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Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed Description
- The Clumber Spaniel dog breed is known for its
massive, broad physique. Its legs are short, strong, and thick,
and its chest is deep. The broad head has a wide muzzle, dark amber
eyes, large ears, and a flesh- or brown-colored nose.
- The Clumber has silky, straight, thickly feathered
hair that is white with either orange or lemon markings.
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- Clumber Spaniels are sweet, well-behaved, gentle,
intelligent dogs. The breed is one of the most low-key of all of
the hunting breeds, but they are also very playful and affectionate.
- Clumbers tend to be one-person or one-family dogs;
they are usually fine with their family's children and other pets,
but will not be particularly friendly with those outside the family
unit.
- Easy to train, these dogs have an excellent memory
and enjoy pleasing their masters. Their natural hunting instincts
are geared toward pheasants and partridges, and they are excellent
retrievers and water dogs.
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Height and Weight ————————
- Adult dogs tend to be 16-20 inches tall and weigh
around 55-85 pounds.
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Living Conditions and Exercise ————————
- The Clumber Spaniel dog breed tends to be inactive
indoors, so dogs are usually fine in an apartment setting as long
as they receive sufficient exercise.
- Young Clumbers are very active outdoors; this
breed tends to slow down as they get older. Dogs both young and
old need a daily long walk and playtime. They love to fetch and
swim.
- Clumbers are known chewers, particularly as puppies,
so owners should keep plenty of chew toys around for play.
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Life Expectancy ————————
- Well-cared for dogs can be expected to live 10-12
years.
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Grooming ————————
- The coat should be brushed and combed regularly,
and some skilled trimming is necessary.
- Eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly and
inspected after play.
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History ————————
- The largest of the Spaniels, the Clumber Spaniel
dog breed was first developed in 1968 by a duke in France. During
the Revolution, he sent his dogs to England, where the breed was
perfected.
- Clumbers were often kept by British royalty and
were favored for their talent for hunting partridge and pheasant,
ability to work well in dense undergrowth, good nose, and retrieving
talent.
- Despite the dogs' talents, they are fairly rare
and difficult to find in the United States.
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Group and Recognition ————————
- Grouping: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
- Recognition: CKC, ACR, NKC, APRI, FCI, KCGB, AKC,
UKC, ANKC, NZKC
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