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At a glance...
Class... Sporting
Height... 43~ 51cm
Weight... 37~ 42kgs
Life span... 10~ 12yrs
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Clumber Spaniel |
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Description... |
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 The
Clumber Spaniel is the heaviest of all the spaniels. Their long, low
body makes them look like a combination of a silky-coated spaniel
and a Basset Hound.
They are not real active. Indoors
they are quiet, friendly, and sociable. They can do fine in the
city, but do need exercise. Clumbers are not particularly playful,
but rather calm companions.
The Clumber's ears hang down and
their soft cost is mostly white with lemon or orange markings on the
ears, around the eyes, and near the tail. They may also have
freckles on their muzzles and front legs. Their coat needs brushing
and combing twice a week.
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History...
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The breed's name comes from
Clumber Park in England, but this dog was first developed partly in
France, most likely by a French nobleman, the Duc de Noailles,
France, before the French Revolution (1789). The Basset Hound and
the now-extinct Alpine spaniel are likely to be in the Clumber's
ancestry.
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Traits...
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 The
Clumber is quite happy to be active with its owner. Obedience
classes/training are great ways to help make your Clumber a more
enjoyable companion, and the mental stimulus is good for the dog as
well. Some Clumbers may or may not be suited for more formal and
competitive activities, this is something you can discuss with the
breeder.
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Good aspects...
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A Clumber Spaniel is a good dog for a
novice owner, and they are also good with children. They can be
considered quiet and sociable companion dogs.
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Health...
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Clumbers are susceptible to hip
dysplasia and entropion.
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Be aware...
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Although these dogs can be
stubborn, they will respond to repeated firm and patient obedience
commands. Besides being stubborn, Clumbers can be rather lazy,
preferring to sleep instead of move, but behavior problems are
minimal. However, they do frequently drool, snore, and wheeze.
When selecting a Clumber puppy,
don't choose the most independent one. It may be hard to find a
Clumber breeder in your area.
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Summary...
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The Clumber Spaniel is now a fairly
rare breed. Although now primarily a companion dog, the Clumber
Spaniel will flush birds from their hiding places and retrieve ones
shot by the hunter. Their lack of popularity may be due to the fact
that they are a fairly big dog that is no longer used much for
hunting. In addition, Clumbers are not considered as cute as their
little cousins, the cocker spaniels.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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