About the Breed
Breed Standard:
Info from: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/112
INTERIM (Breed Standard under review until June 2009)
General Appearance
Balanced, well boned, active with a thoughtful expression,
overall appearance denoting strength. Substance is important but
without exaggeration as the Clumber should be firm, fit and capable of a
day's work in the field.
Characteristics
Stoical, great-hearted, highly intelligent with a determined attitude
enhancing his natural ability. A silent worker with an excellent nose.
Temperament
Steady, reliable, kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels,
showing no tendency towards aggression.
Head and Skull
Large, square, medium length, broad on top with decided
occiput; heavy brows; deep stop. Square muzzle with well
developed flews. No exaggeration in head and skull.
Eyes
Clean, dark, amber. Full light eyes highly undesirable.
Free from obvious eye problems.
Ears
Large, vine leaf-shaped, well covered with straight hair.
Hanging slightly forward, feather not to extend below leather.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite,
i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square
to the jaws.
Neck
Fairly long, thick, powerful.
Forequarters
Shoulders strong, sloping, muscular; legs short, straight, not too
heavy in bone, strong.
Body
Moderately long, well muscled. Chest deep. Well sprung ribs.
Back straight, broad, long. Muscular loin, well let down in flank.
Hindquarters
Very powerful and well developed. Hocks low, stifles well bent
and set straight.
Feet
Large, round, well covered with hair.
Tail
Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Undocked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Docking is eligal in Sweden!
Gait/Movement
Rolling gait attributable to long body and short legs. Moving straight
fore and aft, with effortless drive.
Coat
Abundant, close, silky and straight. Legs and chest well feathered.
Colour
Plain white body preferred, with lemon markings; orange permissible.
Slight head markings and freckled muzzle.
Size
Ideal weight: dogs: 29.5 - 34 kgs (65 - 75 lbs); bitches: 25 - 29.5 kgs
(55 - 65 lbs).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and
the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog,
and on the dog's ability to perform its traditional work.
Read more here: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/112
Info from: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/112
INTERIM (Breed Standard under review until June 2009)
General Appearance
Balanced, well boned, active with a thoughtful expression,
overall appearance denoting strength. Substance is important but
without exaggeration as the Clumber should be firm, fit and capable of a
day's work in the field.
Characteristics
Stoical, great-hearted, highly intelligent with a determined attitude
enhancing his natural ability. A silent worker with an excellent nose.
Temperament
Steady, reliable, kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels,
showing no tendency towards aggression.
Head and Skull
Large, square, medium length, broad on top with decided
occiput; heavy brows; deep stop. Square muzzle with well
developed flews. No exaggeration in head and skull.
Eyes
Clean, dark, amber. Full light eyes highly undesirable.
Free from obvious eye problems.
Ears
Large, vine leaf-shaped, well covered with straight hair.
Hanging slightly forward, feather not to extend below leather.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite,
i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square
to the jaws.
Neck
Fairly long, thick, powerful.
Forequarters
Shoulders strong, sloping, muscular; legs short, straight, not too
heavy in bone, strong.
Body
Moderately long, well muscled. Chest deep. Well sprung ribs.
Back straight, broad, long. Muscular loin, well let down in flank.
Hindquarters
Very powerful and well developed. Hocks low, stifles well bent
and set straight.
Feet
Large, round, well covered with hair.
Tail
Previously customarily docked.
Docked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Undocked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.
Docking is eligal in Sweden!
Gait/Movement
Rolling gait attributable to long body and short legs. Moving straight
fore and aft, with effortless drive.
Coat
Abundant, close, silky and straight. Legs and chest well feathered.
Colour
Plain white body preferred, with lemon markings; orange permissible.
Slight head markings and freckled muzzle.
Size
Ideal weight: dogs: 29.5 - 34 kgs (65 - 75 lbs); bitches: 25 - 29.5 kgs
(55 - 65 lbs).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and
the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog,
and on the dog's ability to perform its traditional work.
Read more here: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/112
Description
The Clumber Spaniel is a massive dog. The chest is broad and deep.
It has a broad square head, wide across the top with a brownish or flesh
colored nose. It has a deep stop and well developed lips. The muzzle is wide
for good retrieving. The flews hang over the lower jaw. The eyes are dark
amber and are slightly deep set, ears are large in the shape of vine leaves,
hanging forward, and well covered with hair. The neck is thick, heavy, and
feathered at the throat, and the tail is short-fringed. Dewclaw removal is
optional. Carried level with the back, shoulders are robust and muscular. Limbs
are short, straight and strong-boned. Its hair is thick, straight and silky in pure
white with lemon or orange markings. They have a feathered coat and their tails
are customarily docked, however docking is illegal in most of the European
countries. Coat color is predominantly white, with either lemon or orange
markings.
Temperament
The Clumber Spaniel is described as a gentle, sweet, quite intelligent and
pleasant dog. Among the most low-key and easygoing of the hunting breeds.
They are very affectionate and playful. Well-behaved, and not very active when
mature. Clumbers will get along with other dogs and cats as well as other
household animals if they are raised with them. They tend to be a one person
dog and can be a bit willful. Clumbers are usually trustworthy with children of
the family, but they do not make friends easily with strangers. Do not expect
them to be friends with everyone, but they should never be timid or hostile. This
breed is a gentle person's dog; they do not take well to heavy-handed
discipline. They simply will not respond to it. This dog has a good memory and
it likes to do things to please its master, therefore training is not usually difficult.
As puppies, they may be submissive urinators. Clumber spaniels can be used as
hunting dogs. They prefer to hunt for pheasant and partridges, take naturally to
retrieving, and are good water dogs. Make sure you have good chew toys for
them to chew.
Living Conditions
Clumber Spaniels will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised.
They are very inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. They are more
comfortable in cool weather due to their dense coats.
Exercise
Young Clumbers grow very rapidly and are extremely active. As adults they
slow down considerably. A few minutes a day of playing fetch will usually
satisfy the exercise requirements of a full grown Clumber and since they love
playing fetch, exercising them is easy. They are good for people who like to
walk frequently. Do not jog with a Clumber in hot weather on pavement. This
breed is a good swimmer. If it does not get a good amount of exercise, watch
its diet carefully as it tends to gain weight very easily.
Life Expectancy
About 9-12 years.
Grooming
The coat must be groomed regularly with a brush and comb. Some skilled
trimming of the coat is required. The ears and eyes need to be cleaned and
inspected regularly. Some of these dogs develop an irritation of the ear but
thereare special lotions which can provide relief for this. If there is too much hair
under the ears, clip it before the next overall trim. This breed is a heavy
shedder.
Origin
The heaviest of the Spaniels, the Clumber Spaniel was developed in France
around 1768 by one of the dukes of Noailles. Threatened by the Revolution, he
transferred his dogs to England - close to his family, the duke of Newcastle.
Here the Clumber was perfected and was successfully presented at its first
show in the nineteenth century. Several British monarchs have favored the
Clumber, including Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort), King Edward VII
and his son, King George V. The Clumber Spaniel has been used to hunt
pheasant and partridge, both in small packs and alone and is especially well
suited for work in dense undergrowth. Although he is rather slow in the field
compared to the other spaniels, the Clumber is a quiet worker with a fine nose
and good stamina. He can also be trained to retrieve. This Clumber Spaniel was
one of the earliest recognized by the AKC. Though the Clumber's early history
is not well documented, Basset Hounds and St. Bernards may have contributed
to the breed. This breed is pretty rare and hard to find.
Group
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
The Clumber Spaniel is a massive dog. The chest is broad and deep.
It has a broad square head, wide across the top with a brownish or flesh
colored nose. It has a deep stop and well developed lips. The muzzle is wide
for good retrieving. The flews hang over the lower jaw. The eyes are dark
amber and are slightly deep set, ears are large in the shape of vine leaves,
hanging forward, and well covered with hair. The neck is thick, heavy, and
feathered at the throat, and the tail is short-fringed. Dewclaw removal is
optional. Carried level with the back, shoulders are robust and muscular. Limbs
are short, straight and strong-boned. Its hair is thick, straight and silky in pure
white with lemon or orange markings. They have a feathered coat and their tails
are customarily docked, however docking is illegal in most of the European
countries. Coat color is predominantly white, with either lemon or orange
markings.
Temperament
The Clumber Spaniel is described as a gentle, sweet, quite intelligent and
pleasant dog. Among the most low-key and easygoing of the hunting breeds.
They are very affectionate and playful. Well-behaved, and not very active when
mature. Clumbers will get along with other dogs and cats as well as other
household animals if they are raised with them. They tend to be a one person
dog and can be a bit willful. Clumbers are usually trustworthy with children of
the family, but they do not make friends easily with strangers. Do not expect
them to be friends with everyone, but they should never be timid or hostile. This
breed is a gentle person's dog; they do not take well to heavy-handed
discipline. They simply will not respond to it. This dog has a good memory and
it likes to do things to please its master, therefore training is not usually difficult.
As puppies, they may be submissive urinators. Clumber spaniels can be used as
hunting dogs. They prefer to hunt for pheasant and partridges, take naturally to
retrieving, and are good water dogs. Make sure you have good chew toys for
them to chew.
Living Conditions
Clumber Spaniels will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised.
They are very inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. They are more
comfortable in cool weather due to their dense coats.
Exercise
Young Clumbers grow very rapidly and are extremely active. As adults they
slow down considerably. A few minutes a day of playing fetch will usually
satisfy the exercise requirements of a full grown Clumber and since they love
playing fetch, exercising them is easy. They are good for people who like to
walk frequently. Do not jog with a Clumber in hot weather on pavement. This
breed is a good swimmer. If it does not get a good amount of exercise, watch
its diet carefully as it tends to gain weight very easily.
Life Expectancy
About 9-12 years.
Grooming
The coat must be groomed regularly with a brush and comb. Some skilled
trimming of the coat is required. The ears and eyes need to be cleaned and
inspected regularly. Some of these dogs develop an irritation of the ear but
thereare special lotions which can provide relief for this. If there is too much hair
under the ears, clip it before the next overall trim. This breed is a heavy
shedder.
Origin
The heaviest of the Spaniels, the Clumber Spaniel was developed in France
around 1768 by one of the dukes of Noailles. Threatened by the Revolution, he
transferred his dogs to England - close to his family, the duke of Newcastle.
Here the Clumber was perfected and was successfully presented at its first
show in the nineteenth century. Several British monarchs have favored the
Clumber, including Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort), King Edward VII
and his son, King George V. The Clumber Spaniel has been used to hunt
pheasant and partridge, both in small packs and alone and is especially well
suited for work in dense undergrowth. Although he is rather slow in the field
compared to the other spaniels, the Clumber is a quiet worker with a fine nose
and good stamina. He can also be trained to retrieve. This Clumber Spaniel was
one of the earliest recognized by the AKC. Though the Clumber's early history
is not well documented, Basset Hounds and St. Bernards may have contributed
to the breed. This breed is pretty rare and hard to find.
Group
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
