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1 year, 8 months · Female · Border Terrier Cross
Mediumhigh energy
Dogs Trust · Glasgow
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There is 1 Border Terrier looking for a new home in Scotland right now, listed by Dogs Trust. Includes Border Terrier crosses.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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About Border Terriers
| Breed group | Terrier |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Grooming | More than once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 12 years |
What Border Terriers are like to live with
The Border Terrier takes its name from the borders of Northumberland and Scotland, where it worked alongside the Border Foxhounds. The Royal Kennel Club describes it as an "active, game and adaptable working terrier", and says Border Terriers are "intelligent, affectionate and good natured dogs". It adds that they "thrive on being part of family life and do not do well left alone for long periods".
The Royal Kennel Club also says the breed keeps "a strong prey drive and a natural instinct to dig and chase", and says recall training and secure fencing are essential. A rescue Border Terrier is still an individual, and may be a cross. The rescue will know how this particular dog behaves at home and on the lead, so ask them.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club's summary lists up to an hour of exercise a day, and its notes on the breed say "generally at least one hour a day", with mental stimulation as well. It lists the Border Terrier as small and says it can live in a flat, with a small or medium garden, in town or country. It warns buyers to expect "a lively, engaged companion rather than a low maintenance lap dog".
Grooming
The coat is short and sheds. The Royal Kennel Club says it needs grooming more than once a week.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Border Terrier breeders to DNA test for spongiform leucoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM). It lists the lifespan as over 12 years.
A rescue dog's parents were rarely health tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.
Children, cats and other dogs
The Royal Kennel Club says Border Terriers "generally get along well with other dogs when properly socialised", but that smaller pets such as rats or rabbits "may be seen as prey". Whether a particular rescue dog can live with children, cats or other pets depends on the dog, so go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Border Terriers in Scotland: your questions
How many rescue Border Terriers are available for adoption in Scotland?
As of 30 September 2026, 1 Border Terrier is listed for adoption in Scotland on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there Border Terrier puppies for adoption in Scotland?
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in Scotland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
How much exercise does a Border Terrier need?
About an hour a day. The Royal Kennel Club lists up to an hour a day in its summary and says "generally at least one hour a day" in its notes on the breed, plus mental stimulation to prevent boredom. Ask the rescue what this dog is used to.
Are Border Terriers good with other dogs?
Often, but it depends on the dog. The Royal Kennel Club says Border Terriers tend to be less dog aggressive than many other terriers and generally get along with other dogs when properly socialised. A rescue dog's history matters more than its breed, so check the rescue's notes on this dog.
How much does it cost to adopt a Border Terrier in Scotland?
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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 Border Terriers for sale in Scotland?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Border Terrier on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.
Can I get a free Border Terrier in Scotland, 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: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not 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.
Is there a Border Terrier rescue near me in Scotland?
This page lists every Border Terrier with the rescues we list in Scotland and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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