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The-Clumber-Spaniel-Breed

The Clumber Spaniel breed is distinctive for the low and heavy-bodied look of the dogs. Their bones are heavy as other Spaniels tend to be.

Clumber Spaniel Behaviour

Recommended for: house pets
The Clumber Spaniel is considered a gundog. However, Clumber Spaniels are not as fast as other gundogs, though they are good retrievers especially when trained. The Clumber Spaniel breed is widely characterized as gentle, loyal and affectionate, but standoffish with strangers. Clumber Spaniel dogs are said to be consistent in shedding, snoring, drooling after drinking water. Some also say the dogs have a tendency to raid kitchen counters, cabinets and even the refrigerator. Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behaviour. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

Clumber spaniel Physical Characteristics

Here are the characteristics of the Clumber spaniel breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

Size: male: 8-20 inches; female: 17-19 inches

Coat: dense, straight and flat and soft to the touch, not harsh.

Colour: white dog with lemon colour or orange colour marking.

Eyes: dark amber-collared, large, "soft" expression, and deep set.

Ears: broad on top with thick ear leather and triangular in shape with a rounded lower edge.

Skull: flat with a pronounced occipital.

Muzzle: broad and deep.

Nose: large, square, and in shades brown, which include beige, rose and cherry.

Tail: well feathered and set just below the line of back.

Clumber spaniel Origins and History

Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Original purpose: retriever
Name: The name came from Clumber Park and the Duke of Newcastle 's gamekeeper, William Man sell.
Historical notes: Before the 19th century the history of the Clumber Spaniel breed is not certain. Some say that the Clumber Spaniel dog breed originated in France and others that it originated in Britain , descended from an older breed of hunting spaniel.

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