King Charles spaniel

British toy dog

A King Charles spaniel is a small toy spaniel with a domed skull, long drooping ears, and a silky coat, bred as a companion dog.

The breed comes in four color patterns: black and tan, tricolor, chestnut and white, and solid chestnut.

The similar but distinct Cavalier King Charles spaniel has a flatter skull and longer muzzle.

companion

lapdog

Small cuddly canine

attachment · devotion · faithful · comfort · therapy dog · emotional support · snuggling · cuddling · house pet · family dog

appearance

silky

Smooth and lustrous

large eyes · small · compact · toy · fluffy · soft coat · grooming · shedding · brushing · petite

temperament

affectionate

Showing warm regard

loyal · friendly · amiable · sociable · docile · calm · easygoing · patient · adaptable · quiet

breed

purebred

Of single breed ancestry

bloodline · conformation · AKC · KC · standard · Blenheim · tricolor · ruby · black-and-tan · registration

royalty

Stuart

Scottish-origin English dynasty

court · Tudor · Victorian · British · monarch · regal · historical · crown

Categories
Opposites
breed function/purpose

King Charles spanielLabrador Retriever

Canadian-origin sporting breed

Belgian Malinois · gun dog · hunting dog · Bloodhound · Alaskan Husky

size and physicality

King Charles spanielGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · Tibetan Mastiff · Newfoundland · Great Pyrenees

temperament and energy

King Charles spanielBelgian Malinois

Belgian herding breed

Siberian Husky · Weimaraner · Akita · Shiba Inu

Family

kings, kingly, kingship, kinghood, kingless, kinglike, kingmaker, Charles, spaniel

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G