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Clumber Spaniel Information
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Clumber Spaniel Facts
Size |
Medium |
Male Max Weight |
70-85 lb |
Female Max Weight |
55-70 lb |
Life Span |
10-12 years |
Energy Level |
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Ease of Training |
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Grooming |
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Shedding |
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Exercise Requirements |
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Playfulness |
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Affection Level |
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Good With Dogs |
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Good With Pets |
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Good With Strangers |
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Watchdog Ability |
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Protection Ability |
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Cold Tolerance |
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Clumber Spaniel Temperament
The Clumber Spaniel is generally laidback and inconspicuous
compared to many of the other sporting breeds. It is not a vocal animal when it is in the
home as a house pet and getting the Clumber Spaniel to participate in exercise may take
some motivation from the owner. It is considered one of the only sporting breeds that can
adjust to life as a house pet and once it does adjust, the Clumber Spaniel quickly
becomes very loyal to its owner. However, it is a natural hunter and can still be a
grand partner while out in the field.
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Clumber Spaniel Upkeep
As the Clumber Spaniel is a sporting breed, it prefers exercise
in the form of an outside excursion or adventure. It can also maintain its physical
fitness needs by going on a walk or a hike with its owner. With its white coat, the
Clumber Spaniel needs significant coat maintenance with brushing occurring at least two
to three times in a week. Some may need bathed on a regular basis as well since the white
coat may very easily collect dirt from being outside. Some Clumber Spaniels may snore
during sleep, while a majority of them have a tendency to
drool.
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Clumber Spaniel Health
The major health concern for the Clumber Spaniel is the
development of Interverebral Disc Disease, commonly referred to as IVDD. This is a
condition that arises when disc material that is herniated beneath the spinal cord puts
pressure on the cord. Minor health concerns for the Clumber Spaniel include ectropion and
entropion, which involve the eyelids and the cornea, and externa, which involves a
disease of the ears. Clumber Spaniels occasionally have problems with seizures. In order
to keep it healthy, regular tests of the hips, eyes, and elbows are recommended. A
healthy Clumber Spaniel will have a life span of about ten to twelve
years.
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Clumber Spaniel History
The English Toy Spaniel enjoys being playful and carefree. This lap dog has
many desirable qualities, including being peaceful, cordial, tender, and silent. In addition to
its good-natured manner, it can also engage in an energetic play session and be very
considerate. The English Toy Spaniel is loyal to its owners and for this reason it can be timid
around people it does not know. The breed has a tendThe existence of the Clumber Spaniel dates
back to the late 1700s. It is one of the most thickset versions of the spaniel family. It is
commonly believed that the breed was derived from a combination of the old heavy-headed Alpine
Spaniel and the low-bodied Basset Hound. During the French Revolution, there is a theory that
the Duc de Noailles of France moved his spaniel’s kennels to the Duke of Newcastle’s English
nobility. The Duke of Newcastle became accustomed to the hunting and retrieving skills of this
breed of spaniel and it is believed that this is where the Clumber Spaniel acquired its
name. Clumber Spaniels became the choice breed of higher society and because of this it
became one of the initial breeds that were show dogs. The commoners of society did not have
Clumber Spaniels because of the association of the Clumber with wealth and high society. Today
it still remains one of the only sporting breeds to be shown and attain high show honors.
Despite Clumber Spaniels making their arrival to the United States towards the end of the
1800s, the public still remains quite unfamiliar with the breed. It has remained a popular
choice for the field due to its many natural attributes.ncy to be stubborn.
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Clumber Spaniel Pictures
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Clumber Spaniel Videos
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