cavalier King Charles spaniel

American  

[kav-uh-leer king chahrlz span-yuhl] / ˈkæv əˌlɪər ˈkɪŋ ˈtʃɑrlz ˈspæn yəl /

noun

1. one of a breed of small dogs developed from the English toy spaniel, having a long silky coat, often white with chestnut markings, with fringes of longer hair on the ears, legs, tail, and feet.

   The cavalier King Charles spaniel is a marvelous companion, but it’s also one of the priciest of all the lapdogs.

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cavalier King Charles spaniel British  

noun

1. See King Charles spaniel

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Etymology

Origin of cavalier King Charles spaniel

First recorded in 1925–30; named after King Charles II, known as the “ Cavalier King ”; see origin at King Charles spaniel ( def. )

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• English toy spaniel vs. cavalier King Charles spaniel

Example Sentences

At the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this week, a cavalier King Charles spaniel hopes to be as lucky.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

There was a Labrador retriever, a Leonberger, a cavalier King Charles spaniel, a cavapoochon, a French bulldog, a wheaten terrier and two vizslas.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023

“The size of the dog doesn’t necessarily tell you how much space they need,” said Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, homeowner Janet Cusack, who has a St. Bernard and a cavalier King Charles spaniel.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2021

At home, the Freis have two dogs, Angel the cavalier King Charles spaniel and Grace the Brittany.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2016