English Toy Spaniels of Arete

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Debb took Beacon for OFA exams today. He is all clear for patellae and heart. Just eyes to go for his CHIC certification...
06/09/2026

Debb took Beacon for OFA exams today. He is all clear for patellae and heart. Just eyes to go for his CHIC certification.

We are so excited that our CH Pretty Boy Floyd iz BolShoy Medveditsy will possibly be a father this August. His first br...
06/04/2026

We are so excited that our CH Pretty Boy Floyd iz BolShoy Medveditsy will possibly be a father this August. His first breeding went well and we are hoping a pregnancy follows. 👍 We will keep you posted.

Just so everyone is aware I am being slandered and attacked by Liz Moe on an English Toy Spaniel Facebook group. I have ...
06/02/2026

Just so everyone is aware I am being slandered and attacked by Liz Moe on an English Toy Spaniel Facebook group. I have a lawyer working on this. I have no ownership or affiliation with Regal Paws kennel other than they purchased a puppy from me. I have never worked with or passed a dog to a rescue in my life. Liz Moe has a problem with someone I sold a puppy to and is trying to discredit me. I spent time with the lady I sold the puppy to and found her to have healthy dogs and she does health testing as well. She actually does more genetic testing than anyone I know in the English Toy Spaniel world. She has been very open and honest with me. She shows in UKC and was interested in AKC shows but these attacks are making her feel AKC shows are not for her. This is the opposite of how we should deal with other human beings. Even if you disagree with any part of another person's breeding practices alienating them will never help them improve or grow. Having people join in at shows and learn from lots of long time breeders would influence them in a more positive way than being nasty and attacking them. The public's view of breeding and dog shows is just hurt more by slanderous people and activities like this. I tried to ignore these lies but the slander and lies just kept happening. Time for lawyers to handle this.
Many of you have turned the English Toy Spaniel Resources group page in for bullying and sent me supportive messages. I thank you for that support and for seeing this for the slander it is.

Beacon says, "it's a hard life for a Grand Champion stud dog."
05/31/2026

Beacon says, "it's a hard life for a Grand Champion stud dog."

05/31/2026

Archie is the sweetest boy ever.

05/31/2026

This one has attitude for days.

If you are a breeder that locks up your lines you aren't helping the breed improve. Sharing your knowledge with others a...
05/30/2026

If you are a breeder that locks up your lines you aren't helping the breed improve. Sharing your knowledge with others and allowing others the chance to improve their stock by breeding to your line or selling them a puppy is the only way this breed will thrive and survive. If you want your line to die with you that is your prerogative.
Here at Arete we will always share anything we can to make every generation of English Toy Spaniels healthier and closer to the standard. After all isn't that what a true love for the breed looks like?

The profile of a great English Toy Spaniel head should mimic a figure 8 as illustrated in the photo.
05/28/2026

The profile of a great English Toy Spaniel head should mimic a figure 8 as illustrated in the photo.

When evaluating an English Toy Spaniel adult or puppy be sure the red circled area is well padded under the eye. When th...
05/28/2026

When evaluating an English Toy Spaniel adult or puppy be sure the red circled area is well padded under the eye. When this area doesn't have sufficient fullness the muzzle looks pinched and weak. Another thing to look for when evaluating an ET in general is proper lip proportion. If the lip hangs far past the lower jaw this gives a hound-like expression and is incorrect.

Puppy shots and Vet check for Archie. Mattie is having her OFA heart and OFA patellae exams. She received her OFA certif...
05/27/2026

Puppy shots and Vet check for Archie. Mattie is having her OFA heart and OFA patellae exams. She received her OFA certifications on both heart and patellae exams.

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Des Moines, IA
50317

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(515)7705811

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https://ofa.org/, https://www.akc.org/, https://englishtoyspanielsofarete.c

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