King Charles spaniel

noun

1
2
: cavalier king charles spaniel
not used technically

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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 Baby became especially cuddly with Jackson and their other dog, Ducky, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 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 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

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 5 Oct. 2025.

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