Clumber Spaniel
Also known as Clumber
- Height at the withers
- 41 to 51 cm
- Weight
- 25 to 39 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10 to 12 years
- Daily activity
- 60 minutes
- Origin
- England
- FCI group
- 8 · Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- a family with children
- a first dog
- a calm, mostly stay-at-home life
- living with a cat
Less suited to
- allergy sufferers: it sheds a lot
- intense heat: be careful in summer
- people put off by drool
Overview
A long, low and massive spaniel made for working in thick cover, with an imposing head, heavy bone, a thoughtful expression and a mainly white coat with lemon or orange markings.
History and origins
Developed in the 18th century and linked to the French Duc de Noailles and to the Duke of Newcastle’s Clumber Park estate in Nottinghamshire. Probably descended from crosses between the Alpine Spaniel and the Basset Hound. Prized by the English nobility for hunting.
Health
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, and the breed is rather fragile. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Hip dysplasia
- Entropion and ectropion
- Herniated disc
- Ear infections
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase deficiency (PDP1)
Choose a breeder who has the parents health-screened for this breed, and ask to see the results.
Coat and care
Long, silky coat. Heavy shedding, average coat care.
All ratings
Rated from 1 to 5, comparable across breeds. Green marks a strength for most households, orange something to plan for.
Lifestyle
- Energy
- Calm, 2 out of 5
- Apartment
- Possible, 3 out of 5
- Home alone
- A few hours, 3 out of 5
Family and sociability
- With children
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With other dogs
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With cats
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With strangers
- Polite, 3 out of 5
Training and temperament
- Ease of training
- Average, 3 out of 5
- For a first-time owner
- Good fit, 4 out of 5
- Guarding instinct
- Low, 2 out of 5
- Prey drive
- Strong, 4 out of 5
- Tendency to roam
- Low, 2 out of 5
Care and neighbors
- Coat care
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Shedding
- Heavy, 4 out of 5
- Drooling
- Often, 4 out of 5
- Barking
- Quiet, 2 out of 5
Climate and health
- Heat tolerance
- Low, 2 out of 5
- Cold tolerance
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Hardiness
- Rather fragile, 2 out of 5
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Clumber Spaniel FAQ
How big does the Clumber Spaniel get?
The Clumber Spaniel stands 41 to 51 cm at the withers and weighs 25 to 39 kg. It is a medium-sized dog.
Does the Clumber Spaniel shed a lot?
It sheds heavily and its coat needs average care. Plan on brushing several times a week, and more during the spring and fall shedding seasons.
Can the Clumber Spaniel live in an apartment?
It can, as long as it gets real outings every day; a yard is still a plus.
How much exercise does the Clumber Spaniel need each day?
Allow about 60 minutes of activity a day: it is a calm dog.
Is the Clumber Spaniel good with children?
Yes, it gets along well with children who respect it. Never leave a young child alone with a dog, whatever the breed.
How long does the Clumber Spaniel live?
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, and the breed is rather fragile. The main health problems to watch for are hip dysplasia, as well as entropion and ectropion.
