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Crossbreed rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Doncaster

There are 59 crossbreed dogs looking for a new home in and around Doncaster right now, listed by Chesterfield Animal Rescue, RAIN Rescue, Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Cliffe Kennels & Rescue, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Good Life Dog Rescue, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity, Linbee Dog Rehoming, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Helping Yorkshire Poundies, Lost Paws Dog Rescue, Rotherham Dog Rescue and West Yorkshire Dog Rescue. Includes every dog the rescue lists as a crossbreed or as a cross of two breeds.

All 59 are with rescues reachable from Doncaster, in places such as Misson, Rawmarsh and Rotherham. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 17 puppies, 32 adults and 9 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 5 small, 8 medium and 27 large.

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

17 Crossbreed dog puppies available in and around Doncaster

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

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Bella, terrier cross for adoption in Misson

Bella

5 months • Female • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Edward, terrier cross for adoption in Misson

Edward

5 months • Male • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Emmett, terrier cross for adoption in Misson

Emmett

5 months • Male • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Jacob, terrier cross for adoption in Misson

Jacob

5 months • Male • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Jasper, terrier cross for adoption in Misson

Jasper

5 months • Male • Terrier Cross

high energy
Can live with:Children
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Brandy, rottweiler x mastiff for adoption in Misson

Brandy

3 years • Female • Rottweiler x Mastiff

Large
Can live with:Other dogs
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Ned, lurcher cross for adoption in Misson

Ned

2 years • Male • Lurcher Cross

high energy
Can live with:Other dogs
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Roxy, chihuahua cross for adoption in Misson

Roxy

1 year, 7 months • Female • Chihuahua Cross

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenCats
RAIN Rescue

Misson · 9 miles

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Crossbreed dogs near Doncaster right now

59 crossbreed dogs are listed in or around Doncaster today, with 15 rescues. By age: 17 puppies, 32 adult dogs and 9 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. 33 are male and 25 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 21 miles away: 10 crossbreed dogs
  • RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away: 9 crossbreed dogs
  • Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 20 miles away: 8 crossbreed dogs
  • Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 21 miles away: 6 crossbreed dogs
  • Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Broughton, about 24 miles away: 6 crossbreed dogs
  • Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 12 miles away: 4 crossbreed dogs
  • Cliffe Kennels & Rescue at Hoylandswaine, about 19 miles away: 4 crossbreed dogs
  • Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 21 miles away: 3 crossbreed dogs
  • and 7 more rescues

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What crossbreed dogs are like to live with

A crossbreed is any dog whose parents were different breeds, or whose breed is simply not known. On LocalPetFinder this page counts every dog the rescue lists as a crossbreed or as a cross of two breeds, so it covers a huge range of sizes and characters.

Battersea notes that for a dog of no single breed the full heritage "is usually unknown", and that such dogs are "sometimes thought of as being less desirable". The breed words on a rescue profile are usually a best guess from the dog's looks, so read the profile for what the rescue knows about this particular dog.

Even when both parents are known, The Royal Kennel Club says crossbreeds often show a mixture of their parents' traits, and that it is often difficult to predict what puppies will look like or what their temperament will be, especially when two very different breeds are mated. That is one real advantage of adopting an adult: the dog has already grown into its looks and character, and the rescue has seen them.

Size and exercise

There is no breed figure for a crossbreed. How much exercise a dog needs depends on its size, age, health and the breeds in its background, so ask the rescue what this dog is used to and what it needs.

Grooming

Coats vary as much as everything else. The Royal Kennel Club says the texture and colour of a crossbreed puppy's coat can be difficult to predict, and that mixing two very different coats, such as a Standard Poodle's and a Labrador Retriever's, may produce a hybrid coat that needs extensive grooming. With an adult dog you can see the coat it has, and the rescue can tell you how much brushing and professional grooming it needs.

Health

Battersea says that dogs of no single breed, "unlike pedigrees or pure-bred cross breeds", are "less likely to suffer from genetic conditions or some of the inherited diseases that are associated with specific breeds", and that lots of them can live longer than some pedigree breeds. So this is about dogs of unknown, mixed ancestry rather than a deliberate cross of two pedigree breeds, and it is a general pattern, not a promise about one dog.

For deliberate crosses, The Royal Kennel Club says puppies from two unrelated parents tend to be healthier in general, but that this "very much depends on the health and genetics of the parents". Crossing two flat-faced breeds can still produce puppies predisposed to breathing and eye problems, and crossing two breeds that both have hip dysplasia can still produce puppies with joint problems. Dogs Trust says any dog can experience BOAS (a breathing condition linked to a short nose), "especially crossbreeds with shortened noses".

Whatever the dog's background, ask the rescue what vet checks it has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.

Crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster today

As of 8 November 2026, 59 crossbreed dogs are listed with rescues in and around Doncaster on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 17 puppies aged 12 months or under, 32 adults and 9 aged 7 or over. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

All of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Crossbreed (7), Husky Cross (6) and Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross (5) and others. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 27 as able to live with children, 4 with cats and 17 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Children, cats and other dogs

With a crossbreed, the breed label tells you little about how the dog will be with children, cats or other dogs. The rescue's own assessment, often noted on the profile, is the thing to go by.

Crossbreeds, mixes and "designer" dogs

The Royal Kennel Club describes a crossbred dog as one that usually comes from two distinct breeds, or from several generations of dogs originally made up from two breeds. Popular crosses often have nicknames combining the parent breeds, such as the Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever and Poodle) or Cockerpoo (Cocker Spaniel and Poodle), and are often called "designer dogs". Dogs of three or more breeds, or of unknown breeds, usually have no known family tree.

Rescues list both kinds. Dogs Trust names the Cavachon (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise) and the Cavapoo (Cavalier and Poodle), and the Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever and Poodle). A cross of a named breed also appears on that breed's page, and Poodle crosses are on our poodles and doodles page.

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Crossbreed dogs in Doncaster: your questions

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How many rescue crossbreed dogs are available for adoption in Doncaster?

As of 8 November 2026, 59 crossbreed dogs are listed for adoption in and around Doncaster on LocalPetFinder, from Chesterfield Animal Rescue, RAIN Rescue, Doggy Dens UK Rescue, Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue, Cliffe Kennels & Rescue, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, Good Life Dog Rescue, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity, Linbee Dog Rehoming, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Helping Yorkshire Poundies, Lost Paws Dog Rescue, Rotherham Dog Rescue and West Yorkshire Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Doncaster, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Doncaster have crossbreed dogs right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Chesterfield Animal Rescue (at Dronfield, about 21 miles away): 10, RAIN Rescue (at Misson, about 9 miles away): 9, Doggy Dens UK Rescue (at Cuckney, about 20 miles away): 8, Doris Banham Dog Rescue (at Cottam, about 21 miles away): 6, Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Broughton, about 24 miles away): 6 and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston, about 12 miles away): 4, and 9 more. By age, that is 17 puppies, 32 adult dogs and 9 older dogs, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a crossbreed dog in Doncaster?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the crossbreed dogs on this page are with Chesterfield Animal Rescue (10), RAIN Rescue (9), Doggy Dens UK Rescue (8), Doris Banham Dog Rescue (6), Jerry Green Dog Rescue (6), Cliffe Kennels & Rescue (4) and 9 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.

What counts as a crossbreed on LocalPetFinder?

Any dog the rescue lists as a crossbreed, or as a cross or mix of two breeds, for example "Collie cross" or "Labrador x Staffy". A cross of a named breed also appears on that breed's page, so a Staffy cross is on both.

What is the difference between a crossbreed and a "designer" dog?

Mostly the name. The Royal Kennel Club says crossbreeds with nicknames combining their parents' breeds, such as Labradoodles and Cockerpoos, are often called "designer dogs". They are still crossbreeds. A dog of three or more breeds, or of unknown breeds, usually has no known family tree at all.

What do F1, F1b and F2 mean?

They describe the generation of a cross. The Royal Kennel Club says puppies of two separate breeds, such as a Pug and a Jack Russell, are an F1 cross; puppies of two F1 dogs are F2; and an F1 dog bred back to one of the original breeds produces F1b puppies, the "b" standing for backcross. With an adult rescue dog this matters less, as you can see what the dog is actually like.

Are crossbreeds healthier than pedigree dogs?

Often, but not always. Battersea says dogs of mixed, unknown ancestry are less likely to suffer from inherited diseases associated with specific breeds, though that does not mean they will never develop health issues. The Royal Kennel Club says puppies of two unrelated parents tend to be healthier, but crossing two breeds that share a problem, such as two flat-faced breeds, can still pass it on. Ask the rescue what vet checks this dog has had.

Do crossbreeds live longer?

Battersea says lots of dogs of no single breed can live longer than some pedigree breeds. That is a general pattern, not a promise for one dog, and a rescue dog's age and health matter more than its background.

How big will a crossbreed get?

With a puppy it can be hard to say. The Royal Kennel Club says crossing two very different breeds can make it difficult to know how big the puppies will grow. With an adult rescue dog you already know its size, and the rescue can tell you.

Do doodles and other crossbreeds shed?

It depends on the dog. The Royal Kennel Club says a crossbreed's coat can be difficult to predict, and that a mix of two very different coats, such as a Standard Poodle's and a Labrador's, may give a hybrid coat that needs extensive grooming. Ask the rescue about this dog's coat and grooming needs.

Can crossbreeds have breathing problems?

Yes, if they have a short nose. Dogs Trust says any dog can experience BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome), "especially crossbreeds with shortened noses", and The Royal Kennel Club says crossing two flat-faced breeds can still produce puppies predisposed to breathing problems. Ask the rescue what the vet has found about this dog's breathing.

Where can I buy a crossbreed in Doncaster, and should I?

We only list dogs with rescues, so there is nothing to buy here: every crossbreed on this page is adopted for the rescue's fee. If you decide to buy, Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet, and say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations covering likely health conditions and rough costs. With an adult rescue crossbreed, the rescue can tell you how big it grew and what it is like to live with.

Are crossbreed dogs good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 27 of the 59 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster 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 crossbreed dog in Doncaster?

The crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster today are with Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 21 miles away (10), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (9), Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 20 miles away (8) and 12 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. 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 crossbreed puppies for sale in Doncaster?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every crossbreed dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 59 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster today are with Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 21 miles away (10), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (9), Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 20 miles away (8) and 12 other rescues, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "crossbreed puppies for sale Doncaster", the crossbreed dogs 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.

Can I get a free crossbreed dog to a good home in Doncaster, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 59 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £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 crossbreed dog puppies for adoption in Doncaster?

Yes: 17 puppies of the 59 listed in and around Doncaster are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older crossbreed dogs for adoption in Doncaster?

Yes: 9 of the 59 listed in and around Doncaster are 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 crossbreed dog rescue near me in Doncaster?

As of 8 November 2026, the crossbreed dogs listed in and around Doncaster are with Chesterfield Animal Rescue at Dronfield, about 21 miles away (10), RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away (9), Doggy Dens UK Rescue at Cuckney, about 20 miles away (8), Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 21 miles away (6) and 11 other rescues. The nearest to Doncaster is RAIN Rescue at Misson, about 9 miles away. You can also see crossbreed dogs across South Yorkshire. 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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