Large rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around North Wales
There are 14 large dogs looking for a new home in and around North Wales right now, listed by North Clwyd Animal Rescue and Almost Home Dog Rescue. Large dogs here are dogs the rescue lists as large or giant.
All 14 are with rescues within about 25 miles of North Wales, in places such as Trelogan and Bagillt. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of North Wales.
By listed age: 2 puppies, 10 adults and 1 older dog.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Rolo
1 year • Male • Bernese Cross
Falcon
3 years • Male • Sharpei Cross
Dominik
3 years, 5 months • Male • Mastiff Cross
Maverick
2 years • Male • German Shepherd Cross Lurcher
Large dogs near North Wales right now
14 large dogs are listed in or around North Wales today, with 2 rescues. By age: 2 puppies, 10 adult dogs and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. 12 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 11 November 2026.
- North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 17 miles away: 13 large dogs
- Almost Home Dog Rescue at Bagillt, about 23 miles away: 1 large dog
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About large dogs in North Wales
Large dogs are among the most overlooked and most rewarding adoptions. They often wait longer in rescue than small dogs and puppies, yet many are calm, trained, gentle companions who simply need a home with room and a daily walk. This page gathers the large dogs listed with rescues in and around North Wales.
Typical large breeds and crosses in UK rescue include Labradors, German Shepherds, Huskies, Lurchers, Greyhounds and large crossbreeds. Energy varies hugely within large dogs, from a sofa-loving retired Greyhound to a high-drive working breed, so match the individual dog to your routine. The rescue or foster home can tell you a dog's real energy, manners and who it can live with before you commit.
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Large dogs by breed in North Wales
Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around North Wales, of every age and size, and the count here is how many of them are on this page. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.
Large dogs in North Wales: your questions
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Which rescues near North Wales have large dogs right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 17 miles away): 13 and Almost Home Dog Rescue (at Bagillt, about 23 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 puppies, 10 adult dogs and 1 older dog, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 11 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Are there large dogs for sale in North Wales?
No. Rescues rehome large dogs for an adoption fee rather than selling them, so be wary of any advert that asks for a deposit before you have met the dog. In and around North Wales today, large dogs are listed by North Clwyd Animal Rescue (at Trelogan, about 17 miles away) and Almost Home Dog Rescue (at Bagillt, about 23 miles away). North Clwyd Animal Rescue asks £200 for a dog of 6 months and over and Almost Home Dog Rescue a minimum of £200 for a dog over 6 months.
Can I get a large dog free to a good home in North Wales, or one under £500?
Usually not from a rescue: each asks an adoption fee towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations, and a "free to a good home" advert is a private one with no rescue checks behind it. Of the rescues listing large dogs in and around North Wales today, the published fees are all £200. Every one of those is under £500.
Where can I find large dogs near me in North Wales?
As of 14 November 2026, the large dogs listed in and around North Wales are with 2 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to North Wales is North Clwyd Animal Rescue at Trelogan, about 17 miles away. You can also see large dogs across Wales. 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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