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: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat
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Orla, a black cocker spaniel, has been part of the family since 2020 and was reportedly a gift from Kate’s brother James Middleton.
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Both dogs are descendants of Ella, James' beloved cocker spaniel who inspired his business, book and even introduced him to his wife during a chance encounter at a bar in Chelsea.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Rhoads agrees but told that the English cocker spaniel's energy is different.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Jan. 2026
Both dogs are descendants of Ella, James' beloved cocker spaniel who inspired his business, book and even introduced him to his wife during a chance encounter at a bar in Chelsea.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Rhoads agrees but told that the English cocker spaniel's energy is different.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Cocker spaniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocker%20spaniel. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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cocker spaniel
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cock·er spaniel
ˌkäk-ər- 
: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat
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