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6 years • Working Labrador Crossbreed
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Rescue Labradors for adoption and rehoming in West Midlands
No Labradors are listed for adoption or rehoming in West Midlands right now.
No Labradors in West Midlands right now
Rescues list new dogs all the time, so please check back. In the meantime, there are 2 Labradors with rescues nearby, shown below.
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Also near West Midlands
Labradors with rescues outside West Midlands, within about 25 miles (2 towns). Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of West Midlands.
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 may be a cross (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 may not have been 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 West Midlands: your questions
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How many rescue Labradors are available for adoption in West Midlands?
As of 30 September 2026, no Labradors are listed for adoption in West Midlands on LocalPetFinder. There are 2 Labradors with rescues within 25 miles, shown under "Also near West Midlands". Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.
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 West Midlands?
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 West Midlands?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Labrador on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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 Labrador in West Midlands, 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 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.
Is there a Labrador rescue near me in West Midlands?
This page lists every Labrador with the rescues we list in West Midlands and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show Labradors from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near West Midlands", each with its town and distance. You can also see Labradors across England. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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