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Collie Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Chippenham

No Rough and Smooth Collies are listed for adoption or rehoming in and around Chippenham right now.

No Rough and Smooth Collies listed in Chippenham right now

That just means none are on the site at the moment, not that the breed is unavailable. New listings arrive from rescues and local owners all the time. Be first in line, or help one find a home.

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Rough and Smooth Collies near Chippenham right now

No Rough and Smooth Collies are listed with rescues in or around Chippenham on LocalPetFinder today. See Rough and Smooth Collies across Wiltshire for the wider area.

About Rough and Smooth Collies

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Collie (Rough), with Smooth figures from its Collie (Smooth) page
Breed groupPastoral
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 56 to 61 cm, bitches 51 to 56 cm at the shoulder
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeSmall house with a large garden
GroomingRough: every day. Smooth: once a week
CoatRough: medium. Smooth: short (both shed)
LifespanRough: over 12 years. Smooth: over 10 years

What Rough and Smooth Collies are like to live with

Rough and Smooth Collies are two British breeds from the same root. The Royal Kennel Club says the Rough Collie shares its origins with the Smooth Collie in the working sheepdogs of Scotland, and it describes both as "friendly, happy and active" with "working roots". According to its Smooth Collie page, the two look almost identical apart from the coat, and until 1994 they could be interbred.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Rough and Smooth Collies in Chippenham: your questions

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How many rescue Rough and Smooth Collies are available for adoption in Chippenham?

As of 8 November 2026, no Rough and Smooth Collies are listed for adoption in and around Chippenham on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.

What is the difference between a Rough Collie and a Smooth Collie?

Mainly the coat. The Royal Kennel Club says the two breeds today look almost identical apart from the coat, and until 1994 they could be interbred. The Rough needs grooming every day, the Smooth about once a week. Their breed standards give the same height range.

Is the Smooth Collie rare?

The Royal Kennel Club lists the Smooth Collie as a vulnerable native breed, while the Rough Collie is not on that list. If you are hoping for one, an alert is the easiest way to hear when one is listed.

How much does it cost to adopt a Collie in Chippenham?

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Collie puppies for sale in Chippenham?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Collie on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. Rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. If you searched "collie puppies for sale Chippenham", the Rough and Smooth Collies here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Collie to a good home in Chippenham, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Collie puppies for adoption in Chippenham?

Not right now: no Rough and Smooth Collies are listed in and around Chippenham today, so there are no puppies either. Puppies do get listed, and rescues can tell you much more about an adult's character, so check back.

Is there a Collie rescue near me in Chippenham?

This page lists every Collie with the rescues we list in Chippenham and reachable from it, Chippenham first and then nearest first, each with its town and distance. You can also see Rough and Smooth Collies across Wiltshire. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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