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Sage

Border Collie

Male, young

New Albany, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Sage Age: 9 months (Young Adult)Weight: 40 lbs (Expected Adult Size: Medium, 25-50 lbs)Breed: Border Collie MixEnergy Level: Medium Dog-Friendly: Yes, can live with other dogs or be an only dogCat-Friendly: UnknownKid-Friendly: Yes, but best with kids 8 years or olderApartment Friendly: YesFence Requirements: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exerciseCrate Trained: Sleeps outside of the crate but can be crated when left alonePotty Trained: Yes Ideal Home / AdopterSage would love an active family since he’s still a young dog with energy to burn. After a good play session, he’s happy to curl up for a cuddle and nap. A home with a fenced yard for rounds of fetch would be perfect. LikesSage enjoys playing fetch and tug with his toys and thrives on interactive play. He loves roughhousing with other dogs, so an active dog sibling would likely be a great match. His favorite treats include peanut butter kongs and deli turkey. When it’s time to rest, he’s happy to snuggle up in your bed or sleep on a dog bed in your room. DislikesSage is still learning that young kids aren’t his puppy playmates, so he can be a bit mouthy when trying to initiate play. He’s also unsure about going up or down stairs and may need a little help until he gains confidence. Sage has the most incredible webbed front paws that make him special. He may love to swim one day! He also leans right in for a hug when offered and can have a very calming presence about him. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##2288048##
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Pare'

Border Collie

Male, young

Sunbury, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pare' was born on April 10, 2022. He is a fluffly attention hog, he'll look for a cuddle then he's off like a dart bouncing off walls. He is very active, loves his belly rubs and all the attention he can get. Pare' will do best in a home with another dog to help him acclimate. If you are interested in Pare', please include your phone number and we will call with more information on Pare' and our adoption process. November 2, 2024, 2:03 pm
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Buddah

Border Collie

Male, young

Sunbury, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Please contact Jetta (Jetta.elliott@att.net) for more information about this pet.Buddah was born on July 5, 2021. He is playful and stubborn at the same time. He likes to be cudddled but on his terms and is demanding with his food and water. It takes awhile for him to warm up but once he does, he's very affectionate and loyal. Buddah will do best in a home with another dog to help him acclimate. If interested in Buddah, please send your phone number with your inquiry and we will call you with information about Buddah and our adoption process. November 2, 2024, 2:03 pm
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Axton *FTA*

Border Collie

Male, young

Ashville, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Introducing Axton! This sweet boy was one of the brightest kids in The DASH Prison Training Program where he brushed up on his house manners before he went to his current foster home. His foster mom said he's such a cuddle bug! In the program, he did well learning to walk on a leash and did not complain about being in his crate but would much rather be out snuggling with his people. He worked on "sit, down, stay, wait, & leave it." (Of course, continued work on these commands will keep him perfect)! His handler said he is very intelligent, attentive, affectionate, and has become comfortable enough to snore in his sleep. Axton is a social boy, who seems to love all people, as well as other dogs! Axton also likes his toys and playing in water. He is energetic at play time but also loves when it's time to chill out. Axton did so well and consistent with practicing his basic commands, he moved on to tricks - He was learning to speak! He is ready for his new family. He's got his tuxedo on ready for his big day when he gets adopted. Let's not disappoint this good boy. * Note: Axton is part of our Foster to Adopt program. Apply now if you are interested in testing how he would acclimate in your home* Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 2, 2024, 3:49 pm
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Jude (prison program)

Border Collie Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, young

Mt. Gilead, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Jude is a 40 lb 1 yr old Border Collie mix. His energy on a scale of 1-10 is 15. He can jump 4 ft in the air without issue and scale a 5 foot barrier without flinching. Jude would likely make a great agility dog for someone. He will NEED a significant amount of exercise daily and anyone that has interest will also need to continue basic obedience with him. He already knows some commands. He is a candidate for our prison training program once he heals up from his neuter surgery. Jude is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, wormed, and microchipped. Anyone with interest can stop at the shelter to meet him and complete an application to be considered. Morrow County Dog Shelter, Mt. Gilead, OH. 419-946-1747January 4, 2025, 10:30 am
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Adopting a Border Collie

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Border Collie - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The average cost to buy a Border Collie puppy is $700, with some costing as much as $4,000 depending on their breeding, location, and color. Alternatively, you can adopt a Border Collie from a shelter or rescue for around $400.

The easiest way to adopt a Border Collie is through a rescue that specializes in the breed. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. The search will show you all the available Border Collies in your area.

Border Collie fun facts

Fun Facts:

The non-human animal who has the largest tested vocabulary is a Border Collie named Chaser. Not only does Chaser know many common nouns like tree, ball, and house, she can correctly retrieve by name over 1,000 differently-named toys!

Border Collies are so skilled at agility tests that often in England, they are disqualified from participating in competitions because they are leaps and bounds ahead of other breeds. Competitions include classes for "ABC Dogs" -- "Anything But Collies."

Another brilliant and famous Border Collie named Betsy (who was on the cover of the National Geographic in 2008) knows 15 people by name alone, and is thought to learn as quickly as a human toddler, if not faster.

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Border Collie Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Border Collie types to temperament and health issues to popular Border Collie mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.