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Clumber Spaniel

dog Breed Profile

The Clumber spaniel is a long, low heavy dog.

Attributes

Long back, droopy eyes, floppy ears (naturally)

Size

Weight

70-85 lbs.

55-70 lbs.

Height

18 in.

(at withers)

19 in.

Coat

Length

Medium

Color

White with lemon or orange markings

Care

Exercise

20-40 minutes/day

Energy level

Average

Longevity

10-12 yrs.

Needs

High

Traits

Barking

Low

Snoring

High

Drooling

High

Digging

Low

Grooming Needs

Moderate

Social Needs

High

Club recognition

AKC Class.

Sporting

UKC Class.

Gun Dog

Prevalence

So-so

The Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed

The Clumber spaniel was one of the first breeds exhibited in dog shows, but its greatest popularity remains in the field for tracking and retrieving.

About the Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber spaniel is a long, low heavy dog.

Clumber Spaniel personality

As a companion, Clumber spaniels are loyal and affectionate with a great enthusiasm for work and play. They are sometimes reserved with strangers, and they tend to be more aloof than other spaniels. However, they show no tendencies toward aggression.

Clumber spaniels can live happily with other pets, but early socialization is always recommended. These dogs are content indoors or out, although they usually prefer to be wherever you are. Clumbers are not prone to bark, and they are suited as companions in the home rather than watchdogs.

What to expect

The Clumber spaniel is generally a healthy, robust breed. This dog loves exercise, especially swimming, but can adjust to quiet home life as well. The Clumber is content to sleep all day while you are at work as long as companionship and a brisk walk await him at the end of the day. In fact, frequent walks are recommended for the Clumber to keep him from becoming overweight. Clumbers love the company of their human family and thrive on affection.

The coat of the Clumber spaniel is dense and soft. It should receive regular brushing to keep it clean and promote shedding of the undercoat. The coat can be trimmed for ease of care, but it is not necessary.

History of the Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber spaniel originated in France as a flushing and retrieving spaniel. This breed is renowned for stealth and silence while working. The sturdy, low body made this dog excellent for work in dense terrain, and because of his slow, steady hunting method he was called the retired gentleman's shooting dog. The name for this dignified working breed comes from Clumber Park, the estate of an admirer of the breed, the Duke of Newcastle. The breed became fashionable toward the end of the 19th century when King Edward VII bred them.

The Clumber spaniel was one of the first breeds to be exhibited in dog shows, but their greatest popularity remains in the field. The Clumber is wonderful as a tracking spaniel and retriever. He is loyal, affectionate and has great enthusiasm for work and play.

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