Family Friendly Working Chunky German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South West England

28 Family Friendly Working Chunky German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In South West England

Find 28 German Shepherd dogs for adoption in South West England, 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 South West England, 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.

  • 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 (46 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 (99 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 (77 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 (54 miles)

  • Zara 4

    Zara

    • 8 Years Old

    Zara's ideal home Meet beautiful Zara who is a 7 year old German Shepherd. She's ready to find her paw-fect forever home where she can enjoy all the comforts a home has to offer. Zara is housetrained and happy to be left for an hour or so however we recommend this is gradually built back up as she settles into her forever home. Zara is a lovely girl who is happy to greet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles)

  • Esme 7

    Esme

    • 2 Years 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 (77 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 (32 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 (91 miles)

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  • Willow 7

    Willow

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Willow's ideal home Willow is a 1yr old German Shepherd cross with a soul as beautiful as she is. She is quite a nervous lady but once you know her the sweet and goofy side of her really shines through. As she likes a short intro to new faces Willow is best suited to an adult only home. She’ll need to be the only dog but has lived with cats before and could potentially do so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (77 miles)

  • Franklin 4

    Franklin

    • 4 Years Old

    Franklin's ideal home Super handsome and fluffy boy Franklin is a 4 year old German Shepherd who likes a gentle sniffy stroll in a quieter area where he can explore at his leisure. He’s not super fussy with toys, but does like to bounce and play around with his favourite people, he also loves a splish splash in the paddling pool, just watch out for the inevitable shake out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (149 miles)

  • Erika 8

    Erika

    • 9 Years Old

    Erika's ideal home Erika is a sweet girl who is currently being a wonderful house guest out in one of our foster homes. She is looking for a home where she is the only dog but can have walking friends out and about once she has settled in. Erika is able to live with children of secondary school age. Erika absolutely adores her toys and will spend a lot of her time playing

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (77 miles)

  • Buzz 2

    Buzz

    • 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 (90 miles)

  • Saffron 4

    Saffron

    • 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 (136 miles)

  • Loona 4

    Loona

    • 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 (91 miles)

  • Major 3

    Major

    • 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 (99 miles)

  • Rudi 3

    Rudi

    • 2 Years Old

    Rudi's ideal home Rudi is a handsome 2-year-old Rottweiler cross German Shepherd looking for an active home ready to continue his training and help him settle into family life. He came into our care as a stray, so unfortunately we do not have any previous home history for him. Because of this, Rudi may need some help with housetraining and learning how to be left alone, so any

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (99 miles)

  • Reece 3

    Reece

    • 6 Months Old

    Reece's ideal home Meet Reece, an adorable 5-month-old German Shepherd looking for his forever home! Reece is a playful pup who enjoys time with his sibling, Rowan, and gets along well with other Dogs. He has the potential to live with another dog, pending successful introductions at the center, and could also adapt to living with cats with careful introductions at home. Reece

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (175 miles)

  • Rowan 3

    Rowan

    • 6 Months Old

    Rowan's ideal home Meet Rowan, a charming 5-month-old German Shepherd puppy eagerly searching for his forever home. This delightful pup is currently living with his sibling Reece, and they enjoy playing together. While Rowan is initially cautious when meeting other Dogs, he warms up and becomes curious after some reassurance. He could potentially live with another calm dog

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (175 miles)

  • Athena 1

    Athena

    • 5 Years Old

    Athena's ideal home Say hello to Athena. She is a beautiful 5 year old German Shepherd looking for her forever home. Athena can live with older secondary school aged children that are confident with large breed Dogs. She is unable to live with another dog in the home, but she is dog social and loves to say hi and have a little play, but she is scared of Chihuahua's! Athena is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (46 miles)

  • Ozzy 5

    Ozzy

    • 9 Months Old

    Ozzy's ideal home Ozzy is a large, bouncy puppy ready to settle into his new home. He can be a little shy on first greetings but a tasty treat is the way to his heart! He is best suited to live with secondary school aged children but could have younger kids visiting once settled. He loves going out for walks where he can explore and meet other Dogs. Ozzy has lived with a dog

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (77 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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