Arnold
Male • Mastiff Cross Great Dane
There is 1 Great Dane looking for a new home in and around Wigan right now, listed by Homeless Hounds. Includes Great Dane crosses.
It is with a rescue reachable from Wigan, 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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Male • Mastiff Cross Great Dane
1 Great Dane is listed in or around Wigan today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.
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| Breed group | Working |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra 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 |
| Exercise | More than 2 hours a day |
| Size of home | A large house with a large garden |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Under 10 years |
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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As of 8 November 2026, 1 Great Dane is listed for adoption in and around Wigan on LocalPetFinder, from Homeless Hounds. It is with a rescue reachable from Wigan, 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, Homeless Hounds (at Blackpool, about 26 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
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.
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.
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.
It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Great Danes listed in and around Wigan 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.
The Great Danes listed in and around Wigan today are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 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.
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 Wigan today is with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 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 Wigan", 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.
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 Wigan today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 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.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Wigan 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.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Wigan 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.
As of 8 November 2026, the Great Danes listed in and around Wigan are with Homeless Hounds at Blackpool, about 26 miles away (1). You can also see Great Danes across Greater Manchester. 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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