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Clumber Spaniel
Gundogs
| Group: |
Gundog |
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| Size: |
large |
| Lifespan: |
10-12 years |
| Exercise: |
low |
| Grooming: |
medium |
| Trainability: |
medium |
| Watchdog ability: |
low |
| Protection ability: |
very low |
| Area of Origin: |
England |
| Date of Origin: |
1700s |
| Other Names: |
none |
| Original Function: |
bird flushing and
retrieving |
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| History |
| The
first Clumber Spaniels originated in France, but were moved
to sanctuary in England during the French Revolution. They were
in the care of the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber Park, hence
the name. This sturdy spaniel is the slowest and heaviest of
the spaniels, but works well in heavy brush, flushing and retrieving
game. Though the Clumber's early history is not well documented,
Basset Hounds and St. Bernards may have contributed to the breed.
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| Temperament |
| Clumber
Spaniels are quiet gentle dogs. They are affectionate and easy
going. They get along well with children and other pets. Clumber
Spaniels love to chew and fetch. They have excellent memories
and like to do things that please their masters. They are not
outgoing, and will not open up to everyone |
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| Upkeep |
| The
Clumber enjoys a daily outing, but its exercise requirements
can be met with a long walk on leash or a leisurely hike in
the field. The coat needs brushing two to three times weekly,
although in dirty areas it may need more frequent bathing in
order to keep its coat a gleaming white. Clumbers tend to drool
and, at times, snore. |
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Official Breed Standard |
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
That of a dog with a thoughtful expression,
very massive but active, which moves with a rolling gait characteristic
of the breed.
Head and Skull:
Head large, square and massive of medium length, broad on top, with
a decided occiput, heavy brows with a deep stop; heavy muzzle, with
well-developed flew and level jaw and mouth. Nose square and flesh-coloured.
Eyes:
Dark amber, slightly sunk with some haw showing.
Ears:
Large, vine-leaf shaped and well covered with straight hair and
hanging slightly forward, the feather not to extend below the leather.
Mouth:
Should be level and neither over nor undershot.
Neck:
Fairly long, thick and powerful and well feathered underneath.
Forequarters:
Shoulders strong, sloping and muscular; chest deep. Legs short,
straight, thick and strong.
Body:
Long and heavy and near the ground, with well-sprung ribs. Back
straight, broad and long.
Hindquarters:
Very powerful and well-developed. Loin powerful, well let down in
flank. Hocks low, stifles well bent and set straight.
Feet:
Large and round, well covered with hair.
Tail:
Set low, well feathered and carried about level with the back.
Coat:
Abundant, close, silky and straight; legs well feathered.
Colour:
Plain white, with lemon markings, orange permissible; slight head
markings and freckled muzzle, with white body preferred.
Weight and Size:
Dogs: About 25 - 31.8 kg (55 - 70 lb) Bitches: About 20.4 - 27.2
kg (45 - 60 LB).
Note:
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
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