| king charles spaniel | (n) a toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized it |
| King Charles spaniel | pos>n. (Zool.) A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan. [ 1913 Webster ] |