King Charles spaniel

noun

ˈkiŋ-ˈchär(-ə)lz- How to pronounce King Charles spaniel (audio)
1
British : english toy spaniel
2
: cavalier king charles spaniel
—not used technically

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Queen Victoria grew up close to her family dog, Dash, who was a cavalier King Charles spaniel. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 That meant, of course, that Byron, the King Charles spaniel, notable lapdog and occasional Chopard mascot, would be in attendance alongside his mistress, the co-president. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Each crossbreed comes from a poodle bred with a cavalier King Charles spaniel, cocker spaniel, or Labrador retriever. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 Lately, it’s been used as an ideal dog run for at least nine Cavalier King Charles spaniels. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for King Charles spaniel

Word History

Etymology

Charles II of England

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of King Charles spaniel was in 1800

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