The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the spaniels, and comes in predominantly white with either lemon or orange markings. The name of the breed is taken from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire where the breed was first developed. It is a gundog that specialises in hunting in heavy cover. They are gentle and loyal, and can act aloof with strangers. They have several habits which could be considered disadvantages, including a constant shedding of its coat and snoring.
Developed in the United Kingdom, particularly in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.
The Clumber Spaniel is the largest among the spaniel breeds, known for its gentle and loyal demeanor. Developed in the United Kingdom, it excels as a gundog, particularly adept in hunting through dense cover. While affectionate with its family, it can be aloof with strangers and is known for constant shedding and snoring. The breed was named after Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
A head-shot of a Clumber Spaniel showing the colored markings around the eyes and muzzle.
The powerful nose of the Clumber Spaniel.
Clumber Spaniels can suffer from heat sensitivity.
"The Return From Shooting" (1788) by Sir Francis Wheatley depicting The Duke of Newcastle, his friend Colonel Litchfield and the Duke's gamekeeper, Mansell along with four Clumber Spaniels.
A drawing of two Clumber Spaniels from 1858.
A Clumber Spaniel from 1915.
Trainability
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