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Clumber Spaniel

Breed Profile

The breed’s history before the middle of the 19th century is riddled with uncertainties. One theory is that it hails from France and that the Duc de Noailles at the time of the French Revolution gave his kennel of prized spaniels to the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. As the story goes, the now extinct Alpine Spaniel was bred with Basset Hounds, and the Pyrenean Mountain Dog also known as the Great Pyrenees. A second theory is that it descended from the old type of Blenheim Spaniel. Over centuries, the Clumber Spaniel has been used to hunt pheasant and partridge, in both small packs and alone.

Temperament

Their temperament is gentle, loyal and affectionate, but yet dignified and aloof with people in their surroundings.  They can appear to be a calm breed and enjoy curling up on the couch, eating and sleeping.

Color & Coat

Coat: Its coat is dense, weather-resistant, straight, and flat with feathering around the ears, belly and legs.

Color: Clumbers are predominantly white in colour with lemon, brown, or orange markings around the eyes, and at the base of the tail.

Living Environment

Clumber Spaniels will fare well in an apartment if they receive their daily fix of exercise. They are known to be very inactive indoors and will do with a small yard. They love cool weather. At home it tends to be quiet and may even need to be spurred into exercise. It is one of the few sportings breeds suitable for city life, although it will crave for walks and outings. This breed is suitable for children. It is also very amiable toward other pets and toward strangers. The clumber makes a good pet, which becomes especially devoted to one person.

Health

Because Clumber Spaniels are large boned and fast growing, they may suffer from temporary lameness from between six and twelve months of age, with this lameness subsiding once the bone growth comes to an end. Another common condition that the breed suffers from are impacted anal sacs and the dog may require them to be emptied by a veterinarian.  The breed is known to be extremely sensitive to heat and if the Clumber Spaniels are left without shade, they can become uncomfortably hot and dehydrated.