King Charles spaniel
noun
a variety of the English toy spaniel having a black-and-tan coat.
Origin of King Charles spaniel
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after
Charles II of England from his liking for this variety
British Dictionary definitions for king charles spaniel
King Charles spaniel
noun
a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull
cavalier King Charles spaniel
a similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose
Word Origin for King Charles spaniel
C17: named after Charles II of England, who popularized the breed