Description: The Clumber Spaniel is low to the ground with heavy bones and short legs. The head is large and broad, with a deep muzzle, combined with a heavy brow. The nose is large and comes in various shades of brown. The teeth meet in a scissor bite. The eyes are amber in colour and deep-set. The chest is wide and deep, with the front legs being straight. The ears are triangular in shape, set low and hang downwards. The neck is muscular and heavy, and the fur is feathered at the throat. The tail is docked, in countries that permit this, and is feathered. The coat is dense, flat and straight, being soft to the touch. This coat is mainly white, with orange or lemon markings. Their weight is 55 to 85 pounds and their height is 41 to 51 inches. Their life expectancy is ten to twelve years.

History: The dogs contributed to make this breed were, the Basset hound, St Bernard, and Alpine Spaniel. There is no proof, but it is believed this breed was created in 18th century France by one of the Dukes of Noailles. Threatened by the French Revolution, the Duke transferred his dogs to England, to his closest family, the Duke of Newcastle.

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Here the breed was in favour with royalty and the name possibly derives from the Duke of Newcastle's estate called Cumber Park. This is the heaviest of the Spaniel's and is a slow, quiet hunter. This dog is able to work independently or within a pack showing good endurance to do particularly well in dense undergrowth, and they have a fine sense of smell. This breed has been trained to retrieve and track. In 1848, the breed arrived in Canada, and from there made its way to the United States. The Clumber Spaniel was first recognized by the AKC in 1884.

Temperament: This is one of the easiest hunting breed dogs today, regarding temperament. This dog is easy-going, intelligent and willing to please. Gets along with other household pets, that they are raised with. This is a playful and usually trustworthy breed, and good with children. Socialising this puppy well will help them to adjust to being a good all-round dog. This breed does not respond to harsh discipline, but it responds well to firm and calm, with an air of confidence from the owner. This dog has an excellent memory and will love to please their owner. So training is not difficult. This breed can make a good hunting dog particular bird hunting and is a natural retriever, they are also good in water. This dog is tactile and will require good chew toys with clear instructions of what they can and can’t chew.

Health issues: This breed, like so many large dogs is prone to hip dysplasia, dry eyes, entropion, cataracts and tends to gain weight easily. So care when feeding needs to be given.

Grooming: This dog's coat needs grooming regularly with the brush. Trimming of the coat will be required every few months. Ears and eyes need to be cleaned and inspected weekly. Bathing only when extremely necessary, paying particular attention to the ears keep them dry as possible, as spaniels are prone to ear infection.

Living conditions: This breed will do fine in an apartment, if they have received good physical exercise and mental stimulation. They will be happy with a small size garden, providing their needs of exercise are met.