Most people do not realise that about 30% of abandoned dogs are purebred and that there are many rescues and shelters across the US with hardworking volunteers which are dedicated to rehoming these unfortunate souls.

 

As an exhaustive list would be beyond the scope of this site, preference is given here to nationwide associations or individual webpages which list specific breed organisations across the US.

 

Afghan Hound - Afghan Hound Club of America

 

Airdale Terrier - Airdale rescue (National)

 

Akita - Akita Rescue Society of America

 

 

 

 

Alaskan Malamute - Alaskan Malamute Assistance League

 

See the Alaskan Malamute page for more information on this breed.

 

 

 

 

Australian Shepherd - This site pulls together photos and descriptions of Aussies needing adoption from a wide net of independant and small rescue organisations.

 

Bearded Collie - Bearded Collie Club of America

 

Belgian Shepherds - Listing Laekenois, Groenendael, Malinois and Tervuren dogs needing homes across America.

 

Bichon Frise - The Bichon frise Club of America website includes a directory of smaller Bichon rescue organisations across the US.

 

Bloodhound - This page lists several Bloodhound rescue organisations in fdifferent states of America.

 

 

Dachshund - Dachshund Rescue of North America

 

Visit the Dachshund breed page for more information and rescue contacts.