Information on Cavalier puppy buying, breeding practices and welfare concerns, including puppy farms, scams, health testing, breeder red flags, ownership costs and the lifelong impact of poor breeding decisions. These articles are designed to help future owners ask better questions before bringing a Cavalier home.

14 May 2026

The Cost of Cute: When “Teddy Bear” Cavaliers Come at a Price

The Cost of Cute: When “Teddy Bear” Cavaliers Come at a Price There’s a campaign currently being run by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home called The […]
10 February 2026

Insurance or Savings? Planning for a Cavalier’s Veterinary Care

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are often chosen for their gentle nature, affectionate temperament, and suitability as family dogs. What many new owners aren’t told is that […]
14 August 2023
The cost of owning a Cavalier, a ruby Cavalier looking sad

How much does it cost to own a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

How much does it cost to own a Cavalier on average per month? Cavaliers are undoubtedly expensive to own due to their health problems. When you […]
23 July 2023
pros and cons of owning a a Cavalier - Cavalier puppies in Blenheim and Tricolour colours sitting on a cosy rug

Pros and Cons of owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

When choosing a pet, it’s important to consider the pros and cons. This helps ensure the breed matches your lifestyle and expectations. The Cavalier King Charles […]
13 December 2022
Cavaliers at Christmas

Adopting a Cavalier around the Christmas period

It’s important to remember that adopting a Cavalier is a serious responsibility and should not be done on a whim, especially during the holiday season. Many […]
11 June 2022
Blenheim and Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel money

Cavalier ownership costs soar- what can you do to keep costs down?

So far 2022 has been very concerning in many ways. We have seen energy price hikes, interest rates creeping up affecting homeowners with a variable rate […]
5 November 2021
Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Separation Anxiety – What can you do to help your dog?

It is thought that Cavaliers are much needier than many other breeds, and it is not at all uncommon for them to suffer from separation anxiety. […]
29 June 2021
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Desperate to adopt? The reality of the Cavaliers in rescue

We have had a lot of adoption enquiries recently, well really since the pandemic began. The number has lessened but rises around the end of each […]
12 June 2021
Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Lockdown Puppy Boom Linked with Highly Infectious Disease In Humans

There has been a sudden and vast increase in the number of dogs with a disease called Brucellosis which can be transmitted from dogs to humans. […]