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Dutch Shepherd Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Chelmsford

There is 1 Dutch Shepherd looking for a new home in and around Chelmsford right now, listed by Rescue Remedies. Includes Dutch Shepherd crosses.

It is with a rescue reachable from Chelmsford, in Smallfield. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Shadow, dutch shepherd for adoption in Smallfield

Shadow

12 years • Male • Dutch Shepherd

Largelow energy
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 47 miles

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Dutch Shepherds near Chelmsford right now

1 Dutch Shepherd is listed in or around Chelmsford today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 30 September 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 47 miles away: 1 Dutch Shepherd

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Dutch Shepherds in Chelmsford: your questions

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How many rescue Dutch Shepherds are available for adoption in Chelmsford?

As of 7 November 2026, 1 Dutch Shepherd is listed for adoption in and around Chelmsford on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies. It is with a rescue reachable from Chelmsford, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Chelmsford have Dutch Shepherds right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield, about 47 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 30 September 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Dutch Shepherd in Chelmsford?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Dutch Shepherds on this page are with Rescue Remedies (1). 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.

Are Dutch Shepherds good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Most of the 1 Dutch Shepherd listed in and around Chelmsford today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

Are Dutch Shepherds good with cats?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Dutch Shepherds listed in and around Chelmsford is marked by its rescue as able to live with cats today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

Are Dutch Shepherds good with other dogs?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Dutch Shepherds listed in and around Chelmsford is marked by its rescue as able to live with other dogs today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a Dutch Shepherd in Chelmsford?

The Dutch Shepherds listed in and around Chelmsford today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 47 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. 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 Dutch Shepherd puppies for sale in Chelmsford?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Dutch Shepherd on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Dutch Shepherd listed in and around Chelmsford today is with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 47 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "dutch shepherd puppies for sale Chelmsford", the Dutch Shepherds here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Where can I buy a Dutch Shepherd in Chelmsford, and should I?

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every Dutch Shepherd on this page is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the dog's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy, Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet first: they say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations on likely health conditions and rough costs.

Can I get a free Dutch Shepherd to a good home in Chelmsford, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Dutch Shepherd listed in and around Chelmsford today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 47 miles away (1). 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 Dutch Shepherd puppies for adoption in Chelmsford?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Chelmsford is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older Dutch Shepherds for adoption in Chelmsford?

Yes: 1 of the 1 listed in and around Chelmsford is aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Dutch Shepherd rescue near me in Chelmsford?

As of 7 November 2026, the Dutch Shepherds listed in and around Chelmsford are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 47 miles away (1). You can also see Dutch Shepherds across Essex. 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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