Poodle rescue dogs and puppies for adoption and rehoming in the UK

Poodles and Poodle crosses looking for new homes with rescues and rehoming centres across the UK, gathered in one place. Poodles come in a range of sizes, so check each dog's profile.

46 listed across the UK from 24 rescues

4 Poodle puppies available in the UK

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Dollie, toy poodle for adoption in LondonNEW

Dollie

6 years • Female • Toy Poodle

Small
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Pro Dogs Direct· London
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Molly, cockapoo for adoption in DoverNEW

Molly

6 years • Female • Cockapoo

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Pro Dogs Direct· Dover
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Poppy, cocker x poodle cockapoo for adoption in BanbridgeNEW

Poppy

1 year, 5 months • Female • Cocker x Poodle Cockapoo

Mediumhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming· Banbridge
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Jingle, toy poodle for adoption in LlanelliNEW

Jingle

2 years • Female • Toy Poodle

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue· Llanelli
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Coco, miniature poodle for adoption in RingmerNEW

Coco

3 years • Female • Miniature Poodle

Small
Can live with:Children
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare· Ringmer
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Cora, cockapoo for adoption in AldridgeNEW

Cora

6 years • Female • Cockapoo

Small
Small Dog Rescue

In foster near Aldridge

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Xena, labrador x poodle for adoption in Horsham

Xena

3 years • Female • Labrador x Poodle

Largelow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Holbrook Animal Rescue· Horsham
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Poodles across the UK right now

46 poodles are listed across the UK today, with 24 rescues. By age: 4 puppies, 36 adult dogs and 6 older dogs. 17 are male and 28 female. The newest was added on 14 November 2026.

  • Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli: 16 poodles
  • Pro Dogs Direct at London: 4 poodles
  • East Midlands Dog Rescue at Enderby: 2 poodles
  • Holbrook Animal Rescue at Horsham: 2 poodles
  • K9 Crusaders Dog Welfare at Truro: 2 poodles
  • St Francis Dogs Home at Newquay: 2 poodles
  • All Dogs Matter at Waltham Abbey: 1 poodle
  • Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District at Lancaster: 1 poodle
  • and 16 more rescues

Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, and every dog is an individual. Read the profile, then ask the rescue about the dog’s history, what they can live with and the home they need.

About Poodles

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Poodle (Standard)
Breed groupUtility
SizeStandard: medium. Miniature: small to medium. Toy: small
Height (breed standard)Standard: over 38 cm. Miniature: 28 to 38 cm. Toy: under 28 cm
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day (all three sizes)
Size of homeStandard: large house, large garden. Miniature: small house. Toy: a flat
GroomingEvery day
CoatMedium (listed as not shedding)
LifespanOver 12 years

What Poodles are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club calls the Poodle a "glamorous, intelligent breed descended from European duck hunters". It says the breed originates in Germany as a water retriever, and that the famous trim is "traditional and very practical": the hindquarters were clipped to help the dog swim, and bands of hair were left on the joints and tail tip for protection from cold.

PDSA describes Poodles as playful, adventurous and very obedient, says they respond well to training, and says they generally get on well with other pets and children when socialised as puppies. Dogs Trust calls them typically high-energy, and stresses that every Poodle's temperament is different, shaped by its own experiences.

This page also lists Poodle crosses such as Labradoodles, Goldendoodles and Cockapoos alongside Poodles, and Cockapoos, Cavapoos and Labradoodles each have their own page too. Whatever the label, a rescue dog is an individual, so ask the rescue about this dog's coat, energy and how it behaves at home and on the lead.

Size and exercise

The Royal Kennel Club lists all three sizes as needing up to an hour of exercise a day, in town or country. The home it suggests differs by size. The Standard suits a large house with a large garden, the Miniature a small house with a small or medium garden, and the Toy a flat with a small or medium garden.

PDSA says Poodles need around an hour of exercise daily and "love to run, swim and retrieve". Dogs Trust adds daily walks, time to explore and play, training and daily enrichment.

Grooming

This is the big commitment. The Royal Kennel Club lists the coat as medium length and not shedding, but needing grooming every day, and the breed standards describe a coat that is "very profuse and dense", with all short hair "close, thick and curly". Dogs Trust says Poodles need regular grooming, often every day, and may need professional grooming a few times a year.

PDSA says Poodles will often need clipping and shaping by a professional groomer periodically through the year. With a rescue Poodle, ask when it was last groomed and how it copes with brushing and handling.

Health

The Royal Kennel Club asks breeders of all three sizes to have hips scored and eyes tested. It also asks for DNA tests for von Willebrand disease (vWD1, a bleeding disorder) and two forms of progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA and PRA rcd4) in the Standard; osteochondrodysplasia (OC, a bone growth disorder) and prcd-PRA in the Miniature; and prcd-PRA in the Toy. It lists the lifespan of each size as over 12 years.

The Royal Kennel Club says that from 6 January 2025, imported Standard Poodles and litters from overseas sires are only eligible for registration if proven clear or carriers of those two forms of PRA, to stop them being reintroduced into the UK population.

PDSA lists a long set of conditions Poodles can be prone to, including luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome. It also lists gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV, "bloat"), which it calls an emergency needing urgent vet attention, often seen in large, deep-chested breeds. A rescue dog's parents may never have been tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had, and talk to your own vet about anything you notice later.

Poodles in UK rescue

Poodles reach rescue through the general rescues and through specialists. Doodle Trust, a UK-wide charity registered in Scotland, says it rescues and rehomes Poodles as well as Poodle crosses throughout the UK, and that every dog is assessed in a foster home before it is rehomed. The next section shows how many Poodles and Poodle crosses the rescues we list have today.

Poodles listed in the UK today

As of 14 November 2026, 46 Poodles are listed with rescues in the UK on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 4 puppies aged 12 months or under, 36 adults and 6 aged 7 or over.

15 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Poodle Cross (5), Bichon Frise x Poodle and Boston x Pug x Poodle and others. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 17 as able to live with children, 1 with cats and 29 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Children, cats and other dogs

PDSA says Poodles generally get on well with other pets and children, given the right socialisation as puppies. Size matters here as much as breed: a Toy Poodle is a very small dog and a Standard a much larger one. Whether a particular rescue Poodle can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, so go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.

Standard, Miniature or Toy?

The Royal Kennel Club recognises three varieties, told apart by size, and says all three share one breed standard: the Miniature and Toy are "a result of scaling down and capturing the same features in a smaller mould". The standards set the height at the shoulder at over 38 cm for the Standard, under 38 cm but not under 28 cm for the Miniature, and under 28 cm for the Toy.

Breeding a Toy with a Miniature is what The Royal Kennel Club calls inter-variety mating, usually done to improve genetic diversity while keeping the look and temperament predictable. Size labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so ask the rescue for the dog's height and weight rather than relying on the label.

Poodles in the UK: your questions

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How many rescue Poodles are available for adoption in the UK?

As of 14 November 2026, 46 Poodles are listed for adoption in the UK on LocalPetFinder, from Many Tears Animal Rescue, Pro Dogs Direct, East Midlands Dog Rescue, Holbrook Animal Rescue, K9 Crusaders Dog Welfare, St Francis Dogs Home, All Dogs Matter, Animal Care Lancaster Morecambe & District, Animal Connexions Rescue & Rehoming, Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Chesterfield Animal Rescue, Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, Gables Dogs & Cats Home, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Lincoln Farm), Paws A While Shelter, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Small Dog Rescue, Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, The Kit Wilson Trust, West Yorkshire Dog Rescue and 1 other rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues across the UK have Poodles right now, and how old are they?

As of 14 November 2026, Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Llanelli): 16, Pro Dogs Direct (at London): 4, East Midlands Dog Rescue (at Enderby): 2, Holbrook Animal Rescue (at Horsham): 2, K9 Crusaders Dog Welfare (at Truro): 2 and St Francis Dogs Home (at Newquay): 2, and 18 more. By age, that is 4 puppies, 36 adult dogs and 6 older dogs. The newest was added on 14 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Poodle in the UK?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Poodles on this page are with Many Tears Animal Rescue, Pro Dogs Direct, East Midlands Dog Rescue, Holbrook Animal Rescue, K9 Crusaders Dog Welfare, St Francis Dogs Home and 18 other rescues. Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Do Poodles shed?

The Royal Kennel Club lists all three Poodle sizes as not shedding, and Dogs Trust describes low shedding, but the coat needs grooming every day and professional clipping from time to time. Doodle Trust says no dog is allergy friendly, so if someone at home has allergies, ask the rescue whether you can spend time with the dog first.

What is the difference between Standard, Miniature and Toy Poodles?

Size. The Royal Kennel Club recognises three varieties that share one breed standard: the Standard is over 38 cm at the shoulder, the Miniature between 28 and 38 cm, and the Toy under 28 cm. All three need up to an hour of exercise a day and grooming every day.

How much exercise does a Poodle need?

About an hour a day. The Royal Kennel Club says up to an hour for all three sizes, and PDSA around an hour, adding that Poodles love to run, swim and retrieve.

Can a Poodle live in a flat?

A Toy Poodle can. The Royal Kennel Club says a flat is big enough for the Toy, while it suggests a small house for the Miniature and a large house with a large garden for the Standard. Ask the rescue whether a particular dog would settle in your home.

How long do Poodles live?

Over 12 years, according to The Royal Kennel Club for all three sizes. Dogs Trust says typically 12 or more.

Where can I buy a Poodle puppy, and should I?

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every Poodle on this page is adopted for the rescue's fee. If you decide to buy, The Royal Kennel Club runs a Find a Puppy service and lists the health tests it asks breeders of each size to do. Dogs Trust suggests talking to your vet first, and says some practices offer pre-purchase consultations on likely health conditions and rough costs. With an adult rescue Poodle, the rescue can tell you about its coat, temperament and vet history.

Are Poodles good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 17 of the 46 Poodles listed in the UK as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Poodle in the UK?

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Poodle puppies for sale in the UK?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Poodle on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. Rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. If you searched "poodle puppies for sale", the Poodles here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price.

Can I get a free Poodle to a good home in the UK, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Poodle puppies for adoption in the UK?

Yes: 4 puppies of the 46 listed in the UK are 12 months or under by the listed age.

Are there older Poodles for adoption in the UK?

Yes: 6 Poodles of the 46 listed in the UK are aged 7 or over by the listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Poodle rescue near me?

This page lists every Poodle with the rescues we list across the UK, each with its town. For a city, see Poodles in Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Brecon, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Ipswich, Kendal, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Wales, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Perth, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Taunton, Truro and Worcester. You can also search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page to see what is closest to you.

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