Border Collie Gifts: Personalised Ideas for Owners and Lovers
Quick answer: The best personalised border collie gift is a word art print made from the owner’s own words about their dog. The Personalised Border Collie word art gift starts at £9.99 as an instant digital download, with framed A4 prints from £22.99 and framed A3 from £30.99.
Updated October 2026
Need it today? Every print can be a digital download that arrives instantly, from £9.99. You can print it at home or at a local print shop the same day, and you get a free preview first. Framed and unframed prints are posted (3-5 working days in the UK for framed prints), so they suit buyers with a little more time.
Border collies are not an easy dog to sum up in one phrase. They are clever, intense and endlessly busy, and their owners tend to talk about them with a mixture of pride and exhaustion. That makes them ideal for a personalised gift. You can browse the full range of dog breed gifts, but this guide focuses on border collie gifts and the other collie-type breeds people often mix them up with.
In this guide
- What to buy a border collie owner who already has everything
- Gifts for other collie-type owners
- Ideas for other working and sporting breeds
- A comparison table of the prints
- What words to put on a border collie print
- How it works
- FAQ and about the shop
What do you buy a border collie owner who already has everything?
Border collie owners usually have the lead, the ball launcher, the puzzle feeders and a cupboard full of chewed toys. What they rarely have is something on the wall that actually captures their dog. A personalised print does that, because it is built from words that describe one particular dog rather than the breed in general.
The Personalised Border Collie word art gift is the obvious starting point. It is made to order with your own words, so you can put in the dog’s name, the habits that define them and the places they love. It is from £9.99 as a digital download, or you can choose an unframed print from £9.99, a framed A4 from £22.99 or a framed A3 from £30.99.
It suits birthdays, Christmas, a “gotcha day” anniversary, or a thank-you to someone who has looked after the dog. It also works well as a gift to yourself, which is often how these things start.
What if the dog is a collie, but not a border collie?
People often say “collie” loosely, so it is worth checking which breed the recipient actually has before you order. Getting it right matters, because owners notice.
The Personalised Collie word art print is the one for the classic long-coated collie. At £9.99 it works well for someone who has had collies for years, and the words can reflect that loyal, gentle side of the breed.
For a shaggier, more comical dog, the Personalised Bearded Collie word art gift is from £9.99. Bearded collie owners tend to talk about bounce, mud and hair, and the print can carry all three.
If you are unsure, the safest route is to ask a friend or family member who knows the dog, or glance at a recent photo. The breed name on the print is part of what makes it feel right.
Are there gifts for owners of similar working and sporting breeds?
If you landed here searching for border collie gifts but the dog turns out to be something different, there are plenty of other breeds covered, with more than 130 dog breeds across the shop. All of these are from £9.99.
- For a wiry, cheerful companion, the Personalised Border Terrier word art gift (easy to confuse with a border collie in a search, but a very different dog).
- For a spaniel owner, the Personalised English Cocker Spaniel Word Art Print.
- For a family favourite, the Personalised Labrador Retriever Word Art Print.
- For a high-energy dog with plenty of bounce, the Personalised Boxer Dog Word Art Print.
- For a keen gundog, the Personalised Shorthaired Pointer Word Art Print or the Personalised Irish Setter Word Art Print.
- For a gentle sprinter, the Personalised Greyhound Word Art Print.
- For a small dog with a big personality, the Personalised Miniature Dachshund Word Art Print or the Personalised Scottish Terrier Word Art Print.
Which border collie gift suits which person?
The table below puts the most relevant prints side by side. Every one is made to order with your own words.
| Product | Best for | Example words to include | From price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalised Border Collie word art gift | Border collie owners, birthdays, gotcha-day gifts | Name, clever, herder, fetch, never still | £9.99 |
| Personalised Collie word art print | Owners of classic long-coated collies | Name, loyal, gentle, first walk, home | £9.99 |
| Personalised Bearded Collie word art gift | Bearded collie owners with a muddy sense of humour | Name, bounce, scruffy, muddy paws, joy | £9.99 |
| Personalised Border Terrier word art gift | Border terrier owners (a different dog from a border collie) | Name, tough, cheeky, digger, loyal | £9.99 |
| Personalised English Cocker Spaniel Word Art Print | Spaniel owners who love a busy, happy dog | Name, wagging tail, sniffer, cuddles | £9.99 |
| Personalised Labrador Retriever Word Art Print | Family households with a Labrador | Name, loyal, greedy, swim, best friend | £9.99 |
What words should you put on a border collie print?
This is where a personalised print becomes a real gift rather than a generic one. The best word lists mix the dog’s name with specific, recognisable details. Here are three examples to adapt.
For a working or sporty border collie
- Dog’s name
- Herder
- Agility champion
- Fastest on the field
- Never stops
- Frisbee
- Our best team mate
For a family pet
- Dog’s name
- Brought home in spring
- Rounds everyone up
- Stares until you throw the ball
- Sofa thief
- Best walks, wettest paws
- The heart of the house
For a keepsake or memorial
- Dog’s name
- The years you were with us
- Our clever girl (or boy)
- Favourite hill
- Always watching, always waiting
- Loved and missed
A few tips: use the words the family actually says out loud, include one or two places or dates if you can, and avoid long phrases. Short, punchy words read better in a word art layout and look good from across the room.
How it works
- Choose a print. Pick the breed that matches the dog, such as the Personalised Border Collie word art gift.
- Design it with your own words. Add the name, qualities, places and dates that mean something.
- Preview it free. Check how it looks before you commit.
- Get it your way. Take an instant digital download from £9.99, or have an unframed or framed print delivered. Framed prints ship within 3-5 working days in the UK and 7-15 days internationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a border collie owner?
A personalised word art print is a thoughtful choice because it is made from words about their own dog, such as their name, their habits and the places they love to run. The Personalised Border Collie word art gift starts at £9.99 as a digital download, and framed prints start at £22.99.
Can I get a border collie gift quickly?
Yes. Every print can be a digital download that arrives instantly, from £9.99, and you can print it at home or at a local print shop the same day. Framed and unframed prints are posted, with framed prints shipping within 3-5 working days in the UK.
Can I preview a border collie print before I buy?
Yes. You design the print with your own words and see a free preview before you decide how you want it, whether as a digital download, an unframed print or a framed print.
What words should I put on a border collie print?
Use words that only that dog could earn: their name, their favourite game, the quirks you recognise at a glance, the place you walk and the date you brought them home. Specific words make a print feel personal rather than generic.
What if the dog is a collie but not a border collie?
There are separate prints for other collie types. The Personalised Collie word art print and the Personalised Bearded Collie word art gift are both from £9.99, so you can match the breed exactly.
Is a border collie gift suitable for someone who has lost their dog?
It can be, as a keepsake built from their dog’s name, favourite things and memories. Keep the wording gentle and personal, and use the free preview to check it feels right before you order.
About Word Art Prints
Word Art Prints is a UK shop making personalised word art prints since 2017. There are over 470 designs, and every print is made to order with the customer’s own words, whether that is a name, a date, a memory or a place.