In the 15-16 century, toy spaniels became so popular in the British Isles that even the royal people did not shy away from letting these dogs into their luxurious living rooms. For example, the Tudors dynasty — the English king Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I — had spaniels. The spaniels became especially beloved under the rule of the Stuarts – King Charles (Charles) I and his son Charles (Charles) II. It is believed that it was in honor of Charles II that the breed got its name (King Charles Spaniel) because this ruler was so attached to small dogs that they were allowed to enter the royal chambers, churches and the British House of Commons.