Helping Cavaliers live healthier lives
Here you’ll find clear, practical guidance on Cavalier health, Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, behaviour, adoption, fostering, puppy buying and everyday care.
Everything here is based on what we see every day in rescue, helping owners and future families better understand this much-loved but often medically complex breed.
Supporting Cavaliers with complex medical and behavioural needs every day.
Explore our resource sections
Choose a section below to explore articles, real rescue stories and information from Bliss Cavalier Rescue.
Cavalier Health
Helpful health information for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, covering common breed health concerns, symptoms owners may notice, veterinary investigations, treatment considerations and general wellbeing.
Chiari & Syringomyelia
Information on Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, neurological pain, symptoms, treatment considerations and research updates in Cavaliers.
Cavalier Behaviour & Support
Information on anxiety, growling, separation anxiety, settling rescue dogs and understanding behaviour as communication.
Adoption & Fostering
Information for anyone interested in adopting or fostering a rescue Cavalier, including careful matching, settling-in and what to expect from the rescue process.
Rescue Stories & Updates
Real stories and updates from Cavaliers in our care, including medical journeys, foster updates, adoption stories, sanctuary dogs and behind-the-scenes rescue life.
Puppy Buying, Breeding & Welfare
Information on Cavalier puppy buying, breeding practices and welfare considerations, including health testing, breeder standards, puppy farms and what responsible ownership really involves.
Everyday Cavalier Care
Helpful information for everyday life with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, from grooming and feeding to exercise, routines and keeping them comfortable and happy.
Support Bliss Cavalier Rescue
Find out how you can support Cavaliers in need through donations, Gift Aid, fostering, fundraising and helping us continue the work we do every day.
Why we share these resources
At Bliss Cavalier Rescue, we see the reality of Cavalier health, behaviour and welfare every day. Many of the dogs who come into rescue have complex medical needs, long-term pain, anxiety, heart disease, neurological conditions or behaviour that has been misunderstood.
By sharing what we learn, we hope to help more Cavaliers receive the care, understanding and support they need before they reach crisis point.