The English Toy Spaniel is known by many names ~ King Charles Spaniels, Charlies, ETS, Royal Spaniels ~ but do not confuse them with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that is currently very popular. The Charlies are a rare breed and are very hard to find.

For a history of the breed or the AKC standard, please refer to etsca.org. A favorite short description of this spaniel comes from the past president of the King Charles Spaniel Club of the United Kingdom and the author of the book "Toy Dogs and Their Ancestors." Lady Wentworth wrote in her book that: This Spaniel is a companion par excellence. Once you are owned by one, no other dog will satisfy you. There undying devotion to "their person" is enchanting. Mrs. C. R. Fieldhouse, bred, owned and showed Charlies in Australia. She liked to share this devotion when she lectured on the breed. She made this comment: In this little spaniel the King of England found a brave companion, an affectionate friend and a loving heart who would not willingly stray from the King's presence." If you are chosen by an English Toy Spaniel you are indeed lucky. But beware, this "comforter Spaniel" will invade your heart and make you goofy in love.

Welcome to this site. The following pages you can follow the lives of the English Toy Spaniels living on the High Plains of Kansas, USA