Hypoallergenic and low-shedding rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Scottish Borders

As of 8 November 2026, no hypoallergenic dogs are listed for adoption in and around Scottish Borders on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.

Not in the way the word suggests. Allergies are triggered by proteins in a dog's dander and saliva, and every dog produces them. What low-shedding breeds do is release less hair, and so less of those proteins, into your home. Many people with mild allergies live comfortably with one, but reactions differ from dog to dog even within one breed, so meet the individual dog before you decide.

Poodle crosses such as Cockapoos and Cavapoos are the most common, along with Shih Tzus, Bichons, Maltese, Yorkies and Schnauzers. Purebred examples are rare in rescue; most listings are crosses, and a cross with a low-shedding parent may or may not inherit the coat. The list on this page is live, so what you see is what the rescues have right now.

Usually yes, and it is the trade-off people underestimate. A coat that does not shed keeps growing and tangles, so it needs professional grooming every few weeks plus brushing in between. Budget for that before adopting. A short-coated dog that sheds is genuinely less work, just less suitable if allergies are the reason you are here.

Usually not. A puppy's adult coat is not settled, so a low-shedding parent does not guarantee a low-shedding dog, and with a crossbreed litter you cannot tell yet. An adult in rescue has the coat it is going to have, and the rescue or foster home can tell you how much it actually sheds.

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every hypoallergenic dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. Rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards 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.

Not here: we only list dogs with rescues, so every hypoallergenic dog listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the hypoallergenic dog's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy, The Royal Kennel Club runs a Find a Puppy service, and Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet first: they say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations on likely health conditions and rough costs.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than 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.

As of 8 November 2026, no hypoallergenic dogs are listed in and around Scottish Borders, so there are no puppies among them either. Most animals in rescue are adults, and puppies that do come in are usually rehomed quickly, so an email alert beats checking back.

This page lists every hypoallergenic dog with the rescues we list in Scottish Borders and within about 25 miles of it, Scottish Borders first and then nearest first, each with its town and distance. You can also see hypoallergenic dogs across Scotland. 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.