Rescue Dachshunds for adoption and rehoming in Scotland
No Dachshunds are listed for adoption or rehoming in Scotland right now.
No Dachshunds in Scotland right now
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About Dachshunds
| Breed group | Hound |
|---|---|
| Size | Standard: medium. Miniature: small |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Grooming | Once a week (smooth-haired) |
| Coat | Smooth-haired: short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 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.
That is the breed in general. A rescue Dachshund 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.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club lists both the standard and miniature smooth-haired Dachshund as needing up to an hour of exercise a day. It says a small house with a small or medium garden is enough, in town or country.
Grooming
The smooth-haired Dachshund has a short coat that sheds and needs grooming about once a week. Long-haired and wirehaired Dachshunds have different coats, so ask the rescue what this dog needs.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks smooth-haired Dachshund breeders to have eyes tested, and asks miniature smooth-haired breeders to DNA test for progressive retinal atrophy (cord1) as well. It lists the lifespan of both as over 12 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
Whether a particular Dachshund can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, not the breed. Go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile.
Six Dachshund varieties
In the UK, The Royal Kennel Club recognises two sizes of Dachshund, with miniatures preferably weighing under 5 kg. Each size comes in three coat types: smooth-haired, long-haired and wirehaired. That makes six varieties, and all share the same breed standard.
Sources (checked 29 September 2026)
- The Royal Kennel Club: Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
- The Royal Kennel Club: Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
Dachshunds in Scotland: your questions
How many rescue Dachshunds are available for adoption in Scotland?
As of 30 September 2026, no Dachshunds are listed for adoption in Scotland on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.
What is the difference between a Dachshund and a miniature Dachshund?
Size. The Royal Kennel Club recognises two sizes in the UK, and says miniatures should preferably weigh under 5 kg. Both sizes come in smooth-haired, long-haired and wirehaired coats, and all six varieties share the same breed standard.
How much does it cost to adopt a Dachshund in Scotland?
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 Dachshunds for sale in Scotland?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Dachshund 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 Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of puppies under six months since 1 September 2021.
Can I get a free Dachshund in Scotland, 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 Dachshund rescue near me in Scotland?
This page lists every Dachshund with the rescues we list in Scotland and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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