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Rottweiler Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Dumfries and Galloway

There is 1 Rottweiler looking for a new home in and around Dumfries and Galloway right now, listed by Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre. Includes Rottweiler crosses.

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Roxy, rottweiler for adoption in Glencaple

Roxy

5 years • Female • Rottweiler

Large
Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre· Glencaple
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Rottweilers near Dumfries and Galloway right now

1 Rottweiler is listed in or around Dumfries and Galloway today, all with one rescue. It is female. The newest was added on 28 October 2026.

  • Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre at Glencaple: 1 Rottweiler

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About Rottweilers

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Rottweiler
Breed groupWorking
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 63 to 69 cm, bitches 58 to 64 cm at the shoulder
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeLarge house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanUnder 10 years

What Rottweilers are like to live with

The Rottweiler was developed in the German market town of Rottweil as a drovers' dog that could also guard. The Royal Kennel Club describes it as a "strong, intelligent and protective German drover's dog" and says it is "territorial and protective of his owner and his property". It adds that in modern times the breed has been used by the armed forces and the police.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Rottweilers in Dumfries and Galloway: your questions

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How many rescue Rottweilers are available for adoption in Dumfries and Galloway?

As of 8 November 2026, 1 Rottweiler is listed for adoption in and around Dumfries and Galloway on LocalPetFinder, from Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Dumfries and Galloway have Rottweilers right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre (at Glencaple): 1. The newest was added on 28 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Rottweiler in Dumfries and Galloway?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Rottweilers on this page are with Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre (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.

How much exercise does a Rottweiler need?

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. PDSA says at least two hours, including walks, play, time in a secure garden and thinking games. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.

How long do Rottweilers live?

The Royal Kennel Club gives the Rottweiler a lifespan of under 10 years, while Dogs Trust says typically 10 or more. For a rescue dog, ask the rescue what vet checks it has had, and ask your own vet about its health.

Are Rottweilers good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Rottweilers listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway is marked by its rescue as able to live with children today. 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 Rottweiler in Dumfries and Galloway?

The Rottweilers listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway today are with Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre at Glencaple (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Rottweiler puppies for sale in Dumfries and Galloway?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Rottweiler on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Rottweiler listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway today is with Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre at Glencaple (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "rottweiler puppies for sale Dumfries and Galloway", the Rottweilers here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.

Can I get a free Rottweiler to a good home in Dumfries and Galloway, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Rottweiler listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre at Glencaple (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog. 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 Rottweiler puppies for adoption in Dumfries and Galloway?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway 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 Rottweilers for adoption in Dumfries and Galloway?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Rottweilers do come into rescue, so check back. Each rescue sets its own fee for an older dog, and Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog.

Is there a Rottweiler rescue near me in Dumfries and Galloway?

As of 8 November 2026, the Rottweilers listed in and around Dumfries and Galloway are with Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre at Glencaple (1). You can also see Rottweilers across Scotland. 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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