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Crossbreed rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in England

There are 143 crossbreed dogs looking for a new home in England right now, listed by Dogs Trust, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home, Birmingham Dogs Home, Woodgreen Pets Charity, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Many Tears Animal Rescue. Includes every dog the rescue lists as a crossbreed or as a cross of two breeds.

By listed age: 6 puppies, 106 adults and 31 older dogs. By size, as the rescues list them: 24 small, 46 medium and 64 large.

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

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143 dogs looking for a home

Brian, italian corso dog cross for adoption in TelfordNEW

Brian

3 years · Male · Italian Corso Dog Cross

Gianthigh energy

Can live with: Other dogs

Dogs Trust · Telford

Meet Brian →
Lilly, crossbreed for adoption in HuytonNEW

Lilly

2 years, 4 months · Female · Crossbreed

Medium

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Huyton

Meet Lilly →
Lola, jack russell terrier cross for adoption in SadbergeNEW

Lola

2 years, 11 months · Female · Jack Russell Terrier Cross

Smallhigh energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Sadberge

Meet Lola →
Paisley, malinois belgian shepherd dog cross for adoption in SadbergeNEW

Paisley

1 year, 7 months · Female · Malinois Belgian Shepherd Dog Cross

Largehigh energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Sadberge

Meet Paisley →
Alfie, pointer cross for adoption in KenilworthNEW

Alfie

9 years · Male · Pointer Cross

Mediumlow energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Kenilworth

Meet Alfie →
Archie, pointer cross for adoption in KenilworthNEW

Archie

9 years · Male · Pointer Cross

Mediumlow energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Kenilworth

Meet Archie →
Benji, shar pei cross for adoption in HuytonNEW

Benji

1 year, 11 months · Male · Shar Pei Cross

Mediumhigh energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Huyton

Meet Benji →
Donny, crossbreed for adoption in KenilworthNEW

Donny

2 years, 9 months · Male · Crossbreed

Large

Can live with: Other dogs

Dogs Trust · Kenilworth

Meet Donny →
Hugo, jack russell terrier cross for adoption in IlfracombeNEW

Hugo

10 months · Male · Jack Russell Terrier Cross

Smallhigh energy

Dogs Trust · Ilfracombe

Meet Hugo →
Jack, crossbreed for adoption in SadbergeNEW

Jack

1 year, 8 months · Male · Crossbreed

Largehigh energy

Can live with: Children

Dogs Trust · Sadberge

Meet Jack →
Kizzi, patterdale terrier cross for adoption in IlfracombeNEW

Kizzi

10 years · Female · Patterdale Terrier Cross

Smalllow energy

Can live with: Other dogs

Dogs Trust · Ilfracombe

Meet Kizzi →

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About crossbreed dogs

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 a crossbreed's full heritage "is usually unknown", and that crossbreeds are "sometimes thought of as being less desirable" than pedigrees. 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.

Health

Battersea says crossbreeds are "less likely to suffer from genetic conditions or some of the inherited diseases that are associated with specific breeds", and that many can live longer than some pedigree breeds. That is a general pattern, not a promise about one dog, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had.

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.

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.

Crossbreed dogs in England: your questions

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

As of 30 September 2026, 143 crossbreed dogs are listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home, Birmingham Dogs Home, Woodgreen Pets Charity, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Many Tears Animal Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Are there crossbreed dog puppies for adoption in England?

Yes: 6 puppies of the 143 listed in England are 12 months or under by their listed age.

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.

How much does it cost to adopt a crossbreed dog 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 crossbreed dogs for sale in England?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every crossbreed dog 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 crossbreed dog 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 crossbreed dog rescue near me in England?

This page lists every crossbreed dog with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.

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