The Springer Spaniel name was adopted in 1900 and, in 1902, the English Springer Spaniel was accepted by the British Kennel Club. In 1903, a new challenge occurred for the English Springer Spaniel when it was first shown in a dog show. This hunting breed did remarkably well and soon became a world champion. It was not until 1907 that the first English Springer Spaniel was imported to America, with the first of the breed recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1910, accepting the standard of the Kennel Club.