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15 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Facts So Interesting You’ll Say, “OMG!”

#10 Probably the most famous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was Queen Victoria’s dog Dash, who accompanied her from childhood to her reign.

The dog was ten years old and got her own grave in Windsor Home Park. Her epitaph reads: "Here lies DASH, Her Majesty Queen Victoria's favorite spaniel, in her 10th year. Her devotion was without selfishness, her cheerfulness without guile, her faithfulness without deceit. READER, if you wish to be loved and the mourned, heed DASH's example.”

#11 Even today, the spaniel is still a popular celebrity dog.

Victoria Beckham even posed for the cover of Vogue with her tricolor dog, Digby.

#12 During Ronald Reagan’s presidency, his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rex lived in the White House as the “First Dog”.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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