King Charles spaniel

[ king chahrlz span-yuhl ]

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noun

one of a breed of small dogs that resemble the closely related cavalier King Charles spaniel, but which are somewhat smaller, have a shorter muzzle, an upturned nose, and sometimes a slight wave or curl to their coat:
As is typical of the breed, both of our King Charles spaniels are very playful and affectionate.

a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull
cavalier King Charles spaniel
cavalier King Charles spaniel a similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Charles II of England from his liking for this variety

C17: named after Charles II of England, who popularized the breed

With her right hand she caresses a little King Charles spaniel perched on the table.

He had large, soft, affectionate brown eyes, like a King Charles spaniel.

It was a poor little King Charles spaniel, and the duke was beating him with all his might with the heavy handle of a whip.

The quick-witted child knew just as well then as she did next morning, that the dog—a King Charles spaniel—was intended for her.

I wonder a woman like that can bear him to come near her, but she pets the baboon as if he were a King Charles spaniel.

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