Family Friendly Male (Dog) German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

32 Family Friendly Male (Dog) German Shepherd Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 32 male German Shepherd dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare German Shepherd dogs available for adoption across the UK, 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.

  • Awaiting Photos

    Cairo

    2 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Cairo's ideal home Cairo is a sweet-natured 1-year-and-5-month-old Shepherd who is finding kennel life a little stressful, although he is coping well despite this. He can be a little excitable when first coming out of his kennel, but he is easily distracted and settles with guidance. Once out and about Like many Shepherds, he will occasionally bark if an unfamiliar person

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Hogan 3

    Hogan

    4 days ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Hogan's ideal home šŸ¾ 24 Hours in the Life of Hogan! Hi, Iā€™m Hogan! Iā€™m a medium-sized bundle of fun (20kg, in case youā€™re wondering!) with a BIG heart, a very busy brain and an absolutely enormous capacity for cuddles. 7am ā€“ Morning cuddles, obviously! šŸ„° Before we do anything else, there must be cuddles. Iā€™m a very affectionate boy and my humans are pretty much

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

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    Ivan

    1 week ago
    • 6 Month Old Male

    Ivan's ideal home Meet Ivan, a 5-month-old Collie X Shepherd who hasnā€™t had the best start to life and is looking for his forever family. He is a sweet boy who has a lot of love to give and just needs some guidance and time to settle into a home environment. Ivan is not familiar with walking on the lead, so he will slowly need to build up his confidence with this, so he is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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    Gerrard

    2 weeks ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Gerrard's ideal home Gerrard can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet, although he can walk with some Dogs. He is house trained and has been good when left for an hour or two, but isn't used to being alone longer than that. Gerrard is currently receiving pain relief for hip pain and this may be ongoing. Could you be Gerrard's perfect match? Gerrard

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

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    Dodger

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Dodger's ideal home Energetic dog that will walk for hours, he is looking for an active home whoā€™ll include him in all their adventures, Dodger is a young dog (2 years 9 months) and will benefit from a family who enjoy training, he can be strong on the lead, he knows sit, lie down. He loves his treats, he prefers to be with people, Heā€™d be suited to older children who are

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in ,

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    Marshall

    3 weeks ago
    • 8 Year Old Male

    Marshall's ideal home Marshall can live with another dog and older primary school-aged children. He can be left for short periods, but heā€™d much rather be with his people for most of the day. Marshall is an older boy, but donā€™t let that fool you ā€” he still has plenty of bounce! Heā€™s an excitable chap who enjoys his walks and walks well on the lead. Heā€™s always happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

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    Xander

    2 weeks ago
    • 10 Week Old Male

    Xander's ideal home These little cuties are all looking for their forever home! Xander and his siblings are 8 week old German Shepherd crossbreeds who are all looking for their individual homes. Due to their age, these pups will require all basic puppy training, from house training to lead walking and everything in between! They will grow to be large in size so keep this in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

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    Brodie

    • 7 Month Old Male

    Brodie's ideal home Brodie is a super sweet 6 month old Husky x German Shepherd who adores spending time with his human friends. Heā€™s a lovely lad looking for kind, patient adopters who can help him feel safe and confident as he grows. Brodie absolutely adores a fuss and will ask you for more if you stop! He is such a fun, sociable boy and loves meeting people, always very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

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    Major

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Major's ideal home Handsome Major is a 2 year old German Shepherd who is ready to find his forever home. This big beautiful boy loves everyone he meets and is super friendly but does sometimes forget just how big he is. He has lived with young children before and we believe he could do again following a meeting here at the centre. Major would like to be the only pet in his new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

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    Bramble

    • 7 Year Old Male

    Bramble's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy Bramble! He is an excitable and playful 7.5 year old German Shepherd X Rottweiler. Bramble is a friendly, jumpy boy that canā€™t wait to meet his new people and make friends with both people and Dogs. Bramble could live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at our centre, and would prefer for all children in the home to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

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    Bruce

    • 8 Month Old Male

    Bruce's ideal home Bruce is a young boy who is looking for a family to help him with the puppy basics alongside building his confidence. He has a good history around kids but is quite a sensitive soul. A home where children are a little older, of around secondary school age, would suit him best. Bruce is still working on his dog socials and isnā€™t quite sure what to do with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

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    Koda

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Koda's ideal home Koda is a sweet, active boy with a big love for tennis balls, food and getting out to explore. He can be a little reserved when meeting new people, but give him a bit of time to get to know you and he soon starts to relax, seek out affection and show off his lovely personality. He would enjoy a home where he can keep both his body and brain busy, with plenty

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

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    Shiva

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Shiva's ideal home Shiva is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Thornton 4

    Thornton

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Thornton's ideal home Thornton is a 2 month old German Shepherd X Belgian Shepherd Pup. He is looking for a fairly active home that can help him learn all the basics to thrive in life. He has the potential to live with another dog pending meets at the centre and could live with other animals providing initial introductions are carefully managed. He could live with children of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Odin 4

    Odin

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Odin's ideal home Odin is a handsome 5yr old German Shepherd looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. He is able to live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. Could you be Odin's perfect match? Odin has positive home history of being fully housetrained and travelling well in a car. He doesn't have much experience of being left

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

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    The General

    • 2 Year Old Male

    The General's ideal home Looking for a family who are a super lovers of his breed is The General! Heā€™ll thrive with ā€˜Shepherdyā€™ people who can provide him with plenty of attention that he adores. The General does need his training continuing in the home. This will include house training and leaving hours, calm greetings with people and keeping up social skills with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham

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    Tywin

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Tywin's ideal home Sweet and loving boy Tywin is a 2 year old Shepherd cross with a heart of gold. He takes a little time to warm up to new people but once he has a bond with you, you have a friend for life. Once he knows and trusts you he is an absolute cuddle bug, if you give him a gentle scratch on his back he will lean into you for more. Tywin hasnā€™t really figured out

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

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    Spider-man

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Spider-man's ideal home Spider-Man and his siblings are excitable 3-month-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Puppies who loves meeting new people and exploring the world around them. Like any young puppy, he is teething and will use his mouth to investigate, meaning plenty of nipping and mouthing should be expected. He is outgoing around other Dogs and currently enjoys

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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    Buster

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Buster's ideal home Meet Buster, a 4-year-old German Shepherd cross looking for adopters who enjoy going for walks and adventures. Buster would like to be the only dog in the home due to his dog socialisation, but he could have walking friends. He is a large breed dog, so his adopters should be confident and comfortable with walking him, as he can be strong at times. He is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

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    Saxon

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Saxon's ideal home Saxon is a 1-year-old German Shepherd who is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can continue to grow in confidence and strength. He is finding kennel life quite stressful and would really benefit from a settled environment where he can relax. Saxon came to us very underweight and with some muscle wastage, so it is important that his exercise

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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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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