King Charles spaniel

noun

1
2
: cavalier king charles spaniel
not used technically

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Scheufele saved her biggest thanks for her Cavalier King Charles spaniel Byron, and added a note of concern. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 May 2025 Basset hounds and cavalier King Charles spaniels are a great match for a more chilled lifestyle, according to Smith. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix). Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025 Other breeds known for their child-friendly nature include golden retrievers, cavalier King Charles spaniels, and poodles. 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

Word History

Etymology

Charles II of England

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of King Charles spaniel was in 1800

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“King Charles spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/King%20Charles%20spaniel. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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