Border Collie Dogs Available for Adoption

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Name: Sugar Poppy
Size: Medium range: 26-60 lbs
Adoption Donation:†̄$250 (applicable sales tax included). †̄Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.†̄
Other:†̄†̄ Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip

Sugar Poppy would love to have an adventure with you!

Foster Home Feedback

1/19/26 Former Adopter Feedback: Sugar Poppy is a 2-year-old Border Collie mix, fully potty- and crate-trained, with her crate as her comfort zone. She has a low to medium energy level with occasional zoomies, sleeps well overnight, and eats a limited-ingredient beef and brown rice kibble due to a suspected chicken sensitivity.

She is incredibly sweet, gentle, and polite. After calm introductions, she loves affection from adults. She has been friendly and neutral with other dogs and handles outings, groomer visits, and errands beautifully.

Sugar Poppy knows sit, "go potty," her name, and goes to her crate on command. She is learning "down," responds well to patient, gentle handling, and walks on a harness. She is improving leash skills but should remain leashed as she lacks recall. She adores car rides and hops right in.

Her temperament is exceptional—no aggression, destructiveness, or barking (only occasional soft "awhoo"). She is calm when left alone, resting quietly in her crate. She enjoys brushing, puzzle toys, predictable routines, couch cuddles, belly rubs, and being a cozy companion.

Her main challenge is apartment living. Shared hallways, unpredictable noises, and constant activity overwhelm her and can trigger fear behaviors like shaking, freezing, or trying to escape. This disappears in calmer environments—she thrives in houses, public spaces, and family homes. At a relative’s house, she confidently explored, cuddled with new people, and relaxed easily.

Sugar Poppy needs a quiet, low-traffic home—ideally a house—with direct outdoor access and no shared hallways. A yard is a bonus but not required. With patient caregivers and a calm environment, she will settle beautifully and show her affectionate, loyal, confident self.

She’s truly a wonderful dog who just needs the right setting to shine.

8/21/25 Foster Home Feedback: ​ Sugar Poppy has been with me for about two weeks. She is getting used to life indoors! She LOVES walks, and this may be the quickest way to build a connection with her. She’s a little nervous of new surroundings and new folks at first, but each day she is coming out of her shell more and more. Once Sugar Poppy feels comfortable with you then she’s a big snuggle bug and insists on laying on your lap. Her zoomies are second to none in the cuteness department. Sugar Poppy doesn’t mind her kennel at all, and she loves a chew toy. I haven’t seen her show any aggression towards anyone or anything. I also haven’t heard her bark yet. Sugar Poppy has been an easy and polite pup, and I think she would be a great fit for any lucky family!To view additional dogs available for adoption, please see our website: www.4luvofdog.org

The Border Collie is a highly intelligent and energetic dog breed known for their herding capabilities and exceptional obedience. Originating from the border regions of Scotland and England, these agile and versatile dogs are famous for their focus, stamina, and trainability. With their striking black and white coat and intense gaze, Border Collies excel in various canine sports and activities, making them ideal companions for active families and individuals seeking a loyal and dynamic pet.