![]() Īlso, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel figurine is on sale through the month of October at the. For more great information on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, visit our Squidoo page at. And a red on white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is called Blenheim which has an association with the First Duke of Marlborough. A solid red Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is called Ruby. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel also has interesting names when it comes to his coloring. As you may have guessed from his name, he has an interesting history with a king of England – King Charles II. He has a very interesting history as well. He doesn’t bark a lot like many other small-breed dogs tend to do. He fits right in with families with children and other pets. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed is a most excellent all-around house pet and companion. ![]() You can also find out more information on the Pug’s characteristics next week. If you didn’t have a chance to check out our most recent article regarding the history of the Pug dog breed’s name, please check it out. Check them both out then visit us again in a couple of days regarding the Pug’s characteristics. There is a lot more interesting history on the Pug dog breed in the Barron’s “ Pugs: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual” and on Wiki. The Pug has slowly risen back into American hearts and is now the 26th out of 173 most popular dog in the US (it was 13th out of 155 in 2006). Even though it was one of the first 15 dog breeds to be recognized by the American Kennel Club ( AKC), it declined in popularity. This book also claims that Fortune had bitten Napoleon in the leg on his and Joséphine’s wedding night.Īccording to the Barron’s “Pugs: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”, the first Pug did not come to the United States until after the Civil War. However, the account given in the Barron’s “Pugs: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual”, Fortune was used to conceal love letters to and from Napoleon and Joséphine. Later Joséphine de Beauharnais married Napoleon Bonaparte and became the first Empress of the French. ![]() Therefore, Fortune was used to conceal messages to and from her family. It is said that Joséphine’s only visitor allowed was her Pug Fortune. History of the Pug with Napoleon Bonaparteĭuring the French Reign of Terror (1793-4) Joséphine de Beauharnais was imprisoned in the Carmes prison while her husband was executed. The flat face of the modern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is likely due to its European heritage with the Pug. From there, the Pug dog breed slowly began to gain popularity across Europe.Ĭonnection with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?Īccording to Wiki, it is likely that the Pug dog breed was bred with an older version of the King Charles Spaniel. William and Mary, as they are commonly known, ruled as King and Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 – 1702. ![]() It is said that William the Silent’s grandson William III of Orange went to claim the English throne with Mary Stuart of England and their Pug dog breed. Historical Connection with William and Mary It is also disputed whether the dog had a flat face. There is some doubt about whether Pompey was a Pug or Kooikerhondje because some describe the dog as light colored while others say he was light colored with orange markings. This happened in France during William the Silent’s campaign against Spain during the Eighty Years’ War. Apparently, the dog barked and alerted Prince William of Orange when assassins approached his tent to kill him. Possible History of the Pug with Prince William the SilentĪ dog which many believe was a Pug dog breed named Pompey is credited with saving the life of the Prince of Orange known as William the Silent. He may also be responsible for the flat nose of the modern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He may have had connections with William the Silent, the king and queen of England William and Mary, as well as with Napoleon Bonaparte. The Pug dog breed has had a very interesting history.
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