King Charles spaniel

noun

1
2
: cavalier king charles spaniel
not used technically

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The video, which was captured during the night, shows the larger dog, named Walt, laying in the outdoor kennel while his sister, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Queenie, was wandering around restlessly. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Earlier this month, a tragic incident occurred involving Tyrese‘s four cane corso dogs and allegedly killing a neighbor’s Cavalier King Charles spaniel in their Atlanta neighborhood. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The couple also share a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Ira Grrrshwin, who has her own Instagram account. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 July 2025 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 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

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 13 Nov. 2025.

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