NEWRescue Boxers for adoption and rehoming in England
There are 2 Boxers looking for a new home in England right now, listed by Dogs Trust. Includes Boxer crosses.
By listed age: 1 adult and 1 older dog. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 medium and 1 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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About Boxers
| Breed group | Working |
|---|---|
| Size | Large |
| Exercise | More than 2 hours a day |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years |
What Boxers are like to live with
The Boxer is a German breed. The Royal Kennel Club sums it up as "lively, strong and family-orientated", and says it is "much loved as a family companion for his intelligence and character". The same page notes the breed is an excellent guard dog and has worked as a tracking dog and in the armed forces.
That describes the breed, not one dog. Many Boxers in rescue are crosses, and each has its own past. The rescue will know how this particular dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them.
Size and exercise
Boxers are big, active dogs. The Royal Kennel Club lists the breed as large and needing more than two hours of exercise a day. It suggests a large house with a large garden, in town or country.
Grooming
The coat is short and needs grooming about once a week, though it does shed.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Boxer breeders to have hips and elbows scored for dysplasia and to have eyes tested. It lists the breed's lifespan as over 10 years.
Its Boxer page also carries its guidance on flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs, which covers breathing difficulties as well as skin, teeth and eye problems, and says the breed can be affected by conformational concerns (problems linked to body shape).
A rescue dog's parents were rarely health tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had and whether any condition is known. Your own vet is the right person to advise on anything you notice later.
Children, cats and other dogs
The Royal Kennel Club calls the Boxer family-orientated and much loved as a family companion. Even so, a big, lively dog is not right for every home, and whether a particular rescue Boxer can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog. Go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Boxers in England: your questions
How many rescue Boxers are available for adoption in England?
As of 30 September 2026, 2 Boxers are listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there Boxer puppies for adoption in England?
Not right now: none of the 2 listed in England 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.
How much exercise does a Boxer need?
More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the Boxer as a large breed best suited to a large house with a large garden.
Are Boxers good family dogs?
The Royal Kennel Club describes the Boxer as "much loved as a family companion", but every rescue dog is an individual. Ask the rescue whether this dog has lived with children and what kind of home they think suits it; their assessment matters more than the breed.
How much does it cost to adopt a Boxer in England?
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 Boxers for sale in England?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Boxer on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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 Boxer in England, 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 good home" is a private advert, not 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.
Is there a Boxer rescue near me in England?
This page lists every Boxer with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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