King Charles spaniel
Americannoun
noun
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a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull
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a similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose
Etymology
Origin of King Charles spaniel
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Charles II of England from his liking for this variety
Example Sentences
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Bozy, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, almost didn’t make it a year.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2024
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
Since the pandemic, these distressing behaviors have become part of the daily routine with Milton and Rufus, both mixes of poodle and Cavalier King Charles spaniel, known to their faithful as cavapoos.
From New York Times • May 19, 2022
Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, was a proud owner of a Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2022
With her right hand she caresses a little King Charles spaniel perched on the table.
From The Standard Galleries - Holland by Singleton, Esther
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