Cavalier King Charles spaniel
noun
: any of a breed of toy spaniels developed in Great Britain from English toy spaniels and having a tapered muzzle and a long silky coat
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Labrador retrievers are prone to a degenerative eye disease known as progressive retinal atrophy, while Cavalier King Charles spaniels often develop a heart condition called mitral valve disease.
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Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Their top nine list includes basset hounds, beagles, bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, collies, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, papillons and pugs.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
These breeds include golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; beagles; boxers; poodles; Cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; and bulldogs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Small breed dogs, such as Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Maltese, are probably the most eligible to cohabitate with cats because of their gentle and affectionate nature and their small size, which is less intimidating to cats.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The cavapoo breed, a cross between the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and the poodle, is known for its affectionate nature, intelligence and adaptability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The video, which showcases the creator's Cavalier King Charles spaniel taking pride of place at a lavish dinner spread, resplendent in a glittery crown, has been viewed more than 6.5 million times.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
As a calm breed, Cavalier King Charles spaniels are the quintessential lap dogs.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Some breeds of dogs, called short-muzzle breeds, already have higher rates of respiratory issues, including bulldogs, Boston terriers and Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
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Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Their top nine list includes basset hounds, beagles, bulldogs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, collies, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, papillons and pugs.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
These breeds include golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; beagles; boxers; poodles; Cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; and bulldogs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Small breed dogs, such as Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Maltese, are probably the most eligible to cohabitate with cats because of their gentle and affectionate nature and their small size, which is less intimidating to cats.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The cavapoo breed, a cross between the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and the poodle, is known for its affectionate nature, intelligence and adaptability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The video, which showcases the creator's Cavalier King Charles spaniel taking pride of place at a lavish dinner spread, resplendent in a glittery crown, has been viewed more than 6.5 million times.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
As a calm breed, Cavalier King Charles spaniels are the quintessential lap dogs.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Some breeds of dogs, called short-muzzle breeds, already have higher rates of respiratory issues, including bulldogs, Boston terriers and Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
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