King Charles spaniel

noun

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: cavalier king charles spaniel
not used technically

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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 One, a King Charles spaniel called Rex, was noted for tugging hard on his leash and occasionally dragging the president from questioning reporters on White House grounds — undoubtedly a useful tactic when questions were raised about the Iran-Contra scandal of the day. Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023 Then there’s Lucy, a King Charles spaniel who’s traveled with me everywhere. Taylor Dutch, SELF, 20 Oct. 2022 My beautiful King Charles spaniel named Yum-Yum. Joann Schaffer, cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022 Here’s a partial list: all terriers, German shepherds, huskies, golden retrievers, Labradors, King Charles spaniel, chows and Pomeranians. Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021 But Rex, the couple’s King Charles spaniel, was front and center the most. Kellie Hwang, SFChronicle.com, 8 Nov. 2020

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 15 Dec. 2024.

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