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Clumber Spaniel Puppies for Sale
Clumber Spaniel
This is Maui,
the Clumber Spaniel at 7 months old -
Photo Courtesy of Maui Dawn.
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Pronunciation |
Clumber
Spaniel |
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Description |
The Clumber Spaniel is a massive dog. The chest is
broad and deep. It has a broad square head, wide across the top with a brownish
or flesh colored nose. It has a deep stop and well developed lips. The muzzle is
wide for good retrieving. The flews hang over the lower jaw. 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. The neck is thick, heavy, and
feathered at the throat, and the tail is short-fringed. Dewclaw removal is
optional. Carried level with the back, shoulders are robust and muscular. Limbs
are short, straight and strong-boned. Its hair is thick, straight and silky in
pure white with lemon or orange markings. They have a feathered coat and their
tails are customarily docked, however docking is illegal in most of the European
countries. Coat color is predominantly white, with either lemon or orange
markings. |
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Temperament |
The Clumber Spaniel is described as a gentle,
sweet, quite intelligent and pleasant dog. Among the most low-key and easygoing
of the hunting breeds. 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 willful. Clumbers are usually trustworthy with
children of the family. Socialize them well the help them adjust to making friends with strangers. This breed is a gentle person's dog; they do not take well to
heavy-handed discipline. They simply will not respond to it, but they do need a firm, but calm, confident owner who knows how to communicate the rules. This dog has a
good memory and it likes to do things to please its master, therefore training is not usually difficult. Clumber
spaniels can be used as hunting dogs. They prefer to hunt for pheasant and
partridges, take naturally to retrieving, and are good water dogs. Make sure you
have good chew toys for them to chew. Watch the Clumber's diet carefully as it tends to gain weight very
easily. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 16-20 inches (41-51 cm.)
Weight: 55-85 pounds (25-39 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some are prone to panosteitis (or juvenile
lameness), and hip dysplasia. Also cataracts, dry eyes, and entropion. They tend
to drool, wheeze and snore. They are known for swallowing foreign objects so
take care. Tends to gain weight easily, do not over feed. Clumbers may be prone
to flea and skin allergies. They may need to be fed a lamb & rice
diet. |
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Living Conditions |
Clumber Spaniels will do okay in an apartment if
they are sufficiently exercised. They are very inactive indoors and a small yard
will be sufficient. They are more comfortable in cool weather due to their dense
coats. |
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Exercise |
Young Clumbers grow very rapidly and are extremely
active. As adults they slow down considerably. They need to be taken for a daily
long walk,
in addition, a few minutes a day of playing
fetch will usually satisfy the exercise requirements of a full grown
Clumber and since they love playing fetch, exercising them is easy. They are
good for people who like to walk frequently. When walking your Clumber be sure to make them heel on the lead, never in front as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the humans. Do not jog with a Clumber in hot
weather on pavement. This breed is a good swimmer. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
Grooming |
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. |
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Origin |
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. Although unproven, some records state that the heaviest of the Spaniels, the Clumber
Spaniel was developed in France around 1768 by one of the dukes of Noailles.
Threatened by the Revolution, he transferred his dogs to England - close to his
family, the duke of Newcastle. Some say it is here the Clumber was perfected and was
successfully presented at its first show in the nineteenth century. It is said that several
British monarchs have favored the Clumber, including Prince Albert (Queen
Victoria's consort), King Edward VII and his son, King George V..
What we do know is examples of vintage paintings depict white and orange dogs which look like Clumbers with sometimes a little less bone and smaller heads being used for hunting expeditions. Though early standards and actual written descriptions mention a preference for the color lemon. The breed was said to have arrived in Canada in 1848 and made its way into the United States where it was recognized by the AKC in 1883.
The Clumber
Spaniel has been used to hunt pheasant and partridge, both in small packs and
alone and is especially well-suited for work in dense undergrowth. Although he
is rather slow in the field compared to the other spaniels, the Clumber is a
quiet worker with a fine nose and good stamina. He can also be trained to
retrieve. The Clumber Spaniel was one of the earliest recognized by the AKC, being one of the first 9 breeds.
Though the Clumber's early history is not well documented and there is no proof, some say Basset
Hounds and St. Bernards may have contributed
to the breed. This breed is pretty rare and hard to find. |
Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération Cynologique
Internationale
AKC = American Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of
Great Britain
CKC = Canadian Kennel
Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel
Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Maui is definitely one cute dog! Photo Courtesy of Maui Dawn.
Maui is definitely one cute dog! Photo Courtesy of Maui Dawn.
Does that taste good Maui? Photo Courtesy of Maui Dawn.
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