A calm and commanding dog called “King Charles” from rural China has taken the internet by storm.
This rescue pup rose to fame after multiple videos showed him subduing other dogs with just his paw.
His quiet authority and natural leadership quickly captured the hearts of online audiences.
Millions of people admire King Charles because of his “aura” over all the other dogs in the shelter.
In this article, you’ll learn who is King Charles, the alpha China Dog that went viral on TikTok, memes, videos, and more.
Who is King Charles the China Dog?
A beige, medium-sized rescue dog named Changmao, known online as “King Charles”, has taken the internet by storm.
He captivates viewers with his calm authority and quiet leadership over a shelter full of dogs.
Coming from a rural rescue center in Hebei, China, King Charles went viral after a video showed him breaking up a dogfight.
He accomplished this by simply placing a paw on another dog’s neck without making a sound.
The video, posted by the Douyin account “Bearded Uncle’s Dog Tribe”, has been reposted on other social media platforms like TikTok.
This sparked a wave of memes and compilation videos, with people admiring the dog’s composure and leadership.
Since then, King Charles has become more than just a dog—he’s a symbol of dignity, strength, and peace.
Originally rescued at just three months old after his owner passed away, King Charles was bullied by the former pack leader.
This is until he rose through the ranks, ultimately defeating his rival in a fight that won him the throne.
What sets him apart isn’t violence, but his ability to keep order with silent authority.
Other dogs lower their bodies as he approaches, and fights break out in his presence.
The Bearded Uncle’s Douyin (Chinese TikTok) page has over 633,800 followers and 5.4 million likes.
Changmao’s (King Charles’) clips alone have garnered more than 300 million views.
While it’s unknown exactly what breeds make up Changmao, his caregiver suspects he may have Xiasi dog lineage.
However, in one of his videos, he added the hashtag “KingCharlesSpaniel”, which means that he might be a Spaniel.
Compilation videos and memes of King Charles were also posted on TikTok, with the largest creator being @kingcharlesdogboss.
The TikTok account has over 200k followers and more than 5 million likes.
The video titled “Top 5 King Charles Aura Moments” got over 12 million views and 1 million likes.
King Charles’ rise to fame also inspired a fan-created lore by TikTok user @jjjj3434 (The Kingdom).
The lore features King Charles as the “Peacekeeper King”, supported by loyal followers like Thorne, Hans, Oreo, and The Pack.
Opposing him is Team Tyrant, led by Tyrant, alongside rebels like Fiasco, Rocky, and Wick—former allies or outcasts.
External threats include Maxwell, a bully cat from another “kingdom” who fears only dogs.
Maxwell the cat (also known as Dou Sha Cat) is another pet from China that has gained internet fame for chasing other cats for fun.
