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