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Dachshund Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Exeter

There is 1 Dachshund looking for a new home in and around Exeter right now, listed by Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary. Includes Dachshund crosses.

It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Exeter, in Ottery St Mary. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Exeter.

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

1 Dachshund puppy available in and around Exeter

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

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Dougie, frenchie x dachshund for adoption in Ottery St MaryNEW

Dougie

1 year • Male • Frenchie x Dachshund

Smallhigh energy
Can live with:Children
Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary · 10 miles

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Dachshunds near Exeter right now

1 Dachshund is listed in or around Exeter today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away: 1 Dachshund

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About Dachshunds

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
Breed groupHound
SizeStandard: medium. Miniature: small
Weight (breed standard)Standard: 9 to 12 kg ideal. Miniature: 4.5 kg ideal, 5 kg desired maximum
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeSmall house with a small or medium garden
GroomingSmooth-haired: once a week. Long-haired and wirehaired: more than once a week
CoatSmooth-haired: short. Long-haired and wirehaired: medium (all shed)
LifespanOver 12 years

What Dachshunds are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club describes the Dachshund as a "German badger and rabbit hunter" that "comes in a variety of sizes and coat types". It says the breed is known in Germany as the Teckel (badger dog), and is still used there for tracking wounded game and going to ground after badgers or rabbits.

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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Dachshunds in Exeter: your questions

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How many rescue Dachshunds are available for adoption in Exeter?

As of 7 November 2026, 1 Dachshund is listed for adoption in and around Exeter on LocalPetFinder, from Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary. It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Exeter, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Exeter have Dachshunds right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary (at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Dachshund in Exeter?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Dachshunds on this page are with Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary (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.

What is the difference between a Dachshund and a miniature Dachshund?

Size. The Royal Kennel Club recognises two sizes in the UK. The breed standards give an ideal weight of 9 to 12 kg for the standard size and 4.5 kg for a miniature, with a desired maximum of 5 kg. Both sizes come in smooth-haired, long-haired and wirehaired coats, and all six varieties share the same breed standard.

Do Dachshunds have back problems?

They can. Dogs Trust says Dachshunds are predisposed to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), similar to a slipped disc in humans, which can cause weakness, loss of balance and even paralysis. The Royal Kennel Club asks breeders to screen their dogs' spines under its IVDD screening scheme. Ask the rescue whether this dog has had any back problems, and see your vet promptly if you notice weakness or wobbliness.

Are Dachshunds good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 1 Dachshund listed in and around Exeter 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 Dachshund in Exeter?

The Dachshunds listed in and around Exeter today are with Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away (1); 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 Dachshund puppies for sale in Exeter?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Dachshund on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Dachshund listed in and around Exeter today is with Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away (1), 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 "dachshund puppies for sale Exeter", the Dachshunds 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 Dachshund to a good home in Exeter, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Dachshund listed in and around Exeter today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away (1). 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 Dachshund puppies for adoption in Exeter?

Yes: 1 puppy of the 1 listed in and around Exeter is 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Dachshunds for adoption in Exeter?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Exeter is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Dachshunds do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Dachshund rescue near me in Exeter?

As of 7 November 2026, the Dachshunds listed in and around Exeter are with Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Ottery St Mary at Ottery St Mary, about 10 miles away (1). You can also see Dachshunds across England. 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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