Clumber Spaniel

Life span: 12 to 12 years

Availability: Rare

About Clumber spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is a large purebred known for being affectionate, cheerful, gentle, independent, intelligent, loving, loyal, and playful. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. Known to be multi-talented.

The name Clumber derives from the Duke of Newcastle's 3,800 acre estate Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, with the name Clumber itself most likely being derived from the ancient name 'Clun' or river. Some vintage paintings depict white and orange dogs with the heavier appearance Clumber Spaniels.

The Clumber Spaniel is the heaviest of the Spaniels, and is a slow, quiet hunting dog able to work in both packs or alone. They have good stamina, very strong noses and can cope very well with heavy and dense undergrowth. Clumber Spaniels remain a relatively rare breed of dog.

The Clumber Spaniel is hunter by nature, forgoing all other activities other than the hunt. Playful and cheerful nearly all the time, the Clumber Spaniel has proven to be a great family pet, behaving gently indoors if given proper care.

Visits to Groomer-High

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat- Get a heatstroke

Tolerance to cold-Loves snow

Exercise Requirement- Lots

Under Coat-No

Colour- White, Lemon & White, Orange & White


Coat Type-Soft


Hair Length-Flowing


Hair Density-Dense

Clumbers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Clumbers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Ectropion

Entropion

Ear infections

Temperament
The Clumber Spaniel is a gentle, loyal and affectionate dog. He possesses an intrinsic desire to please. An intelligent and independent thinker, he displays determination and a strong sense of purpose while at work. A dog of dignity, the Clumber Spaniel may sometimes seem aloof with people unknown to him, but in time he will display his playful and loving nature.

Training & Intelligence
Considered one of the intelligent breeds, Training won't require too much attention and effort, though it won't be easier than other breeds. Expect results to come gradually. In general, however, Clumbers respond well to praise and positive reinforcement in the form of food rewards or play.

Breeding
Litter Size-2 to 8 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Clumber Spaniel are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.