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King Charles Spaniel

Also known as English Toy Spaniel (AKC), Charlie.

1600 to 1903United KingdomCompanion
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

King Charles Spaniel at a glance

Origin
England, United Kingdom
Appeared
1600 to 1903 (likely)
Family
Spaniel
Type
Companion
Size
Toy
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 128

The name. After King Charles II of England.

Similar breedCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United KingdomSimilar breedEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Maltese

Gave rise to

Clumber Spaniel, Griffon Bruxellois, Toy Trawler Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Sister breeds

Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Papillon

Same family: Spaniel

American Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Field Spaniel

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familySpaniel27 breeds in this familyClose relativeEnglish Springer Spaniel1800 to 1902 · United KingdomSame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The King Charles Spaniel appears 1600 to 1903 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the King Charles Spaniel is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia