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Country of Origin: England
Dog Group: Gundog
The name Clumber derives from the Duke of Newcastle's 3,800 acre estate Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England. The name Clumber itself most likely derives from the ancient name, Clun, of a local river. It is said that several British monarchs have favoured the Clumber Spaniel, including Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort), King Edward VII and his son, King George V. The Clumber Spaniel has been used to hunt pheasant and partridge, both in small packs and alone. They are especially well-suited for work in dense undergrowth. Although they are rather slow in the field compared to the other spaniels, the Clumber is a quiet worker with a fine nose and good stamina. They have also been used to retrieve.
The Clumber Spaniel is a large dog with a broad and deep chest. They have a broad square head, wide across the top with a brownish or flesh coloured nose. Their muzzle is wide for good retrieving. The eyes are dark amber and are slightly deep set, ears are large in the shape of vine leaves, hanging forward, and well covered with hair. Their neck is thick, heavy, and feathered at the throat, and the tail is short-fringed.
Colour
Coat colour is predominantly white, with either lemon or orange markings.
Coat Length
Medium
Age Expectancy
10 – 12 Years
Weight/Height Range
Dogs should measure between 46 - 51cms and weigh between 29.5 - 34kgs. Bitches should ideally measure between 41 - 46cms and weigh between 25 - 29kgs.
Ailments
Some are prone to hip dysplasia, and eye problems such as cataracts, dry eyes, and entropion.
Common Ailments
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Breed Classification
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The young dog is normally a very good eater and as such can be prone to obesity during the formative months. Owners should be very aware of this and ensure that they stick to a strict dietary regime, and at the same time making sure that the dog is getting the proper nutrition that it needs.
Food Cost
$15- 20
Other Expenses
After the normal costs for caring for you puppy, remember that there will be the occasional requirement from trimming
The Clumber Spaniel is amongst the most easygoing of the hunting breeds and can be described as a gentle, sweet, quite intelligent and pleasant dog They are very affectionate and playful, well-behaved, and not very active when mature. Clumbers will get along with other dogs and cats as well as other household animals if they are raised with them. If they sense the owners are meek, or passive they can become a bit wilful. The Clumber Spaniel is considered to be a gentle person's dog. They are known for swallowing foreign objects so take care. Their coat requires regularly brushing and their ears should be kept clean
Intelligence
The Clumber Spaniel is known for their good memory, and considerable stamina. With this combination and the fact that they like to do things for their handler make them a fairly easily taught pupil.
Energy
Medium
Tendency to bark
Low
Overall Exercise Requirement
Clumber Spaniels require a daily walk and are good jogging companions. They also enjoy the water so a weekly swim is great exercise for them
Suitability as a guard dog
Low
Ease of Transportation
Medium
Level of Aggression
Low/ Medium
Other animal compatibility
Medium/ High
The coat must be groomed regularly with a brush and comb. Some skilled trimming of the coat is required. The ears and eyes need to be cleaned and inspected regularly. Some of these dogs develop an irritation of the ear but there are special lotions which can provide relief for this. If there is too much hair under the ears, clip it before the next overall trim. This breed is a heavy shedder.
Grooming Requirements
Brushing daily
Trimming Requred
-
Tendency to shed hair
High