CLUMBER Spaniel DOG AND PUPPIES

Information, Facts & Origins of the Clumber Spaniel Dog
The Clumber Spaniel comes from France but was developed in England and was bred originally to hunt small game - bird flushing and retrieving. This dog is classified as one of the Sporting Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page. The appearance of this dog enabled the hunter to spot him from a distance whilst the traits of his breed ensured that he could endure long hunting trips. The Clumber Spaniel was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1878. Name Facts and Dog Names: This dog's name is sometimes mis-spelt as Clumberiel and the word Spaniel is often mis-spelt as Spaniel.

Clumber Spaniel Dog Names

Information, Facts & History of the Clumber Spaniel
This breed was originally developed by the Duc de Noailles, in France. Examples of the breed were then presented to Henry Clinton, the English Duke of Newcastle in 1760 at the time of the French Revolution when the aristocrats were persecuted and their lands and property taken from them. The lifestyle of both the the dogs and the French nobility changed - they were both placed in the position where they had to fend for themselves. The name Clumber was the name of the estate belonging to the Duke of Newcastle. It is believed that there are elements of the Basset Hound and the unfortunately, now extinct, Alpine Spaniel in this breed. It has been a favourite of many generations of the British Royal family.

Description of the Clumber Spaniel Dog and Puppies - Coat and Colours information
The Clumber Spaniel's coat is normally a shade of white, yellow or orange. The coat is normally dense, straight and flat.

Dog & Puppies Health information - potential problems of the Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed
All owners of dogs and puppies are concerned about the health care of their pets and just as with humans dog health issues arise from time to time. Resolving dog health problems, including those of the Clumber Spaniel, can prove to be costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining dog health insurance. Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, or degenerative conditions. Common health problems and questions occur in relation to the Bones, Joints, Muscles, Nerves, Ears, Eyes, Teeth and the Mouth. Other, more serious, issues can relate to the Digestive System, Heart & Respiratory Systems, Immune & Blood Systems, Reproduction and Urinary Systems. Potential health problems of the Clumber Spaniel may be checked via the Dog Symptoms Sorter, but can include:

Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
Back Problems
Entropion (the inversion, or turning inward, of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball)

Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
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Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems

This describes the most common canine health problems concisely but simply without using medical jargon. A section on Dog and Puppy Vaccinations is also included offering information on each of the diseases, symptoms and effects for which immunization vaccines are available. Not sure of the name of the dog or puppy illness? A Dog Illness Symptoms Sorter is also featured. The Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems should only be used as an informational guide and when and if any dog or puppies health problems occur it is essential to raise any questions you may have with a Dog Health care professional.

Information on Grooming and Care of the Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed
The Clumber Spaniel requires weekly care and grooming. All dog breeds require a certain amount of grooming and care is necessary to keep dogs and puppies looking at their best. Grooming consists of not only brushing out the coat and bathing but also giving attention to the eyes, teeth, ears, feet and nails. A regular routine also ensures that any potential health problems are identified as quickly as possible, especially important in puppies and older Clumber Spaniel dogs.

Life Expectancy information of the Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed
The life expectancy for this particular breed is 10 – 14 years.

Age comparison between the Clumber Spaniel Breed and a Human
Age comparisons between dogs and humans are always a matter of debate - we hope that the following information clarifies the situation. After the first year of life, a dog is equivalent to sixteen human years. After two years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old, at three years a 30 year old, and each year after, add 5 human years to determine a dog's age.

The Pictures reflect the Size of Adults - not Children and Puppies!
The pictures above allow for a useful comparison of sizes providing an accurate portrait of the size of an average Clumber Spaniel - essential information but unique to this site. It should also be noted that the pictures feature adults. The size of puppies are naturally considerably smaller and the full grown size of the animal can easily be forgotten when confronted with cute puppies! The slogan " A dog isn't just for Christmas - it's for life!" was necessitated by well meaning people buying puppies at the Christmas, unaware of the puppies growth rate. The pictures provided make it extremely clear exactly how small puppies will develop and whether it will suit the life and living conditions of the family.

Clumber Spaniel Puppies info
The Puppies section, accessed via the Site Index, provides detailed information about Choosing the right puppy, Puppy Training, Puppy Care and Puppy Behavior, Growth & Development. We recommend that the following considerations should always be taken into account when choosing puppies:

Budget - Purchasing, training, equipment, medication and feeding costs of the breed
Convenience and Grooming time e.g. long or short hair
Personal situation - time available and medical conditions such as allergies, asthma or back pain
Exercising requirements for the Clumber Spaniel breed
Living Conditions for the dog breed - suitability for puppies
Family - child suitability
Puppy and Dog Names - The Importance of choosing the right names

Sporting Dog (Gundog) Breed Information
Dogs in the Sporting group, which are referred to in England as Gundogs, which include the Clumber Spaniel, can be divided into three main categories - Retrievers, Pointers and Setters. These dogs were bred primarily to work with people to hunt game birds. Some of these dogs work in water whilst other dogs are more suited to work on land and many of the dogs in the Sporting dog category are comfortable and capable of working in either land or water environments. Sporting dogs, including the Clumber Spaniel, are particularly suited to wood and field activities. The Retriever, Pointer and Setter dogs and their main functionalities are as follows:

The Retriever dog - Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter. Some Retrievers are especially equipped, for instance with a water-repellent coat and webbed feet, for retrieving downed waterfowl.
The Pointer dog - Pointer dogs stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location.
The Setter dog - Setter dogs were originally trained to set, or crouch, in front of game preventing the escape of the quarry. The hunter would make the capture with a net.

Sporting Dogs hunt by air scent, as opposed to ground scent used by the dogs categorised as being in the Hound category. Characteristics and features of Sporting Dogs have been introduced and strengthened by breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Thus, the various Sporting breeds, or Gundogs, including the Clumber Spaniel, were initially introduced to help man according to his specific requirements such as:

Hunting game birds
Hunting waterfowl
Retrieving game that had been shot and wounded
Pointing to game to allow the hunter to catch or shoot the quarry
Startling, or flushing, birds from their cover

In this day and age only a few Clumber Spaniels might undertake these tasks, but nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics that made the original Clumber Spaniel breeding program successful.

It is said that they are perhaps the most intelligent of the breeds, resulting in their wide variety of uses and their ease of training. These dogs like to be around people and are active and alert and require regular, invigorating exercise and lots of attention.

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