Rescue Rottweilers for adoption and rehoming in London
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About Rottweilers
| Breed group | Working |
|---|---|
| Size | Large |
| Exercise | More than 2 hours a day |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Under 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".
The same page says the breed "has often suffered from bad press", that it "needs responsible and intelligent owners who can harness the Rottweiler's intelligence and activity", and that "a well-trained Rottweiler makes a wonderful family companion".
A rescue Rottweiler is an individual, and many are crosses. The rescue knows how this particular dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler breeders to DNA test for juvenile laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy (JLPP) and leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP-2), to have hips and elbows scored for dysplasia, and to have eyes tested. It lists the breed's lifespan as under 10 years, 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 says a well-trained Rottweiler makes a wonderful family companion, and stresses the need for responsible owners. Whether a particular rescue Rottweiler can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, so 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.
Rottweilers in London: your questions
How many rescue Rottweilers are available for adoption in London?
As of 30 September 2026, no Rottweilers are listed for adoption in London on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.
How much exercise does a Rottweiler need?
More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the Rottweiler as a large breed that suits a large house with a large garden.
How long do Rottweilers live?
The Royal Kennel Club gives the Rottweiler a lifespan of under 10 years. For a rescue dog, ask the rescue what vet checks it has had, and ask your own vet about its health.
How much does it cost to adopt a Rottweiler in London?
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 Rottweilers for sale in London?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler in London, 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 Rottweiler rescue near me in London?
This page lists every Rottweiler with the rescues we list in London and the places within it. When there are only a few here, we also show Rottweilers from rescues within 25 miles, each with its town and distance. You can also see Rottweilers across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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