Definition of "spaniel" [span•iel]

• Any of several breeds of small-sized to medium-sized dogs, usually having drooping ears, short legs, and a wavy, silky coat. (noun)
• A docile or servile person. (noun)

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• "I think you chose a great breed for training as the Boykin spaniel is very smart dog (not biased or anything)."
• "The Boykin spaniel is the state dog of South Carolina."
• "My eight year old daughter with our eight month old Boykin spaniel"