshedding brush.
Slicker & Deshedding Brush
Tames shedding and prevents painful mats.
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Long Training Line (15–30 ft)
Recall practice and breathing room before you fully trust each other.
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Escape-Proof No-Pull Harness
Gentle control on the first walks — built so a spooked dog can't back out of it.
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Flirt Pole
Ten minutes drains more energy than a long walk — channels prey drive.
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Orthopedic Dog Bed
A supportive memory-foam bed for tired joints — and it fits right inside the crate.
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Adopting a Collie in Newfoundland and Labrador
Collies are the gentle, intelligent herding dogs made famous by Lassie, and both the Rough (long-coated) and Smooth (short-coated) varieties turn up in Canadian rescue. They are medium to large (about 45 to 75 pounds), deeply people-focused, and known for being soft, sensitive, and easy to train with kind methods. This page pulls every adoptable Collie and Collie cross from the Newfoundland shelters we cover into one place, refreshed regularly.
Purebred Collies are uncommon in Newfoundland rescue and often reach adopters through owner rehoming, so set an alert. St. John's shelters see Collie crosses more often than purebreds; a foster home's notes on energy and sociability matter more than the label.
Temperament, exercise, and grooming
Collies are active but not frantic: a good daily walk plus play and some training or herding-style games keeps them content. They are sensitive dogs that thrive on gentle handling and do poorly with harsh corrections. Most are excellent with children and other pets when socialized. The Rough Collie's long double coat needs weekly brushing (more during seasonal coat blows) and handles Newfoundland's cold, wet winters well; the Smooth Collie is far lower-maintenance.
Two breed-specific health notes worth raising with any rescue: Collies can carry the MDR1 gene mutation, which causes sensitivity to certain common medications, so tell your vet the dog is a Collie; and Collie Eye Anomaly is an inherited eye condition worth asking about. Newfoundland rescues provide a veterinary assessment before adoption.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable dog across the province on Dog Adoption Newfoundland and Labrador.
Collie Adoption FAQ — Newfoundland and Labrador
Where can I adopt a Collie near me in Newfoundland?
Collies are uncommon in Newfoundland rescue and often reach adopters through owner rehoming. St. John's shelters see Collie crosses more often than purebreds. This page aggregates every adoptable Collie from the Newfoundland shelters we cover; set an alert because gentle, well-socialized ones are adopted quickly.
Are Collies good family dogs?
Yes, Collies are among the best family dogs when socialized. They are gentle, patient with children, and bond closely with the household. They can be reserved with strangers and some are vocal, but they are rarely aggressive. As with any dog, ask the rescue about the individual dog's history with kids and other pets and do a proper meet first.
How much grooming does a Collie need?
A Rough (long-haired) Collie needs weekly brushing, and more during the twice-yearly coat blow when the dense undercoat sheds heavily. A Smooth Collie is much easier, needing only occasional brushing. Neither should be shaved: the double coat insulates against both Newfoundland cold and summer sun. Budget for a professional groom a few times a year for a Rough Collie.
Should I buy or adopt a Collie in Newfoundland?
Adopting is the better choice for most homes. Adoption fees run roughly $300 to $600 and include spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip, versus well over $1,500 from a breeder. Most rescue Collies are adults with a known, foster-evaluated temperament. If you have a specific documented need a rescue cannot meet, choose a reputable breeder who screens for MDR1 and eye conditions.
Need to rehome a Collie?
If you can no longer keep your Collie, you can list them for free on LocalPetFinder. Your dog stays in your home until you find the right family, you screen who applies, and there is no surrender fee. Not sure yet? Our guide to surrendering a dog in Canada walks through every option first.
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