Cavalier King Charles

Toy spaniel variety

A Cavalier King Charles is a small spaniel breed with a silky coat, long ears, and a gentle expression.

The name refers to King Charles II of England, who famously doted on these dogs.

They're companion dogs known for affectionate, easygoing temperaments: Her Cavalier King Charles curled up on the couch beside her.

Related

royalty · royal court · England · Blenheim · tricolor · silky · floppy · ears · gentle · affectionate · companion · aristocratic · elegant · portrait · velvet · cushion · palace · Stuart

Opposites
breed purpose/function

Cavalier King CharlesBelgian Malinois

Belgian herding breed

German Shepherd · Labrador Retriever · Bloodhound · Alaskan Husky · Siberian Husky

size and physical type

Cavalier King CharlesGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · Alaskan Malamute · Tibetan Mastiff · Newfoundland

temperament and drive

Cavalier King CharlesBelgian Malinois

Belgian herding breed

Siberian Husky · Akita · Shiba Inu

Family

cavalier, king, Charles, cavalry, cavalcade, caballero, chivalry, chivalrous, chivalric

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G