Show Working German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Hertfordshire

36 Show Working German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Hertfordshire

Find 36 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire, 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.

  • 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 (11 miles)

  • Narla 3

    Narla

    • 1 Year Old

    Narla's ideal home Narla is a fun loving 9-month old Labrador cross with a big personality and an even bigger zest for life. Full of energy and enthusiasm, she loves nothing more than a game of chase or a good round of catch, making her the perfect companion for an active home. She absolutely adores people and, once she gets to know you, becomes a very affectionate and loyal

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 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 (70 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 (66 miles)

  • Alfie 2

    Alfie

    • 1 Year Old

    Alfie's ideal home Meet Alfie! This super‑smart, super‑friendly Husky x German Shepherd is on the lookout for his forever home. At just over a year old, he’s full of enthusiasm, curiosity and love. Alfie adores people and has been friendly with everyone he’s met! Alfie could live with another well‑matched dog, but he’d be just as happy as the only pet. He loves

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (65 miles)

  • Huxley 2

    Huxley

    • 3 Years Old

    Huxley's ideal home Huxley is a bouncy, cuddly sweetheart on the search for a home. We have no history of Huxley around children but due to his friendly nature he is suitable to live with those of secondary school age. He could also live with a confident and tolerant dog, pending a successful mix in centre. Although we have no history of Huxley around cats, he could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Oliver 3

    Oliver

    • 1 Year Old

    Oliver's ideal home Sensitive soul Oliver is an 11 month old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He has a lot of love to give once he knows you and has built a bond with you, he will lean into you for fusses. This guy likes gentle strolls in the woods, exploring and sniffing everything. He likes to play, a game of tuggy with his raggy toys is his favourite, he will play with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (67 miles)

  • Trigger 5

    Trigger

    • 1 Year Old

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger would truly flourish in a calm, predictable home where he can enjoy a steady routine and a relaxed atmosphere. He feels most comfortable in quiet to moderately busy environments and loves peaceful walks, making a rural or low‑traffic setting an ideal match for him. He would be happiest living with adults or secondary‑school‑aged children who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (43 miles)

  • Narnia 2

    Narnia

    • 10 Months Old

    Narnia's ideal home Narnia is on the search for her forever home with adopters who will be happy to carry on her training and help her settle into home life. She is a young puppy and will need a home that can continue on her basic training, including housetraining, socialisation and exposure to life. Narnia can be worried by new people, so her adopters will need to introduce

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (11 miles)

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    Mocha

    • 10 Months Old

    Mocha's ideal home Mocha is a 5-month-old, high-energy pup who is full of life and enthusiasm. She is very excitable when meeting new people and will suit a home that enjoys an active, bouncy young dog and is committed to ongoing training and socialisation. Mocha is currently conflicted when meeting other Dogs, so she will need patient, positive exposure and guidance to help

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (40 miles)

  • Storm 3

    Storm

    • 4 Years Old

    Storm's ideal home Tall and Handsome boy Storm is a 4 year old Dobermann cross Shepherd who is looking for a loving home to call his own. He loves a squeaky toy, especially squeaky balls, he will zoom around after them if thrown for him and will bring them back for another go, he will also happily play alone pouncing on the ball and batting it around. He can be quite an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (67 miles)

  • Esme 7

    Esme

    • 1 Year Old

    Esme's ideal home Esme is a fun-loving girl who is on the search for her new family. To set her up for success Esme is looking for an adult only home as the only pet. She is a friendly girl (though toys will always win over fuss!), she's just a bit all-over-the-place and will appreciate the calmer environment. Esme can be reactive when she sees other Dogs out and about. A

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (70 miles)

  • Tailor 4

    Tailor

    • 1 Year Old

    Tailor's ideal home Tailor is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on sniffy adventures and provide him with fun and mentally stimulating enrichment to keep his brain busy. He can live with primary school aged children who are confident with a large, playful dog and can give him space to rest when needed. Tailor can be a little frustrated around other Dogs,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (67 miles)

  • Rik 4

    Rik

    • 5 Years Old

    Rik's ideal home Rik is an incredibly endearing five-year-old German Shepherd with both brains and charm in abundance. He’s a bright, fun-loving boy who adores spending time with his favourite people—especially if it involves learning something new. Training sessions are one of his favourite ways to bond, and he’s already mastered an impressive list of tricks. Rik would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (60 miles)

  • 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 (65 miles)

  • Trilby 3

    Trilby

    • 4 Years Old

    Trilby's ideal home Trilby is a beautiful boy, aged approximately three-years-old. Originally found as a stray, we haven’t got any information on his background before his arrival in our care. However, we have been working closely with him to determine what we feel would make for his ideal home! As a boy with lots of energy, yet lacking in general confidence, we think Trilby

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (60 miles)

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  • Buzz 2

    Buzz

    1 week ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Buzz's ideal home Meet Buzz, a 3-year-old Labrador x German Shepherd cross. Buzz’s ideal home would be active and engaged in his ongoing training, a family that is all about the dog. He is looking for adopters who have had previous dog experience, preferably with German Shepherds or GSD crosses. Buzz has a big personality and would love adopters who can help him thrive in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (11 miles)

  • Saffron 4

    Saffron

    1 week ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Saffron's ideal home Saffron can live with children 15+ and could live with a well matched dog. Access to quieter walks would be very beneficial and a family that are around a lot initially to help her get used to her new home environment would be ideal. Could you be Saffron's perfect match? Saffron is energetic, clever and beautiful. She has a lot of energy but is very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (81 miles)

  • Loona 4

    Loona

    1 week ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Loona's ideal home Loona is a beautiful 5-year-old German Shepherd looking for an active, loving home with adopters who can offer her patience and understanding as she continues to grow in confidence. She is a wonderfully well rounded girl who has lived happily with preschool aged children and could fit into a variety of environments, from a bustling city centre to a quieter

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (60 miles)

  • Major 3

    Major

    2 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Major's ideal home Meet Major. A beautiful 4 year old German Shepherd who is looking for his perfect forever home where he can truly be part of the family. He could happily live with children 11+ and would thrive in a home that can match his loving nature and playful energy. Major has lived in a home before and is housetrained, and was also comfortable being left for a few

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (66 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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