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Great Dane Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Southport

There is 1 Great Dane looking for a new home in and around Southport right now, listed by Homeless Hounds. Includes Great Dane crosses.

It is with a rescue reachable from Southport, in Blackpool. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Arnold, mastiff cross great dane for adoption in BlackpoolNEW

Arnold

Male • Mastiff Cross Great Dane

Gianthigh energy
Homeless Hounds

Blackpool · 12 miles

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Great Danes near Southport right now

1 Great Dane is listed in or around Southport today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 12 miles away: 1 Great Dane

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About Great Danes

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Great Dane
Breed groupWorking
SizeExtra large
Height (breed standard)Minimum 76 cm for dogs and 71 cm for bitches, over 18 months
Weight (breed standard)Minimum 54 kg for dogs and 46 kg for bitches, over 18 months
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeA large house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanUnder 10 years

What Great Danes are like to live with

Despite the name, the Great Dane's origins lie in Germany, where its ancestors hunted wild boar in packs. The Royal Kennel Club calls it a "muscular and elegant descendant of boar hunters" and says the hunting instinct is still there.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Great Danes in Southport: your questions

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How many rescue Great Danes are available for adoption in Southport?

As of 8 November 2026, 1 Great Dane is listed for adoption in and around Southport on LocalPetFinder, from Homeless Hounds. It is with a rescue reachable from Southport, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Southport have Great Danes right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Homeless Hounds (at Blackpool, about 12 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Great Dane in Southport?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Great Danes on this page are with Homeless Hounds (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

How long do Great Danes live?

The Royal Kennel Club gives the Great Dane a lifespan of under 10 years, and Dogs Trust says typically 10 or more. For a rescue dog, ask the rescue what vet checks it has had, and ask your own vet about its health.

Are Great Danes good family dogs?

The Royal Kennel Club says the Great Dane makes a wonderful family dog, kind and loyal to its family. PDSA adds that, because of their size and strength, they may not be ideal with smaller children. Every rescue dog is an individual, so ask the rescue whether this dog has lived with children and what kind of home they think suits it.

Are Great Danes good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Great Danes listed in and around Southport is marked by its rescue as able to live with children today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Great Dane in Southport?

The Great Danes listed in and around Southport today are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 12 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. 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 Great Dane puppies for sale in Southport?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Great Dane on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Great Dane listed in and around Southport today is with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 12 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "great dane puppies for sale Southport", the Great Danes here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. 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 Great Dane to a good home in Southport, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Great Dane listed in and around Southport today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 12 miles away (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. 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.

Are there Great Dane puppies for adoption in Southport?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Southport 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.

Are there older Great Danes for adoption in Southport?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Southport is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Great Danes do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Great Dane rescue near me in Southport?

As of 8 November 2026, the Great Danes listed in and around Southport are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 12 miles away (1). You can also see Great Danes across Merseyside. 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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