Dexter, border collie for adoption in Newquay
In foster near Newquay

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Dexter

3 years • Male • Border Collie

Listing last checked 7 November 2026

MediumLow energy

Key facts

Age
3 years
Sex
Male
Breed
Border Collie
Size
Medium

Could live with

  • Children: No
  • Other dogs: Yes
  • Cats: No

Taken from St Francis Dogs Home's listing, and sometimes worked out from Dexter's description. Always check with the rescue before you decide.

Adoption information

St Francis Dogs Home · in foster near Newquay

All adoption applications are handled directly by St Francis Dogs Home. Contact them to arrange to meet Dexter and start the adoption process.

About Dexter

Dexter is a beautiful 2 year old, male Border Collie (Tricolour Blue Slate) who is looking for an understanding home. Someone who enjoys having a dog but doesn’t feel the need to be talking to or cuddling it all the time. Dexter needs a quiet and spacious home No children, no cats or small furries. He does get on with calm female dogs subject to meeting and we think a female dog would help him. He is not comfortable around male dogs. Dexter has been bred from working stock. He is not yet neutered due to his low confidence but he is chemically neutered and we would look to continue this for the foreseeable future. He would suit a couple or a single person with a large outdoor garden or land. He appreciates his own space, a place where he can get away on his own for a while. Dexter can be affectionate and playful but it is on his terms. He doesn’t have a nasty bone in his body, but he sometimes finds the world overwhelming and needs to go off into a quiet space to collect this thoughts. Unlike collies and working breeds in general, Dexter does not need constant walks and stimulations. He does enjoy a walk in quiet woods and he enjoys being played with but equally he is happy to amuse himself with his toys in the garden. PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR DEXTER IF YOU CAN OFFER HIM A QUIET HOME WITH A GOOD SIZE GARDEN OR LAND AND IF YOU HAVE A CALM FEMALE DOG THEN SO MUCH THE BETTER

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