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Rottweiler Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Wellingborough

There are 2 Rottweilers looking for a new home in and around Wellingborough right now, listed by Leicester Animal Rescue and Pawprints Dog Rescue. Includes Rottweiler crosses.

All 2 are with rescues reachable from Wellingborough, in places such as Billesdon and Monks Kirby. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 puppy and 1 adult.

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

1 Rottweiler puppy available in and around Wellingborough

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Cece, rottweiler for adoption in Billesdon

Cece

4 years • Female • Rottweiler

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Children
Leicester Animal Rescue

Billesdon · 24 miles

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Hope, rottweiler for adoption in Monks KirbyNEW

Hope

1 year • Female • Rottweiler

Largehigh energyMissing a limb
Pawprints Dog Rescue

Monks Kirby · 28 miles

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Rottweilers near Wellingborough right now

2 Rottweilers are listed in or around Wellingborough today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. All 2 are female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away: 1 Rottweiler
  • Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away: 1 Rottweiler

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About Rottweilers

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Rottweiler
Breed groupWorking
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 63 to 69 cm, bitches 58 to 64 cm at the shoulder
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeLarge house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanUnder 10 years

What Rottweilers are like to live with

The Rottweiler was developed in the German market town of Rottweil as a drovers' dog that could also guard. The Royal Kennel Club describes it as a "strong, intelligent and protective German drover's dog" and says it is "territorial and protective of his owner and his property". It adds that in modern times the breed has been used by the armed forces and the police.

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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Rottweilers in Wellingborough: your questions

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How many rescue Rottweilers are available for adoption in Wellingborough?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 Rottweilers are listed for adoption in and around Wellingborough on LocalPetFinder, from Leicester Animal Rescue and Pawprints Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Wellingborough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Wellingborough have Rottweilers right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Leicester Animal Rescue (at Billesdon, about 24 miles away): 1 and Pawprints Dog Rescue (at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 puppy and 1 adult dog. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Rottweiler in Wellingborough?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Rottweilers on this page are with Leicester Animal Rescue (1) and Pawprints Dog Rescue (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 much exercise does a Rottweiler need?

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. PDSA says at least two hours, including walks, play, time in a secure garden and thinking games. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.

How long do Rottweilers live?

The Royal Kennel Club gives the Rottweiler a lifespan of under 10 years, while 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 Rottweilers good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 2 Rottweilers listed in and around Wellingborough as able to live with children. 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 Rottweiler in Wellingborough?

The Rottweilers listed in and around Wellingborough today are with Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away (1) and Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 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 Rottweiler puppies for sale in Wellingborough?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Rottweiler on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 Rottweilers listed in and around Wellingborough today are with Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away (1) and Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 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 "rottweiler puppies for sale Wellingborough", the Rottweilers 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 Rottweiler to a good home in Wellingborough, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 Rottweilers listed in and around Wellingborough today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away. 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 Rottweiler puppies for adoption in Wellingborough?

Yes: 1 puppy of the 2 listed in and around Wellingborough is 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Rottweilers for adoption in Wellingborough?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Wellingborough is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Rottweilers 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 Rottweiler rescue near me in Wellingborough?

As of 8 November 2026, the Rottweilers listed in and around Wellingborough are with Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away (1) and Pawprints Dog Rescue at Monks Kirby, about 28 miles away (1). The nearest to Wellingborough is Leicester Animal Rescue at Billesdon, about 24 miles away. You can also see Rottweilers across England. 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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