NEWBilly
2 years, 5 months · Male · English Springer Spaniel Cross
Mediumhigh energy
Can live with: Children
Dogs Trust · Leeds
Meet Billy →Rescue spaniels for adoption and rehoming in Leeds
There is 1 spaniel looking for a new home in Leeds right now, listed by Dogs Trust. Spaniels here are Cocker, Springer and other spaniels, including Sprockers and crosses. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not included.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
1 dog looking for a home
NEWAlso near Leeds
More spaniels with rescues outside Leeds, within about 25 miles. Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of Leeds.
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About spaniels
| Breed group | Gundog |
|---|---|
| Size | Cocker: small. Springer: medium |
| Exercise | Cocker: up to 1 hour a day. Springer: more than 2 hours a day |
| Grooming | Cocker: every day. Springer: more than once a week |
| Coat | Medium (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years |
What spaniels are like to live with
This page covers Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels and other spaniels, including crosses such as Sprockers. The Royal Kennel Club calls the Cocker a "popular family pet and gundog first bred to hunt woodcock", and says it earned the name "the merry cocker" for its ever-wagging tail. It describes the English Springer as "the most popular spaniel for working in the field".
Those are breed descriptions, not promises about one dog. A rescue spaniel is an individual, and many are crosses. The rescue knows how this dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have their own page.
Size and exercise
The two breeds differ here. The Royal Kennel Club lists the Cocker as needing up to an hour of exercise a day, with a small house and a small or medium garden. It lists the Springer as needing more than two hours a day, with a small house and a large garden. Both suit town or country.
Grooming
Both have a medium-length coat that sheds. The Royal Kennel Club lists the Cocker as needing grooming every day and the Springer more than once a week.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Cocker Spaniel breeders to have hips scored and eyes tested (including gonioscopy), and to DNA test for acral mutilation syndrome (AMS), progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA), adult-onset neuropathy (AON) and familial nephropathy (FN).
It asks English Springer breeders to have hips and elbows scored and eyes tested (including gonioscopy), and to DNA test for acral mutilation syndrome (AMS), dyserythropoietic anaemia and myopathy syndrome (DAMS), fucosidosis, phosphofructokinase deficiency (PFK) and progressive retinal atrophy (cord1). It lists both breeds' lifespan as over 10 years.
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 says the Cocker "remains hugely popular as a family pet". Even so, whether a particular spaniel 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.
Spaniels in Leeds: your questions
How many rescue spaniels are available for adoption in Leeds?
As of 30 September 2026, 1 spaniel is listed for adoption in Leeds on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there spaniel puppies for adoption in Leeds?
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in Leeds 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 spaniel need?
It depends on the breed. The Royal Kennel Club lists the English Springer Spaniel as needing more than two hours a day and the Cocker Spaniel up to an hour a day. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.
What is the difference between a Cocker and a Springer Spaniel?
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Cocker as small and the English Springer as medium. The Springer needs more exercise and a larger garden, and the Cocker needs grooming more often. The Cocker was first bred to hunt woodcock, and the Springer got its name from "springing" forward to flush game.
How much does it cost to adopt a spaniel in Leeds?
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 spaniels for sale in Leeds?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every spaniel 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 spaniel in Leeds, 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 spaniel rescue near me in Leeds?
This page lists every spaniel with the rescues we list in Leeds and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show spaniels from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Leeds", each with its town and distance. You can also see spaniels across West Yorkshire. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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