Murphy
10 months • Male • Golden Retriever
Largehigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming· Banbridge
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Large rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Banbridge
There are 19 large dogs looking for a new home in and around Banbridge right now, listed by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Paws and People, Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming, Little Paws Rescue NI, The Barn Animal Rescue, Assisi Animal Sanctuary and The Underdogs NI. Large dogs here are dogs the rescue lists as large or giant.
6 in Banbridge itself and 13 more reachable from it, in places such as Craigavon, Moira and Newtownards. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 3 puppies, 9 adults and 6 older dogs.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Starson
3 years • Male • Greyhound
Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Paws and People· Banbridge
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Oscar
1 year, 7 months • Male • Collie
Largehigh energy
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Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming· Banbridge
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Maeve
3 years • Female • Lurcher
Large
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Paws and People· Banbridge
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Large dogs near Banbridge right now
19 large dogs are listed in or around Banbridge today, with 7 rescues. 6 are in Banbridge itself and 13 with rescues around it. By age: 3 puppies, 9 adult dogs and 6 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 10 are male and 8 female. The newest was added on 13 November 2026.
- Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 9 miles away: 7 large dogs
- Paws and People in Banbridge: 4 large dogs
- Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming in Banbridge: 2 large dogs
- Little Paws Rescue NI at Craigavon, about 8 miles away: 2 large dogs
- The Barn Animal Rescue at Newtownards, about 29 miles away: 2 large dogs
- Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig, about 31 miles away: 1 large dog
- The Underdogs NI at Carrickfergus, about 32 miles away: 1 large dog
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About large dogs in Banbridge
Large dogs are among the most overlooked and most rewarding adoptions. They often wait longer in rescue than small dogs and puppies, yet many are calm, trained, gentle companions who simply need a home with room and a daily walk. This page gathers the large dogs listed with rescues in and around Banbridge.
Typical large breeds and crosses in UK rescue include Labradors, German Shepherds, Huskies, Lurchers, Greyhounds and large crossbreeds. Energy varies hugely within large dogs, from a sofa-loving retired Greyhound to a high-drive working breed, so match the individual dog to your routine. The rescue or foster home can tell you a dog's real energy, manners and who it can live with before you commit.
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Large dogs by breed in Banbridge
Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Banbridge, of every age and size, and the count here is how many of them are on this page. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.
German Shepherds in Banbridge →2 on this page todayLabradors in Banbridge →2 on this page todayHuskies in Banbridge →None on this page todayGolden Retrievers in Banbridge →1 on this page todayPyrenean Mountain Dogs in Banbridge →None on this page todayRottweilers in Banbridge →2 on this page todayGreat Danes in Banbridge →None on this page today
Large dogs in Banbridge: your questions
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Which rescues near Banbridge have large dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira, about 9 miles away): 7, Paws and People (in Banbridge): 4, Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming (in Banbridge): 2, Little Paws Rescue NI (at Craigavon, about 8 miles away): 2, The Barn Animal Rescue (at Newtownards, about 29 miles away): 2 and Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig, about 31 miles away): 1, and 1 more. By age, that is 3 puppies, 9 adult dogs and 6 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 13 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Are there large dogs for sale in Banbridge?
No. Rescues rehome large dogs for an adoption fee rather than selling them, so be wary of any advert that asks for a deposit before you have met the dog. In and around Banbridge today, large dogs are listed by Paws and People (in Banbridge), Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming (in Banbridge) and Little Paws Rescue NI (at Craigavon, about 8 miles away), and 4 other rescues. Paws and People asks £150 for an adult dog and Little Paws Rescue NI £250 a dog. For Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming, see the rescue's own page for its fee.
Can I get a large dog free to a good home in Banbridge, or one under £500?
Usually not from a rescue: each asks an adoption fee towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations, and a "free to a good home" advert is a private one with no rescue checks behind it. Of the rescues listing large dogs in and around Banbridge today, the published fees run from £150 at Paws and People to £250 at Little Paws Rescue NI. Every one of those is under £500. For the other 4, see the rescue's own page. In Northern Ireland a dog also needs a council licence before you collect it, paid for or not: it costs £12.50 and lasts 12 months, with a £5 rate for some owners (nidirect).
Where can I find large dogs near me in Banbridge?
As of 14 November 2026, the large dogs listed in and around Banbridge are with 7 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Banbridge is Paws and People in Banbridge. You can also see large dogs across Northern Ireland. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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