Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A gentle and affectionate toy breed with a royal legacy.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beloved companion dog with a sweet disposition and striking appearance. It thrives on human company and adapts well to both city and country living. This breed is ideal for families, seniors, and individuals alike.

Quick Facts

SizeSmall
Breed GroupToy
Lifespan12–15 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityVery trainable and eager to please. This breed excels in obedience with positive, gentle methods.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyLow
TemperamentFriendly, affectionate, and gentle. They get along well with children and other pets.

Available Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

37 dogs available
Barnaby, a 3 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from Keiths Rescue Dogs in Lincolnshire

Keiths Rescue Dogs

Barnaby

Lincolnshire
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

Handsome Barnaby is a nearly 3-year-old Springer Spaniel looking for his forever home ️This gorgeous boy is full of character, loves human company and has all the enthusiasm, energy and affection that spaniel lovers adore. Just look at that face! Barnaby is searching for a knowledgeable, adult-only home where he can continue to thrive. He can be reactive around other dogs, so he'll need owners who understand the breed and are committed to helping him build confidence and continue his training. ‍With the right guidance and support, Barnaby will be an incredibly loyal and loving companion. He forms strong bonds with his people and has so much love to give to the family lucky enough to welcome him into their lives. If you have spaniel experience and are looking for a devoted best friend to join your adventures, Barnaby could be waiting just for you.

Bella, a 6 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from Bliss Cavalier Rescue in Lincolnshire

Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Bella

Lincolnshire
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

Bella is a beautiful Cavapoo who is almost 6 years old and came into rescue under sad circumstances. She has settled well into foster care and is now ready to find a loving forever home.She is an energetic, affectionate little girl with a big personality. Her foster family describe her as bouncing around like Tigger, particularly when treats are involved! Bella is full of enthusiasm and brings plenty of fun and character into the home.Bella loves her toys and is very good at entertaining herself. Her toys do need to be strong and durable; however, she enjoys nothing more than removing the squeaker. She is quite happy playing independently and does not rely on another dog to keep her occupied.She has settled well alongside the resident dogs in her foster home and is comfortable sharing her space with them. Bella has shown little interest in actively playing with the other dogs, as she is much more focused on people and human companionship.Bella is very much a people dog. She loves a fuss from anyone, follows her foster mum around the house and enjoys being included in everyday family life. She sleeps on her foster mum’s bed and is happiest when she can be close to the people she loves.She can be left for short periods. Bella may cry a little when first left, but she does eventually settle. She would therefore be best suited to a home where someone is around for a good part of the day and where she will not routinely be left for long periods.Bella has shown no behavioural concerns while in foster care. She is friendly, affectionate and sociable, and she can live with children aged 6 and over who understand how to interact gently and respectfully with dogs.She may be able to live with compatible resident dogs, although she is unlikely to be looking for a canine playmate. Bella’s main priority is finding a home where she can enjoy plenty of human company, affection and involvement in family life.Bella is a funny, lively and devoted little dog who will make a wonderful companion for someone looking for an affectionate dog with plenty of personality.Health conditions: No known health conditions at present. Bella is up to date with her vaccinations and parasite treatments. On medication? No Spayed? Yes. Bella was spayed while in foster care.Behaviour traits: Affectionate, lively, energetic, playful, people-focused, sociable and devoted to her humans. Bella has shown no behavioural concerns in foster care. Activity level: Moderate to high – Bella is an energetic little dog who enjoys playing with toys, treats, attention and being involved in family life. Training required: Continued positive training, appropriate enrichment and gentle work on maintaining her confidence when left for short periods.Type of home required: A loving home where someone is around for much of the day. Bella needs adopters who enjoy an affectionate, energetic and people-focused dog and are happy for her to be closely involved in everyday family life.Important Notes Bella can live with compatible resident dogs, although she is more interested in people than playing with other dogs. She may also be considered for a home where she receives plenty of human companionship. Bella is not cat tested, so we cannot confirm whether she could live safely with cats. Children must be aged 6 or over and understand how to interact gently and respectfully with dogs. Bella should only be left for short periods. She may cry briefly when first left but does eventually settle. Bella has shown no behavioural concerns while in foster care. She enjoys strong, durable toys and is very talented at removing squeakers. Her adopter must continue routine veterinary care, vaccinations and parasite prevention. Home check and meet & greet required within 7–10 days of applying. Please read our adoption procedure before applying:Read Adoption ProcedureApply for this dog here:

Brogan, a 9 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from South East Dog Rescue in Kent

South East Dog Rescue

Brogan

Kent
SexMale
Age9 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

Our handsome boy Brogan is now ready to start looking for his forever home.At 9 years young, Brogan came into our care when his owner was sadly no longer able to look after him. Despite having a tough start in life, Brogan doesn’t let anything hold him back. He is missing a back paw due to an attack by his mum when he was a newborn puppy, but it doesn’t slow him down one bit and he gets around just fine.Brogan is a Cavachon and at 18.3kg he’s quite a big boy for the breed mix. He has lived happily with other dogs and has been great with children. We don’t have any information about how he is around cats.Since arriving with us, Brogan has been fully health checked and is:️ Neutered️ Vaccinated️ Microchipped️ Had a dentalBrogan is a lovely, friendly happy boy who deserves a second chance at happiness with a family who will cherish him in his golden years.If you think you could offer Brogan the loving home he deserves please use the link below to complete an adoption form

Bruno, a 4 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from TAG Pet Rescue in Kent

TAG Pet Rescue

Bruno

Kent
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

MEET BRUNO Handsome, loveable, happy, cuddly Bruno. Bruno is a 4 year old 15kg spaniel/staffy cross. He is very popular, everyone loves him, but has been returned a few times. He can be a bit of a livewire and needs fulfilment and boundaries to avoid over stimulation and subsequent anxiety. He has been in training for 2 months and with consistent rules and routine and the right amount of exercise and play, Bruno has made huge progress. Whilst always happy and bouncy, he is doing very well on his walks, no pulling or reactivity and is much more relaxed and chilled generally. He can become ball obsessed but with structured play can now enjoy playing ball and is happy to drop it and finish the game. He is currently living with other dogs and he gets on with all of them and loves a good play, so ideally we would like him to go to someone with a friendly dog who also enjoys play. That said, he will often choose to cuddle with his human given the choice between that and playing, so provided his new home is active, will take him for a walk every day, play tug and ball with him and continue to set rules and boundaries, he would be fine without a live-in playmate. Is there a loving, active family, with some training experience, who has space in their home and hearts for Bruno? He is such fun, has the most gorgeous eyes and cuddles like his life depends on it. We would suggest an adult home is ideal, but older calm children should be fine – younger children might just be too stimulating for him. He is not cat tested but a dog savvy cat with careful introductions should be fine. If he is properly fulfilled and exercised, he can be left alone for 3 or 4 hours. He really is the most gorgeous boy.

Calvin, a 4 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from Save Our Spaniels in Lincolnshire

Save Our Spaniels

Calvin

Lincolnshire
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

CALVIN, we will be brutally honest, is a medium mixed breed of unknown quantities, but is 100% gorgeous! He is in foster in Chippenham, Wiltshire. He was one of 80 dogs rescued from a Spanish perrera that was closing with no options for it’s occupants, other than to be put to sleep. He’d been in the perrera for quite a while with no bedding, decent food or any human interaction, so for him to arrive into a UK foster home and settle so well is a great indicator to his temperament. Words from his foster mum, “Calvin is a really lovely boy. He loves to have belly rubs and will roll over to ask for one. He’s very sweet”. He has been living with a resident dog, teenagers and chickens in the garden (although I believe there was an incident whereby he carried said chicken to a new location!). He can get anxious around other dogs when out on a walk and this will need further work with a calm and relaxed adopter, who will introduce him to good experiences when meeting new dogs. We would love to see him in a home with another calm, maybe older dog, so he can learn from their reactions to new situations. Sadly, whilst in foster, CALVIN has been diagnosed with glaucoma and had one eye removed. There is potential for it to develop in the other eye, hence his need for a long term foster home (Save Our Spaniels would pay for all his veterinary care going forward). CALVIN is housetrained and has been left for a couple of hours with no incident, he just settles on his bed and sleeps. Happy to eat, share toys and chews with the resident dog and instantly friendly when meeting new people. He is microchipped, vaccinated, castrated and parasite treated and has a Spanish Passport.

Carry, a 5 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Poodle available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Carry

Wales
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Poodle

Carry is a sweet and gentle girl who came to us from a breeder looking for a fresh start. When she first arrived, she was very scared and unsure of people, but she has already made wonderful progress and is continuing to grow in confidence since moving into foster care.Carry has settled well into life in a home and is taking all the sights and sounds of everyday living in her stride. She sleeps soundly with the other dogs in the lounge each night and has settled into a good routine, although she is quite happy to let her foster carer know when she thinks it's time to start the day! She has a great appetite, happily accepts treats from your hand, and has been generally clean in the house.Carry is still nervous of being touched and will often run away if someone tries to fuss her. However, she is becoming much braver and will now happily approach to sniff hands. If she is relaxing on a dog bed or in a smaller space where she feels safe, she is beginning to tolerate gentle fusses. She is trying so hard to be brave, and it has been lovely to watch her confidence slowly grow.Carry relies heavily on other dogs for reassurance and will need at least one kind and confident resident dog in her forever home. They will help guide her through new experiences and continue to build her confidence as she settles into family life. She has also started taking her first steps with lead training and recently allowed her foster carer to attach a lead to her collar and enjoy a little walk around the garden, with plenty of encouragement and a generous supply of squeezy cheese!She has also discovered the joy of playing with soft toys and can often be found happily throwing them around and giving them a good shred. Seeing her playful side emerge has been a wonderful milestone and shows just how much she is beginning to relax.Carry will be looking for a calm and understanding home with resident dog companions and patient adopters who are happy to let her progress entirely at her own pace. We feel she could live with older, dog-savvy children who understand that she will need time and space to build trust. As she is in a foster home, she is beginning to learn about home life. But her adopters will need to continue helping her with house training, lead walking, and all the other adventures that family life brings.Carry is an adorable little girl who is trying so hard to overcome her fears. She brightens the day of everyone who meets her, and with continued patience, kindness, and reassurance, we know she will continue to blossom into a happy and trusting companion.Our vets have noted that Carry has a Grade 3 patella luxation in her right hind leg. This is not causing her any issues at present and may improve with gentle exercise, but it will need to be monitored by her adopters and their veterinary team. Should treatment be required in the future, this condition would not be covered by insurance.Carry has a travel document.Carry has been given the Gift of Life by Wendy Bowen

Clementine, a 4 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from All Dogs Matter in Greater London

All Dogs Matter

Clementine

Greater London
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

Can Clementine live with cats? No cats pleaseCan Clementine live with dogs? Possibly live with a calm male pending an introductionCan Clementine live with children? Could live with children of 12+Clementine is a beautiful Cocker Spaniel who is looking for a loving home to call her own.Sadly, Clementine came into our care after being abandoned, but despite everything she has been through, she has remained a sweet and gentle girl. She has been friendly with all of the kennel staff and has shown no reaction to the other dogs around her.

Cloe, a 6 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Cloe

Wales
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

Cloe is a very worried little lady who has come to us from a breeder and is still learning that people can be kind. It is clear she has had very little positive experience with humans in the past, and as a result she finds trust incredibly difficult. She can be flighty when worried and may choose to protect herself if she feels pressured or uncomfortable.Cloe is a sweet but complex girl who has already shown us that, once she truly trusts someone, she has a wonderfully affectionate side. Although progress has been slow, it has also been incredibly rewarding. She now greets her favourite carers every morning with an excited waggy tail and is trying her absolute hardest to be brave around the people she trusts.She has made lovely progress with handling and has recently enjoyed a full groom. Cloe was an absolute angel throughout, allowing herself to be groomed beautifully. She has also recently been bathed and gently dried, taking it all in her stride. These may seem like small achievements, but for a little dog who once found human contact so frightening, they are huge milestones.We have also discovered that being picked up is only scary for Cloe at first. Once she is safely in someone's arms, she relaxes completely and allows herself to be handled without fuss. We truly believe that, with continued patience and positive experiences, this fear will continue to fade and she will become even more confident.Cloe has also recently started her harness training. Although she is still a little too timid to venture out on walks just yet, she is making a fantastic start and we are confident that, with a little more time and encouragement, she will soon be ready to begin exploring the world beyond the rescue.Cloe will need a calm, quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children and adopters who have experience of very worried ex-breeding dogs. Her new family will need to understand that building a relationship with her will take time and that the best way to win her trust is to allow her to approach on her own terms, without rushing or placing expectations on her.She absolutely loves the company of other dogs and will need a kind, calm and confident resident dog in her new home. Having a canine friend gives her comfort and reassurance and will help guide her as she learns about life beyond the rescue. We have also discovered that Cloe is not comfortable around cats and can become quite fixated by them, so she will need a cat-free home.As she has never lived in a home before, Cloe's adopters will need to be patient as she learns about house training and everyday routines. Progress with Cloe may never be fast, but she proves time and time again that she is willing to try for the people she trusts.We are incredibly hopeful for Cloe's future. She has already come so much further than we ever imagined possible in the rescue environment, and we truly believe she will flourish in a patient, understanding home. She simply needs someone willing to take a chance on her, give her all the time she needs, and let her discover that the world isn't such a scary place after all.Cloe has had seven teeth extracted at the time of her spay, as well as an inguinal hernia repaired. She also had a lump removed from her right upper eyelid.Cloe has a travel document.Cloe has been given the Gift of Life by Carol Unsworth

Copper, a 5 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel available for adoption from Last Chance Animal Rescue in Kent

Last Chance Animal Rescue

Copper

Kent
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel

Colour: BlenheimLocation: Edenbridge Copper is looking for a new home after sadly showing resource guarding behaviour in his home. Copper is looking to be the only pet in an experienced young adult only home with no visiting children. Copper loves his walks and enjoys all the new smells so would benefit from having an active home. Copper does love affection but only on his terms and in small dosages. Copper has a lot of love to give but equally would benefit from having a lot of training to help him overcome his boundaries of not being able to share.

Freddie, a 8 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Mid Antrim in Northern Ireland

Mid Antrim

Freddie

Northern Ireland
SexMale
Age8 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

Freddie Male 7 1/2 Years Cavalier x BichonFreddie has had numerous stays in the sanctuary. We are determined that Freddies next adoption will be successful.Freddie has displayed aggression on numerous occasions in the past. Most of these incidents have been around resource guarding of items he considers valuable to him, or reacting fearfully when being interrupted where he is resting. Our behaviourist has indicated there may have been a pain element to this. Freddie has now been on a pain relief and hopefully he will be more comfortable in future.Cute things about Freddie –His little underbite. The way he waddles when he walks. His fave toys- dinosaur, octopus and caterpillar. His enthusiast morning greetings to his fave people.Freddie is the most clearest example we have seen of a dog preferring women over men. With having had so many unsuccessful adoptions we will now saying that Freddie should live in a female only home. There must be no children living or visiting the home. Prospective adopters should be prepared to work with our behaviourist and staff at the sanctuary to help set the home and Freddie up for success. Adopters should be tuned in to dog body language and have experience of dealing with similar behaviour issues.Some small dogs feel the need to shout louder to be listened to so it is important we listen to Freddie’s communication.Assistance will be provided by way of our Aprils Wish program to help with behaviour. Further assistance will be provided by our supported adoption scheme where we will continue to pay for Freddie’s pain relief.Freddie may be able to live with another dog pending successful meet and greets. .* .We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1.30pm – 3.30pm.If you are interested in offering this dog a home and you meet the criteria listed, then please click on the following link to complete an online application or visit us during the above days and times.If you are being considered, we will be in touch to arrange an appointment for you to meet the dog and start the rehoming process.All parts of the form must be completed to ensure your application can be processedIf you are being considered to commence the adoption process you will receive a call from a number ending in 081 or 993; due to time constraints there will be a limited timescale to answer or respond to our message.Dog Adoption Application

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