Chunky Working Family Friendly Show German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Lancashire

15 Chunky Working Family Friendly Show German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Lancashire

  • Barley 5

    Barley

    • 3 Years Old

    Barley's ideal home Barley is a lovely, clever boy looking for patient owners who will help him build confidence and settle into home life. He can be a little anxious at times, so he’d love a calm, adult-only home where things are fairly predictable. He enjoys training and having something to do, so he’d suit people who are happy to spend time building a bond with him.

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (63mi)

  • Foxy 5

    Foxy

    • 2 Years Old

    Foxy's ideal home Foxy is a 2-year-old bundle of fun who absolutely loves his toys – especially a football! He’s looking for an active home that enjoys playtime, training, and heading out on adventures together. Foxy can live with older teenagers, but he would prefer to be the only dog in the home while he continues building confidence around other Dogs. He’s a bright

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (63mi)

  • Xander 4

    Xander

    • 8 Years Old

    Xander's ideal home Xander can live with secondary‑school‑age children or older. While he’s friendly when meeting other Dogs, he would benefit from ongoing socialisation and is best placed as the only dog in the home. He cannot live with cats but could live alongside small pets if they are safely separated. Xander should be given the opportunity to gradually build up his

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester  (39mi)

  • Bailey 3

    Bailey

    • 7 Months Old

    Bailey's ideal home Bailey can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Bailey is good around horses. Could you be Bailey's perfect match? Young Bailey is having a lot to deal with, finding himself at the centre at such a young age. He's here

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside  (41mi)

  • Mia 6

    Mia

    • 6 Years Old

    Mia's ideal home Mia is a sweet girl who can live with children of secondary school ages and above. As she is under socialised with other Dogs and can react she will need to be kept on a lead at all times when out and about and would need to be walked by an adult who is comfortable with her strength on the lead. Due to this she would love her own private, secure garden where

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester  (39mi)

  • Nova 4

    Nova

    • 2 Years Old

    Nova's ideal home Nova is looking for a home where she will have access to a private secure garden so that she can gain her confidence before heading out and about. She would be best suited to a home that is knowledgeable and experienced with German Shepherds. She would love a quiet home that has the ability to separate her from any unknown visitors to the home as she can be

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester  (39mi)

  • Bella 6

    Bella

    • 6 Years Old

    Bella's ideal home Bella will need a home with secondary school children and above. Due to having snapped in the past in the vet she will need to be muzzled during invasive vet checks and her family will need to be willing to do vet socials with her. She cannot live with Dogs but her adopters will need to be willing to continue her dog socials out and about. Bella needs a home

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester  (39mi)

  • Nova 5

    Nova

    • 4 Years Old

    Nova's ideal home Beautiful Nova is ready to settle down into an adult, peaceful home. She’ll flourish with a patient family and who ideally have experience of the breed. Nova can take time to make friends so a home with minimal visitors will be best. A home with a garden will be great for her to play about in until she’s ready to go exploring out on walks. Nova may live

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (63mi)

  • Rip 3

    Rip

    • 1 Year Old

    Rip's ideal home Rip would be better as the only dog due to his OTT behaviours but can walk with others. Any children at home would need to be older than 16 as he has snapped around food. Rip is house trained and knows some basic cues, and he needs a 6ft fence in the garden as he can jump. Could you be Rip's perfect match? Rip was born at the centre but has sadly been returned

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside  (41mi)

  • Narla 4

    Narla

    • 1 Year Old

    Narla's ideal home Narla can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home as she is very reactive to other Dogs. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once she's settled in. Narla is very strong on her lead. Could you be Narla's perfect match? Narla is a bright girl who knows lots of tricks and excleed at her training classes.

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside  (41mi)

  • Ayka 4

    Ayka

    • 3 Years Old

    Ayka's ideal home Ayka can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet at home as she is very under socialised with other Dogs. We have no background information for her and she will need all of her basic training. Could you be Ayka's perfect match? Poor Ayka was picked up as a stray so we know nothing about her background. She is very friendly and well

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside  (41mi)

  • Luna 3

    Luna

    • 1 Year Old

    Luna's ideal home Luna is a stunning 4-month-old German Shepherd Crossbreed puppy who is looking for her forever home. She was found as a stray and this ordeal has left her very anxious and shy of people and places she doesn't know but she's doing well with her training and is absolutely bursting with potential. She will need her adopters to continue to slowly build her

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire  (49mi)

  • Cranberry 2

    Cranberry

    • 1 Year Old

    Cranberry's ideal home Cranberry and her siblings are all on the lookout for their individual forever homes. They can live with children who are aged 6 and over who will be comfortable with Dogs that will grow to be a larger breed. They can share their home with another fully vaccinated dog pending a successful meet at the centre. As they are young and still learning they will

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (71mi)

  • Alfie 3

    Alfie

    • 1 Year Old

    Alfie's ideal home Arthur and his siblings are on the search for their individual forever homes. They are 2 months old so looking for a dedicated family that will be around for them throughout the day to help them settle and teach them all the basics. They can live with another fully vaccinated dog pending a successful introduction at the centre and can live with children who

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (64mi)

  • Levi 5

    Levi

    • 3 Years Old

    Levi's ideal home Levi would love for his family to be passionate about dog training and help him out with some of his training skills. He’ll need the basics such as time alone built up and house training. But he would also like to work on his distance work around traffic as he can react to this. Quieter walking routes where he can explore and sniff at ease on the lead will

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham  (64mi)

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  • Narla 3

    Narla

    • 10 Months 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

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks  (122mi)

  • 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

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire  (134mi)

  • Harley 3

    Harley

    • 6 Years Old

    Harley's ideal home Beautiful girl Harley is sensitive and will need a quiet adult only home with no other pets, ideally in a quiet area. She’ll need a secure garden to help build up her confidence before going for walks. She can potentially be left for 2-4 hours once she’s settled in, with the potential to build this up further. She’s currently learning to wear a muzzle

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (104mi)

  • Olive 4

    Olive

    • 2 Years Old

    Olive's ideal home Gorgeous Olive is a 3 year old German Shepherd who is dinky in size, but her personality is larger than life! She is a sensitive soul, who can be reactive to other Dogs, so would prefer a quieter environment, so she wouldn't see too many Dogs on her daily walks. Olive is looking to have access into a secure and private garden, to have as a safe happy place

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    Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland  (149mi)

  • Sandy 3

    Sandy

    • 1 Year Old

    Sandy's ideal home Gorgeous lad, Sandy is looking for a home to teach him all about the big wide world. He needs a home where everyone is aged 15+ and where he will be the only pet. Currently he will need to have his new family around all day with him, but this could be built up over time once he’s more comfortable in the home. He will need someone interested in training,

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    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire  (104mi)

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.

About the German Shepherd Breed

German Shepherds are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.

If you are looking for a German Shepherd, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a German Shepherd? Be sure to check out our German Shepherd Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a German Shepherd puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our German Shepherd Breed Guide.

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