The English Springer Spaniel is a intelligent great dog, and it is not a surprise that some of them are famous!

Mildred Kerr Bush, aka Millie, an English Springer Spaniel was a famous “First Dog” that lived in the White House along with President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, from 1988 to 1992. Millie also co-wrote a bestseller, “Millie’s Book” about her life in the White House. The book was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Then on March 17, 1989, Millie gave birth to a litter of English Springer Spaniel puppies in the White House! It created quite a frenzy to get pictures of the darling puppies!

One of those puppies, Spot Fetcher Bush, aka “Spotty”, made US history by moving back into the White House with her new owners, President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura. Spotty, also a “First Dog” became the first –second generation presidential pet.

Buster, an English Springer Spaniel, is a member of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps arms and explosives search dogs and is serving with the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in Iraq. Buster found an extremist group’s hidden arsenal of weapons and explosives and received the Dickin Medal for his service!

Jake, an English Springer Spaniel was deployed with the London Metropolitan Police explosive search dogs following the July 7, 2005 London bombings. Jake received a PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) Gold Medal, an animal bravery award for his call of duty!

There are also many other famous Champion Show Springers and Champion Field Springers! Cheers to the famous!!