
Clumber Spaniel
Despite their shorter legs, the Clumber Spaniel should be considered a large, strong dog. Heavier and much more substantial than other Spaniel breeds, the Clumber is also steadier and less frenetic in their general attitude to life.






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As with many breeds, the Clumber Spaniel can suffer from:
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Exercise-induced collapse which is a condition that can cause problems with nerve communication during exercise and can result in collapse.
- Entropion which is a painful eye condition where the eyelids role inwards.
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) which is a painful condition where the tear gland stops working properly.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
- Hip dysplasia screening scheme
- DNA test for Exercise Induced Collapse which tests whether or not a dog has the potential to be affected by this condition.
Lifespan: | 10 – 12 years |
Weight: | 25 – 34kg |
Height: | 45 – 50cm |
Colours: | Mainly white with lemon or orange markings and freckling to the muzzle |
Size: | Large |
UK Kennel Club Groups: | Gundog |
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 2/5 |
Easy to train: | 4/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 2/5 |
Likes other pets: | 4/5 |
Energy level: | 3/5 |
Grooming needs: | 4/5 |
Shedding: | 5/5 |
The Clumber Spaniel being heavier built is slower to mature than other spaniels and generally steadier all round. They are a good natured, affable breed, dignified yet amusing and willing to do whatever task you take the time to teach them.
As happy on the sofa as they are following a scent, the Clumber makes a devoted family dog.
Country of Origin: England
The Clumber Spaniel is another breed with somewhat vague romanticised origins involving French nobility, English Dukes and revolutions, however there is little evidence to support such ideas.
The breed does owe their existence to the Duke of Newcastle and their name comes from his estate, Clumber Park where the Duke created his own particular type of heavy, steady Spaniel from the various hunting dogs available at the time. These may have included dogs imported from France, where notably, longer haired low slung ‘basset’ types were popular as these allowed huntsmen on foot to follow them without the need for horses.