If you’re a dog enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the King Charles spaniel.
But now, King Charles has a spaniel of his own—a Lagotto Romagnolo named Snuff.
The 76-year-old monarch is reportedly “besotted” with his new companion, marking his first dog in over two decades. Snuff joined the royal household last month.
His last canine companion, a Jack Russell terrier named Tigga—gifted to him in 1984—passed away in 2002.
A source told The Sun, “Charles is besotted with his puppy. He hasn’t had one since Tigga. The breed is a truffle-hunter. Charles enjoys mushroom foraging, so they have a lot in common.”
Lagotto Romagnolos belong to the spaniel family, but with their curly, medium-length coats, they have a distinct look compared to other spaniel breeds.
According to The Kennel Club, they are described as “lively, intelligent, affectionate” dogs of medium size, well-suited to rural living.
Originally bred in northern Italy during the 16th century for duck retrieval, this breed is now more commonly trained to detect truffles.
This news comes shortly after Queen Camilla welcomed a new addition to her family—an eight-week-old rescue puppy named Moley, adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where she serves as a patron.
Moley’s arrival follows the passing of Beth, the Queen’s cherished Jack Russell terrier, another rescue from Battersea, who had to be put down in November.
During a recent conversation with a guide-dog owner in Cambridge, the 77-year-old Queen was asked about her puppy’s breed. She responded with a smile, “You may well ask, a bit of everything. It’s a rescue dog. It’s called Moley – it looks just like a mole.”
Meanwhile, Snuff, King Charles’ new dog, is believed to have been a personal gift with no ties to the King and Queen’s forthcoming trip to Ravenna in northern Italy.