Clumber Spaniels have a happy-go-lucky attitude. Their favourite pastime includes eating and being a couch potato so you may need to hide the dog food. They are gentle, loving and great pets for families.

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The Clumber Spaniel is renowned for having excellent memory. These intelligent dogs are eager to please so training is a breeze. But their intelligence only extends so far as they are prone to eating anything and everything. They are a gentle, sweet and laid-back dog who will enjoy watching TV with you at night but try not to encourage their lazy habits as regular exercise is key to their good health.

They have average energy levels so ideally, take your dog for a daily walk or jog. They love the water so a swim or game of fetch by the beach is great. Highly affectionate and playful, your canine will befriend other pets if raised together from a young age. They will also befriend the stranger at the door; so don’t rely on them as watch dogs.

Fun fact: It is thought the breed originated in England, when the Duke of Newcastle

and his gamekeeper perfected a dog for the Duke’s estate in Clumber Park.

They became popular and are associated with royals.

Loyal and devoted, Clumber Spaniels are also known to choose favourites. Their hunting instinct means most things end up in their mouth so provide plenty of toys. They are prone to snoring, flatulence and drooling so stock up on wipes. Clumber Spaniels also shed heavily. Groom their coat by brushing daily and trim the hair regularly. Check and clean the ears and eyes often to prevent infections.

Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative health care program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Clumber Spaniels are prone to hip dysplasia and eye problems.

Size

They are a large-sized breed weighing 25-34kgs with an average height of 41-51cms.

Space

A Clumber Spaniel can happily live in any sized space as long as their family is nearby and they receive sufficient exercise.

Energy Levels

They have moderate energy levels. A daily run and lots of games will keep this dog happy.

Difficulty Of Training

They are intelligent dogs and eager to please making training a breeze.

Family suitability

Great family pets and loyal companions. 

Suitability to other pets

If socialised from a young age, your dog will befriend other pets.

Need for company

They have a moderate need for company and enjoy being by their humans side at all times.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

No

Coat and grooming needs

This breed requires high maintenance. Brush their coat daily, trim regularly and check the ears and eyes often for infections. They have a predominantly white coat with either lemon or orange markings.

Shedding

They shed heavily.

Tendency to bark

They have a low tendency to bark so don’t expect much noise.

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