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Cavalier King Charles Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Watford

There are 2 Cavaliers looking for a new home in and around Watford right now, listed by Foal Farm Animal Rescue and Pro Dogs Direct. Includes Cavalier King Charles and King Charles Spaniels and their crosses. Cavapoos have their own page.

All 2 are with rescues reachable from Watford, in places such as London. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 adult and 1 older dog.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Winnie, cavalier king charles spaniel for adoption in LondonNEW

Winnie

5 years • Female • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Small
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Pro Dogs Direct

London · 15 miles

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Cavaliers near Watford right now

2 Cavaliers are listed in or around Watford today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 adult dog and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away: 1 Cavalier
  • Pro Dogs Direct at London, about 15 miles away: 1 Cavalier

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About Cavaliers

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed groupToy
SizeSmall
Weight (breed standard)5.4 to 8.2 kg
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeA flat is big enough
GroomingMore than once a week
CoatMedium, long and silky (sheds)
LifespanOver 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 special prizes were given at Crufts from 1926 to 1930 for Blenheim spaniels "of the old type", with a longer muzzle and flatter skull, and the name "Cavalier" was chosen to set this type apart, and that the Cavalier was recognised as a separate breed in 1945.

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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Cavaliers in Watford: your questions

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How many rescue Cavaliers are available for adoption in Watford?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 Cavaliers are listed for adoption in and around Watford on LocalPetFinder, from Foal Farm Animal Rescue and Pro Dogs Direct. All are with rescues reachable from Watford, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Watford have Cavaliers right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Foal Farm Animal Rescue (at London, about 15 miles away): 1 and Pro Dogs Direct (at London, about 15 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 adult dog and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Cavalier in Watford?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Cavaliers on this page are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue (1) and Pro Dogs Direct (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.

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. It lists the King Charles as needing up to 30 minutes of exercise a day, against up to an hour for the Cavalier.

How much exercise does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel need?

Up to an hour a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club, which lists the Cavalier as a small dog that can live in a flat, in town or country. Dogs Trust says they need daily walks but might not manage tough exercise like long walks or mountain hikes. Ask the rescue what this dog is used to.

Are Cavaliers good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 2 of the 2 Cavaliers listed in and around Watford as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Cavalier in Watford?

The Cavaliers listed in and around Watford today are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and Pro Dogs Direct at London, about 15 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. 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 Cavalier puppies for sale in Watford?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Cavalier on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 Cavaliers listed in and around Watford today are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and Pro Dogs Direct at London, about 15 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "cavalier puppies for sale Watford", the Cavaliers 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.

Can I get a free Cavalier to a good home in Watford, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 Cavaliers listed in and around Watford today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away. 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 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.

Are there Cavalier puppies for adoption in Watford?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Watford 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.

Are there older Cavaliers for adoption in Watford?

Yes: 1 of the 2 listed in and around Watford is aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Cavalier rescue near me in Watford?

As of 8 November 2026, the Cavaliers listed in and around Watford are with Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away (1) and Pro Dogs Direct at London, about 15 miles away (1). The nearest to Watford is Foal Farm Animal Rescue at London, about 15 miles away. You can also see Cavaliers across Hertfordshire. 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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