cavalier King Charles spaniel

[ kav-uh-leer king chahrlz span-yuhl ]

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.

cavalier King Charles spaniel

noun

1. See King Charles spaniel

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalier King Charles spaniel¹

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

Example Sentences

Bozy, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, almost didn’t make it a year.

From Slate

The series ended with Charlotte and her second husband Harry walking their Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppies, awaiting Lily, an adopted baby girl from China.

From Salon

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

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times

For some judges, Mr. Eubank said, judging a Cavalier King Charles spaniel is primarily about finding a pretty face.

From New York Times