Nickname        : French Revolution Emigre

Breed Origins : France / England - 1700’s

Breed usage     : Hunting Small Game - bird flushing and retrieving

Dog Weight      : 65 - 80 Pounds

Dog Height       : 19 to 21 inches to the shoulder

History
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.
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.
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.
Dogs in the Sporting group, 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.

All Information and Tips About This Dog :

• 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.

• Health information - potential problems
  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. 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 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)
  • The life expectancy for this particular breed is 10 – 14 years.

• Grooming and Care
  Clumber Spaniel requires weekly care and grooming. 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.