German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Bristol

22 German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Bristol

Find 22 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Bristol, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare German Shepherd dogs available for adoption in and around Bristol, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a German Shepherd ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a German Shepherd that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and German Shepherd breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Jack 3

    Jack

    • 1 Year Old

    Jack's ideal home Jack is looking for an active home with adopters who are keen to get involved with his continued socialisation and training which he loves doing! He is a smart boy who is very responsive to training so would love to carry this on in his new home. Despite Jack's size, he is such a gentle boy who greets people very calmly so we would be happy for Jack to live

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (41 miles)

  • Yoshida 2

    Yoshida

    • 1 Year Old

    Yoshida's ideal home This bouncy 1-year-old German Shepherd cross is full of life and looking for an active home that can keep up with his energy and enthusiasm. He could live with confident children aged 5 years+ and potentially with another dog. His new family should be committed to ongoing training as he is an intelligent lad who enjoys using his mind. A secure garden and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (41 miles)

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  • Diesel 3

    Diesel

    • 8 Years Old

    Diesel's ideal home Delightful Diesel is looking for a new home after his previous owner sadly passed. Due to his gentle nature, he is suitable to live with primary aged children who are happy with a large dog. Diesel is looking to be the only dog in his new home as he is an independant chap but walking friends would be welcomed to keep up his social skills. While we have no

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (51 miles)

  • Nala 2

    Nala

    • 8 Years Old

    Nala's ideal home Nala is a sweet, friendly 7 Year Old German Shepherd who really enjoys human company and affection, happily seeking out attention and settling well once comfortable. She is confident in everyday environments such as passing traffic and has made great progress with car travel, now hopping into the back seat with ease. She enjoys social interaction with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (141 miles)

  • Lexi 5

    Lexi

    • 3 Years Old

    Lexi's ideal home Lexi is seeking a home where she can be the only dog, allowing her to feel secure while her confidence around other Dogs continues to be built gradually during walks. Her new family should be able to increase her time alone slowly, helping her adjust comfortably to being left. She would be happiest in an active home that can provide plenty of exercise and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (141 miles)

  • Cleo 5

    Cleo

    • 2 Years Old

    Cleo's ideal home Meet Cleo, our gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd x Husky looking for active and training minded adopters. Cleo is best suited as the only pet in the home. She can live with children upper primary aged. She can be left on her own once settled but would benefit from building her leaving hours gradually. Could you be Cleo's perfect match? Cleo is a bundle of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (141 miles)

  • Ernest 5

    Ernest

    • 2 Years Old

    Ernest's ideal home Meet Ernest, a lovely one-year-old German Shepherd, whose had a tough start to life but is now looking for a supportive and loving home. He would thrive in a quieter residential or small town setting with access to open spaces and calmer walking routes. Ernest needs a home with a garden so he can enjoy a run around in a secure area and continue his toilet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (105 miles)

  • Latavia 3

    Latavia

    • 3 Years Old

    Latavia's ideal home Meet the stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd, Latavia. She is looking for patient adopters who have the time to help her adjust to living in a home. She can be worried when being left on her own, so she would really like her adopters to be around for most of the time as she is settling into her home and having minimal leave hours. Latavia will need to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

  • Rosie 4

    Rosie

    • 10 Years Old

    Rosie's ideal home Rosie is a lovely 10-year-old lady with a gentle, low-energy nature who still enjoys her daily walks and plenty of time to sniff and explore. She is confident and friendly when meeting new people, making her a wonderful companion for a calm household. Rosie travels well in the car and would happily join her family on relaxed days out. She will need regular

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (131 miles)

  • Ember 4

    Ember

    • 3 Years Old

    Ember's ideal home This gorgeous girl is looking for an adult only home with at least one female. She will need to be the only dog in the home, no cats but can live with small furries if kept separate. Ember would like to have her own private, secure garden where she can play with her toys and enjoy the sunshine. Adopters will need to have the ability to separate her from the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (141 miles)

  • Apollo 4

    Apollo

    • 4 Years Old

    Apollo's ideal home Apollo is a handsome German Shepherd with sensitive side. He’s looking for patient adopters who will give him the time he needs to settle into his new home and build confidence at his own pace. Once he feels comfortable, Apollo has the potential to become a loyal and rewarding companion. He is looking for a home with children 16+ who can give him space

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (74 miles)

  • Ava 3

    Ava

    • 1 Year Old

    Ava's ideal home Friendly Ava is looking for her forever home! She could live with children aged 10+ who are experienced and confident with larger breeds; this age could be lowered. Ava has had good interactions with the Dogs she has met at the centre and could go home with another well-matched dog. The dog will need to be able to tolerate her playstyle, as she is still a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

  • Georgia 3

    Georgia

    • 1 Year Old

    Georgia's ideal home Beautiful Georgia is looking for a home where everyone is over the age of 15 years old and where she’ll be the only pet. She must have a secure garden and would like a quiet home without too many Dogs around. She would like her new family to be around for most of the day to help her settle in, with potential to build up leaving hours. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (112 miles)

  • Lucky 4

    Lucky

    • 6 Months Old

    Lucky's ideal home Lucky is looking for a home that can match his energy, he would thrive with an active owner who can provide a couple of hours of physical and mental stimulation each day, helping him stay happy, healthy, and well-balanced. Access to countryside walks nearby would be ideal, giving him plenty of opportunities to explore, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. Lucky

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (52 miles)

  • Lestrade 8

    Lestrade

    • 2 Years Old

    Lestrade's ideal home Lestrade is a lovely lad who has found his way into our care after being found as a stray. He is suitable to live with primary school aged children who are happy with a large dog and he could also live with another dog, pending a successful mix in centre before adoption. We have no history for Lestrade around cats, but he could potentially share his home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (51 miles)

  • Roman 3

    Roman

    • 11 Months Old

    Roman's ideal home Meet Roman, our gorgeous 8-month old Collie x Shepherd who is looking for his forever home! Roman is looking for a home with another dog, who is able to tolerate his boisterous playstyle and show him the way of the world. Any children in the home would need to be 11yrs+ due to his excitable, bouncy nature and his typical puppy mouthing. Roman is a lovely,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (26 miles)

  • Rex 4

    Rex

    • 4 Years Old

    Rex's ideal home Sweet Rex is looking for his forever home! He would love adopters who can take him on new adventures and help with his confidence building; he can be worried by new things and loud noises, so he will need his world slowly opened up with positive experiences once he has settled in. He has lived with a cat before, so he could live in a home with cats, pending

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

  • Roscoe 9

    Roscoe

    • 2 Years Old

    Roscoe's ideal home Roscoe is best suited to a home with secondary school children and above. He could potentially live with cats after slow integrations. Roscoe can live in a home without a garden but if he does go to a home with one it will have to be fully secure with a 6 foot fence as he can jump extremely high! Roscoe can live with small furies if they are kept separately

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester (141 miles)

  • Lou Lou 1

    Lou Lou

    • 5 Years Old

    Lou Lou's ideal home Lou Lou is a beautiful girl who has come into our care after living in the same home since she was a puppy. She’s now looking for a loving new family who can help her settle into her next chapter. Lou Lou could live with children aged 10 and over, who understand when she needs a little space and can respect her boundaries. While she can sometimes be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (74 miles)

  • Khol 7

    Khol

    • 9 Years Old

    Khol's ideal home Khol is a loving older boy who has been making firm friends with both humans and Dogs since arriving here. We don’t know if he’s ever been around children before and at 9 years old will likely not want the hustle and bustle of young kids in the house. Those of secondary school age would be fine though as he has been happy to greet all the new faces here.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (51 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adopting a German Shepherd usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the German Shepherd is matched with the right home.

  • Before adopting a German Shepherd, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a German Shepherd can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

  • Browse the listings on this page to see German Shepherd dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find German Shepherds closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

  • Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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