Crossbreed rescue dogs for adoption and rehoming in and around Wakefield

As of 8 November 2026, 28 crossbreed dogs are listed for adoption in and around Wakefield on LocalPetFinder, from Aireworth Dogs in Need, Cliffe Kennels & Rescue, Good Life Dog Rescue, Greenleaf Animal Rescue, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity, Lost Paws Dog Rescue, Pabs & Pals Rescue, Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue, Helping Yorkshire Poundies, Rotherham Dog Rescue, The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies and West Yorkshire Dog Rescue. That is 1 in Wakefield itself and 27 with rescues reachable from Wakefield, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Aireworth Dogs in Need (at Keighley, about 21 miles away): 6, Cliffe Kennels & Rescue (at Hoylandswaine, about 11 miles away): 4, Greenleaf Animal Rescue (in Wakefield): 3, Good Life Dog Rescue (at Garforth, about 9 miles away): 3, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (at Barnsley, about 9 miles away): 2 and Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue (at Cleckheaton, about 9 miles away): 2, and 6 more. By age, that is 5 puppies, 14 adult dogs and 9 older dogs. The newest was added on 28 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the crossbreed dogs on this page are with Aireworth Dogs in Need (6), Cliffe Kennels & Rescue (4), Good Life Dog Rescue (3), Greenleaf Animal Rescue (3), Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (2), Lost Paws Dog Rescue (2) and 6 other rescues. 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.

Any dog the rescue lists as a crossbreed, or as a cross or mix of two breeds, for example "Collie cross" or "Labrador x Staffy". A cross of a named breed also appears on that breed's page, so a Staffy cross is on both.

Mostly the name. The Royal Kennel Club says crossbreeds with nicknames combining their parents' breeds, such as Labradoodles and Cockerpoos, are often called "designer dogs". They are still crossbreeds. A dog of three or more breeds, or of unknown breeds, usually has no known family tree at all.

They describe the generation of a cross. The Royal Kennel Club says puppies of two separate breeds, such as a Pug and a Jack Russell, are an F1 cross; puppies of two F1 dogs are F2; and an F1 dog bred back to one of the original breeds produces F1b puppies, the "b" standing for backcross. With an adult rescue dog this matters less, as you can see what the dog is actually like.

Often, but not always. Battersea says dogs of mixed, unknown ancestry are less likely to suffer from inherited diseases associated with specific breeds, though that does not mean they will never develop health issues. The Royal Kennel Club says puppies of two unrelated parents tend to be healthier, but crossing two breeds that share a problem, such as two flat-faced breeds, can still pass it on. Ask the rescue what vet checks this dog has had.

Battersea says lots of dogs of no single breed can live longer than some pedigree breeds. That is a general pattern, not a promise for one dog, and a rescue dog's age and health matter more than its background.

With a puppy it can be hard to say. The Royal Kennel Club says crossing two very different breeds can make it difficult to know how big the puppies will grow. With an adult rescue dog you already know its size, and the rescue can tell you.

It depends on the dog. The Royal Kennel Club says a crossbreed's coat can be difficult to predict, and that a mix of two very different coats, such as a Standard Poodle's and a Labrador's, may give a hybrid coat that needs extensive grooming. Ask the rescue about this dog's coat and grooming needs.

Yes, if they have a short nose. Dogs Trust says any dog can experience BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome), "especially crossbreeds with shortened noses", and The Royal Kennel Club says crossing two flat-faced breeds can still produce puppies predisposed to breathing problems. Ask the rescue what the vet has found about this dog's breathing.

We only list dogs with rescues, so there is nothing to buy here: every crossbreed on this page is adopted for the rescue's fee. If you decide to buy, Dogs Trust's breed guides suggest talking to your vet, and say some practices offer pre-purchase consultations covering likely health conditions and rough costs. With an adult rescue crossbreed, the rescue can tell you how big it grew and what it is like to live with.

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 12 of the 28 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Wakefield as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

The crossbreed dogs listed in and around Wakefield today are with Aireworth Dogs in Need at Keighley, about 21 miles away (6), Cliffe Kennels & Rescue at Hoylandswaine, about 11 miles away (4), Greenleaf Animal Rescue in Wakefield (3) and 9 other rescues; 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.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every crossbreed dog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 28 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Wakefield today are with Aireworth Dogs in Need at Keighley, about 21 miles away (6), Cliffe Kennels & Rescue at Hoylandswaine, about 11 miles away (4), Greenleaf Animal Rescue in Wakefield (3) and 9 other rescues, 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 "crossbreed puppies for sale Wakefield", the crossbreed dogs 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.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 28 crossbreed dogs listed in and around Wakefield today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Greenleaf Animal Rescue in Wakefield. 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.

Yes: 5 puppies of the 28 listed in and around Wakefield are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Yes: 9 of the 28 listed in and around Wakefield are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

As of 8 November 2026, the crossbreed dogs listed in and around Wakefield are with Aireworth Dogs in Need at Keighley, about 21 miles away (6), Cliffe Kennels & Rescue at Hoylandswaine, about 11 miles away (4), Greenleaf Animal Rescue in Wakefield (3), Good Life Dog Rescue at Garforth, about 9 miles away (3) and 8 other rescues. The nearest to Wakefield is Greenleaf Animal Rescue in Wakefield. You can also see crossbreed dogs across West Yorkshire. 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.