Very affectionate and playful, and not very active when mature, Clumbers will get along with other dogs household animals. They tend to be a one person dog and can be a bit willful. Clumber Spaniel also sheds quite a bit
Appearance Of The Clumber Spaniel
Height: 16-20 inches
Weight: 55-85 pounds
Lifespan: 10-12 years.
The Clumber Spaniel is a massive dog with a broad, deep chest. It has a square head, a wide muzzle and large ears that hang forward. he eyes are amber and are deep set. The neck is thick, heavy, and feathered at the throat, and the tail is customarily docked.
The very dense coat is predominantly white, with either lemon or orange markings and is straight and silky. The coat must be groomed regularly and skilled trimming of the coat is usually required. This breed is a heavy shedder.
Use of the Clumber Spaniel in the Field
The Clumber Spaniel is a good gundog used both in small packs and alone for upland hunting of pheasant and partridges. They take naturally to retrieving, and are good water dogs. This breed will work hard in the field and can be virtually unstoppable, not letting anything get in their way.
The Clumber Spaniel's enormous size and short legs tend to slow the animal down. It is best to hunt birds that will flush rather than birds that run. They are good dogs for those who hunt upland in dense areas and need a dog with good temperament that is not fast, but is reliable. They are most comfortable in cooler weather due to their dense coats.
The Clumber Spaniel at Home
This breed is a gentle person's dog with a sweet temperament. The Clumber Spaniel will try to sit on your lap to be stroked. Clumbers are trustworthy with children, but do not easily make friends with strangers. This dog likes please and training is not usually difficult.
Young Clumbers grow very rapidly and are extremely active but, as adults they slow down to a large extent. Exercising them is easy; a few minutes of playing fetch and a long daily walk will usually satisfy a full grown Clumber Spaniel. Without enough exercise, it tends to gain weight very easily.
Clumber Spaniels do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised.
History Of The Clumber Spaniel
It is believed that the Clumber Spaniel was developed in mid 18th century France and moved to England during the French Revolution. The Clumber's history is not well documented, but Basset Hounds and St. Bernards may have contributed to the breed.
The name Clumber derives from the Duke of Newcastle's estate Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England.
The Clumber Spaniel is relatively rare in the United States, despite being one of the earliest breeds recognized by the AKC in 1883.
This spaniel is heavy-bodies and long and sits very low, thus standing only seventeen to twenty inches in height. However, they can weigh anywhere from fifty-five to eighty-five pounds. The Clumber is considered heavier boned than other spaniels with a huge head and face and expression resembling that of the hound. His coat is weather-resistant and very dense. It usually lies flat and straight. Because of this, his coat has a tendency to be tangled, so it must be brushed regularly and clipped periodically so that the coat is clean and free of tangles. This breed is usually white with either lemon or orange markings anywhere on their body. Their coat sheds a lot and also tends to absorb odors, so constant brushing is necessary.
This breed is known for his excellence in hunting under cover and if trained properly, is an excellent retriever. This breed has been trained for running through and hunting in bushes. They are very perseverant and nothing stops them when they are on the hunt or tracking a scent. Despite their focus on the hunt, they are still a very affectionate breed, but generally do not do very well with stranger. Around strangers, they are considered to be aloof and dignified and not very outgoing. With those they know, however, they are loyal and gentle and their ?best friend?.
Clumbers are loyal to a fault and unfortunately consider themselves a lap dog and will sit on your lap to get attention and affection. This must be discouraged because of their weak hips. Sitting on couches and anything that may compromise their already weak hips must be discouraged. Because of their weak hips, canine hip dysplasia is a serious malady in this breed.
The Clumber Spaniel puppy is very inquisitive and creative with their curiosity. As a puppy, they are very people-focused and have the need to carry something. Therefore, as these are puppies, be sure to hide shoes and any articles of clothing that you don't want carried by a curious and inventive breed.
This breed can be fed anywhere from one and a half to two and a half cans of a high-quality meaty product or five cups of a dry dog food with vitamins and minerals.
A huge fenced yard with plenty of running, romping and playing room is the best for this breed. They must get daily exercise and plenty of it. Although apartment living is not best suited for the Clumber, if the owner must live in an apartment, be assured that the Clumber gets plenty of exercise. Because this dog is inherently a hunter, training can be a challenge because they will tend to follow any scent.
Firm training is necessary and the trainer must constantly establish that he is the leader, or the Clumber will quickly find any weakness and try to take over or take advantage of the leader. Because this dog possesses a latent possessive aggression that is not easily seen, this dog should not be spoiled.
In spoiling this breed, this aggression will rise to the surface if the breed does not get his own way. Because of this tendency, children cannot be rough or wrestle with this dog, because the aggression may cause them to bite, simply because they get over-possessive. If an elderly person has strong leadership skills, they may be fine with this breed; however socialization and early training must take place.
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