Grumpy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night Is So Relatable
If you've ever been jolted out of a peaceful, deep sleep or maybe a great dream, you know how unpleasant these moments can be. Everyone knows that losing sleep can make a human grouchy, but as a little canine proves, dogs can get grumpy, too — or at least look grumpy. In an October 2025 TikTok clip, a sleepy ruby Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Maple was roused when her human got up to use the bathroom. "POV when you get up in the middle of the night to go potty but your sleepy Velcro dog has to come with you," the caption reads.
@lilmissmaple_ What's taking you so long??
The video opens with the groggiest pup looking either confused or annoyed — or both. She blinks a few times, likely wondering why her human disturbed her slumber and left the bed at an ungodly hour. One viewer joked, "This is why I told you to go before bed, Susan." Another said, "You can tell she was sleeping good, too. Fur all messed up." A third viewer declared that Cavalier King Charles spaniels "are the strongest Velcro ever made." Turns out, there's some truth to this statement.
Why Cavalier King Charles spaniels are so clingy
Lil Miss Maple's choice to follow her owner of the room in the middle of the night isn't unusual for the breed. Cavalier King Charles spaniels are among the most affectionate dog breeds and are often described as "Velcro dogs" because they quite literally want to be attached to their humans at all times. This trait stems from their history. Cavaliers were bred for companionship in royal courts, not for herding or guarding, making them an emotionally intelligent breed when it comes to people. Their primary job was to sit on laps and provide warmth and emotional support to kings, queens, and nobility. That job description hasn't changed in hundreds of years.
The breed is described as sweet, affectionate, and willing to please, emphasizing that they thrive on constant human interaction. Veterinary behaviorists also point out that breeds developed for companionship tend to exhibit higher levels of attachment, because humans selected them specifically for closeness and comfort-seeking behaviors.
If you're planning to add a dog to your family and want one that will always stay by your side, consider a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Many Cavalier owners report that their dogs follow them from room to room, just like Maple does. So, when you see one of these dogs trail after its human, it's not just being dramatic; it's being a textbook Cavalier: loyal, loving, and adorably clingy. Interested in more stories about this breed? Check out how to bathe and groom a Cavalier King Charles spaniel.