NEWDexter
1 year, 3 months · Male · Labrador Retriever
Largehigh energy
Can live with: Other dogs
Dogs Trust · West Calder
Meet Dexter →Rescue Labradors for adoption and rehoming in Scotland
There are 2 Labradors looking for a new home in Scotland right now, listed by Dogs Trust. Includes Labrador crosses, Labradoodles among them.
By listed age: 1 adult and 1 older dog. By size, as the rescues list them: 1 medium and 1 large.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
2 dogs looking for a home
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NEWXander
11 years · Male · Labrador Retriever Cross
Mediumlow energy
Dogs Trust · West Calder
Meet Xander →Tell me when a rescue Labrador is listed near Scotland
Email alerts are coming soon. Until then, new animals appear on this page as soon as rescues list them, so please check back.
About Labradors
| Breed group | Gundog |
|---|---|
| Size | Large |
| Exercise | More than 2 hours a day |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years |
What Labradors are like to live with
The Royal Kennel Club calls the Labrador the "most popular of all pedigree breeds", and says that popularity comes from its "versatility as family companion, service dog, guide dog as well as a working gundog". It says dogs brought back to England had their retrieving skills recognised by the sporting gentry, and the first breed club was founded in 1916.
That is the breed on paper, not a promise about one dog. A rescue Labrador is an individual, and many are crosses (this page includes Labradoodles). 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 the Labrador as large and needing more than two hours of exercise a day. It says the breed suits a large house with a large garden, in town or country.
Grooming
The coat is short but it sheds. The Royal Kennel Club lists grooming as once a week.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Labrador breeders to have hips and elbows scored and eyes tested. It also asks for DNA tests for centronuclear myopathy (CNM), exercise induced collapse (EIC), macular corneal dystrophy (MCD), progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA), skeletal dysplasia (SD2), Stargardt disease (STGD) and hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK). It lists the 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 names "family companion" among the breed's roles. Even so, whether a particular rescue Labrador 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.
Labradors in Scotland: your questions
How many rescue Labradors are available for adoption in Scotland?
As of 30 September 2026, 2 Labradors are listed for adoption in Scotland on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there Labrador puppies for adoption in Scotland?
Not right now: none of the 2 listed in Scotland 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 Labrador need?
More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the breed as suited to a large house with a large garden. Ask the rescue how much this dog needs, as age and health make a difference.
Do Labradors shed?
Yes. The Royal Kennel Club lists the Labrador as a breed that sheds, with a short coat that needs grooming about once a week.
How much does it cost to adopt a Labrador 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 Labradors for sale in Scotland?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Labrador 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 Labrador 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 Labrador rescue near me in Scotland?
This page lists every Labrador with the rescues we list in Scotland and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
More dogs in Scotland
By breed
See all 24 dogs in Scotland → · Labrador Retrievers across the UK →
Labradors in other cities: Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester
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