NEWLeo
8 years · Male · King Charles Spaniel
Smalllow energy
Can live with: Children, Other dogs
Dogs Trust · Shoreham-by-Sea
Meet Leo →Rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for adoption and rehoming in England
There is 1 Cavalier looking for a new home in England right now, listed by Dogs Trust. Includes Cavalier King Charles and King Charles Spaniels and their crosses. Cavapoos are on the poodles and doodles page.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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About Cavaliers
| Breed group | Toy |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Grooming | More than once a week |
| Coat | Medium (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Over 12 years |
What Cavaliers are like to live with
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy spaniel. The Royal Kennel Club describes it as a "sporting, affectionate and fearless toy spaniel". It says the name "Cavalier" was chosen in the 1920s for the "old type" of toy spaniel, with a longer muzzle and flatter skull, and that the Cavalier was recognised as a separate breed in 1945.
That is the breed on paper. A rescue Cavalier is an individual, may be a cross, and may be older. The rescue will know how this particular dog behaves at home, on the lead and with visitors, so ask them.
Size and exercise
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Cavalier as small and needing up to an hour of exercise a day. It says the breed can live in a flat, with a small or medium garden, in town or country.
Grooming
The coat is medium length and sheds. The Royal Kennel Club says it needs grooming more than once a week.
Health
The Royal Kennel Club asks Cavalier breeders to have their dogs' hearts screened for mitral valve disease (MVD) under its heart scheme for the breed, and to DNA test for curly coat/dry eye (CC/DE) and episodic falling (EF). Its best practice list adds eye testing. It lists the lifespan as over 12 years.
A rescue dog's parents were rarely health tested, so ask the rescue what vet checks the dog has had, including any heart check, 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
Whether a particular rescue Cavalier can live with children, cats or other dogs depends on the dog, not the breed. Go by the rescue's own assessment, which is often noted on the profile, and ask them if it is not.
Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels
This page also includes the King Charles Spaniel, a separate breed. The Royal Kennel Club says the two "Royal Spaniels" share a history and were shown together as one breed until 1945. The King Charles has a domed skull, a shorter muzzle and is slightly smaller. The Royal Kennel Club lists it as a vulnerable native breed needing up to 30 minutes of exercise a day, with a lifespan of over 12 years.
For King Charles Spaniels, The Royal Kennel Club asks breeders to eye test, and in August 2026 it recognised a new test grading dogs' breathing for BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome), which it says will be added to its health standard from January 2027.
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.
Cavaliers in England: your questions
How many rescue Cavaliers are available for adoption in England?
As of 30 September 2026, 1 Cavalier is listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Dogs Trust. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Are there Cavalier puppies for adoption in England?
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in England 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.
What is the difference between a Cavalier and a King Charles Spaniel?
They are two separate breeds with a shared history. The Royal Kennel Club says the King Charles has a domed skull, a shorter muzzle and is slightly smaller than the Cavalier, and the two were recognised as separate breeds in 1945.
How much exercise does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel need?
Up to an hour a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the Cavalier as a small dog that can live in a flat, in town or country. Ask the rescue what this dog is used to.
How much does it cost to adopt a Cavalier in England?
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 Cavaliers for sale in England?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Cavalier on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £230 for an adult dog and Dogs Trust £300. The fee goes towards the 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 Cavalier in England, 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 a private advert, not 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 Cavalier rescue near me in England?
This page lists every Cavalier with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.
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