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Small Dogs for Adoption in South Africa

Find a Small Dog to Adopt Near You

Browse the current dog profiles below to find small dogs looking for carefully matched homes across South Africa. Each full profile explains the dog’s location, age, temperament and home requirements. Please read it carefully before applying, and check the province and town to make sure the location is practical for you.

Need to find a new home for your own dog? Ask Little Doggy Rescue about home-to-home rehoming. We prioritise small purebred dogs, with toy breeds first.

How to Adopt Through Little Doggy Rescue

  1. Browse the current profiles below or use the province filters to find dogs near you.
  2. Open the full profile and check the dog’s age, temperament, location and stated home requirements.
  3. When the match looks suitable, review the adoption process and complete the application form.

New to rescue adoption? Our South African dog owner guides explain meet-and-greets, introductions and bringing a rescue dog home.

Looking for information about a particular breed? See the small dog breed adoption and rehoming guide. Current availability is always shown in the profiles below.

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Showing 16 dogs
  • Loves cuddling and snacks
    Mossel Bay, Western Cape

    #405 · Mochi

    Dachshund · 1.5 years · Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs

    Mochi is a charming young Dachshund who enjoys spending time with his people. He is a laid-back dog who loves to cuddle and be close to his …

  • #404 – Adopt Pinto & Milo – Two Male Dogs – Edenvale, Gauteng
    Bonded pair
    Edenvale, Gauteng

    #404 · Pinto and Milo

    Jack Russell × Dachshund & Chihuahua · 9 years & 2 years · Male & Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • #401 – Adopt Jack – 6-Year-Old Male Jack Russell Cross – Warner Beach, KZN
    Warner Beach, KwaZulu-Natal

    #401 · Jack

    Jack Russell Cross · 6 years · Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • #400 – Adopt Milo – 10-Year-Old Female Poodle × Jack Russell – Warner Beach, KZN
    Warner Beach, KwaZulu-Natal

    #400 · Milo

    Poodle × Jack Russell Cross · 10 years · Female
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • #398 – Adopt Snoopy – 5-Year-Old Male Dachshund – White River, Mpumalanga
    White River, Mpumalanga

    #398 · Snoopy

    Dachshund · 5 years · Male
    ✓ Sterilised

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • #397 – Adopt Snowy – 5-Month-Old Male AFRIKANIS MIX Jack Russell – Cape Town, Western Cape
    Cape Town, Western Cape

    #397 · Snowy

    Afrikanis mix Jack Russell · 5 months · Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Cats✓ Sterilised

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • #395 – Adopt Buddy – 4-Year-Old Male Pekingese – Rustenburg, North West
    Rustenburg, North West

    #395 · Buddy

    Pekingese · 4 years · Male
    ✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    Loving small dog looking for a home through Little Doggy Rescue.…

  • Pekingese Pair in Centurion | Boeing & Cessna
    Bonded pair
    Centurion, Gauteng

    #380 · Boeing and Cessna

    Pekingese & Pekingese · 8 years & 3 years · Male & Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    Boeing and Cessna are two male Pekingese boys in De Hoewes, Centurion, who are looking for a loving new home together. Boeing is 8 years ol…

  • Bonded Pair for Adoption in Johannesburg: Betty & Barney
    Bonded pair
    Johannesburg, Gauteng

    #373 · Betty and Barney

    Dachshund & English Bulldog · 6 years & 7 years · Female & Male
    ✓ Sterilised

    Betty and Barney are a bonded pair for adoption in Johannesburg, Gauteng. They need a new home together because their owner is emigrating ov…

  • #370 - Adopt - Hulk, 9-Year-Old Beagle Cross Jack Russell, Centurion Gauteng - Little Doggy Rescue
    Centurion, Gauteng

    #370 · Hulk

    Beagle Cross Jack Russell · 9 years · Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Cats✓ Sterilised

    Meet Hulk , a wonderfully affectionate 9-year-old Beagle Cross Jack Russell looking for a loving new home in Centurion, Gauteng. Hulk’s fa…

  • Bruce – German Shepherd for Adoption in Johannesburg
    Johannesburg, Gauteng

    #355 · Bruce

    German Shepherd · 1 year · Male
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    Looking for an energetic, sweet, and loyal companion? This gorgeous 1-year-old male German Shepherd in Johannesburg, Gauteng is ready to fin…

  • Adopt Clara: Jack Russell Mix in Randburg | LDR
    Randburg, Gauteng

    #338 · Clara

    Jack Russell Mix · 2.5-3 years · Female
    ✓ Kids✓ Sterilised

    Meet Clara , a beautiful, springy, and incredibly loving 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix currently looking for her perfect forever ho…

  • #222A Gauteng, Centurion ~ Adopt Dingo Mixed Breed Male - Little Doggy Rescue
    Centurion, Gauteng

    #222A · Dingo

    Mixed Breed · 2 years · Male
    ✓ Kids

    Dingo is a 2-year-old mixed breed male bursting with affection and ready to bring joy to the right family. He thrives on human connection, o…

  • Adopt Jellybean & Jellytot in Gauteng | LDR
    Bonded pair
    Randburg, Gauteng

    #223 · Jellybean and Jellytot

    Labrador x Chow & Labrador x Chow · 4 years & 4 years · Female & Female

    Bring boundless energy and heartfelt loyalty into your life with Jellybean or Jellytot, two vibrant 4-year-old Labrador mix females eager …

  • #222 Gauteng, Centurion ~ Adopt Wollie a Jack-A-Bee - Little Doggy Rescue
    Centurion, Gauteng

    #222 · Wollie

    Jack-A-Bee · 1.5 years · Male
    ✓ Kids

    Wollie a Jack-A-Bee ( Beagle Jack Russell mix) is a 2-year-old male full of love and ready to brighten the life of a special family. He’s a…

  • Adopt Dexter & Roxy Together – Somerset West RESERVED
    Bonded pair
    Somerset West, Western Cape

    [RESERVED] #387 · Dexter and Roxy

    Jack Russell x Beagle & Jack Russell · 5 years & 1 year 7 months · Male & Female
    ✓ Kids✓ Dogs✓ Sterilised

    URGENT: DEXTER & ROXY NEED A NEW HOME BY 14 OCTOBER 2026! Meet Dexter and Roxy , two affectionate, joyful dogs from Somerset West in the …