King Charles spaniel
noun
1
British
: english toy spaniel
2
: cavalier king charles spaniel
—not used technically
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Other breeds known for their child-friendly nature include golden retrievers, cavalier King Charles spaniels, and poodles.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Ronald Reagan gave his Cavalier King Charles spaniel Rex a doghouse decorated with framed portraits of him and Nancy, in a ceremony presided over by Zsa Zsa Gabor and her dog Macho.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
One, a King Charles spaniel called Rex, was noted for tugging hard on his leash and occasionally dragging the president from questioning reporters on White House grounds — undoubtedly a useful tactic when questions were raised about the Iran-Contra scandal of the day.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023
Then there’s Lucy, a King Charles spaniel who’s traveled with me everywhere.
—Taylor Dutch, SELF, 20 Oct. 2022
My beautiful King Charles spaniel named Yum-Yum.
—Joann Schaffer, cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022
Here’s a partial list: all terriers, German shepherds, huskies, golden retrievers, Labradors, King Charles spaniel, chows and Pomeranians.
—Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021
But Rex, the couple’s King Charles spaniel, was front and center the most.
—Kellie Hwang, SFChronicle.com, 8 Nov. 2020
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Ronald Reagan gave his Cavalier King Charles spaniel Rex a doghouse decorated with framed portraits of him and Nancy, in a ceremony presided over by Zsa Zsa Gabor and her dog Macho.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
One, a King Charles spaniel called Rex, was noted for tugging hard on his leash and occasionally dragging the president from questioning reporters on White House grounds — undoubtedly a useful tactic when questions were raised about the Iran-Contra scandal of the day.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023
Then there’s Lucy, a King Charles spaniel who’s traveled with me everywhere.
—Taylor Dutch, SELF, 20 Oct. 2022
My beautiful King Charles spaniel named Yum-Yum.
—Joann Schaffer, cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022
Here’s a partial list: all terriers, German shepherds, huskies, golden retrievers, Labradors, King Charles spaniel, chows and Pomeranians.
—Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021
But Rex, the couple’s King Charles spaniel, was front and center the most.
—Kellie Hwang, SFChronicle.com, 8 Nov. 2020
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“King Charles spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/King%20Charles%20spaniel. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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