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The Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber spaniel is another interesting hunter dog that would keep all eyes fastened in your family. This breed is not just an average pet; they are very dependable and loyal as their predecessors were used in the field to hunt their game.
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Fascinating Facts
The Clumber spaniel was a gundog developed in Great Britain for hunting partridge and pheasants. Because of their bulky build, they are perfect for hunting birds hiding under the bushes. They are considered as one of the heaviest spaniels and they come only in one color. This breed was kept and bred by British monarchs such as Prince Albert, King George V and King Edward VII.
In 1884, the Clumber spaniel was introduced to Canada and was one of the first ten breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Physical Appearance
The Clumber spaniel measures 16 – 20 inches and weighs about 55 – 85 pounds. This breed has sad and sleepy expression on its face. They have short legs, heavy-boned and low to the ground build. The head is broad and huge with heavy brows with vine-leaf shaped ears. Their nose comes in different colors – brown, cherry beige and rose.
The Clumber spaniel also has a deep and wide chest. Their front legs are strong and straight. They have predominantly white color coat with spikes or marks of orange or lemon around the eyes or tip of the tail. They have feathery tail that is either kept natural or docked. However, in some countries in Europe, docking the tails of any animal is forbidden and considered illegal.
Grooming
The Clumber spaniel needs regular brushing and combing of its coat. There are times that professional trimming is done on their coat in order to maintain aesthetic standards. The hair on the ears should also be regularly cut in order to give it nice and clean look.
Mood
The Clumber spaniel is considered as easy going or “low-key”. They are intelligent, sweet and pleasant dog breed. When they are not active, they have a great tendency to drool in excessive amounts. If trained properly, they can socialize well with other dogs and cats inside the house. If they reach old age, they have the tendency to become inactive.
With Children
The Clumber spaniel is observed to be playful and sweet-natured around kids. They could play a lot and could show no signs of boredom or getting tired because of their stamina.
Training & Exercise
This breed is easy to train because it has a good memory. They like to please their master and this is a good opportunity to teach them tricks and obedience. Food reward training technique could yield favorable results.
The Clumber spaniel is noted for its rapid growth; daily exercise is vital for their development. They greatly enjoy doing outdoor activities than to stay sleeping whole day indoors. Walking and running for at least 2 – 3 hours is a must to make it happy and satisfied for the rest of the day. Clumbers are more active during their youth than in their old age.
Health & Life Expectancy
The normal life expectancy of the Clumber spaniel is 10 – 12 years depending on how well they are taken care of. The common illnesses seen on this breed are hip dysplasia, juvenile lameness, entropion (inward rolling of the eyelid) and ectropion (outward rolling of the eyelid) that subsequently leads to blindness.
Spinal disc herniation is also occasionally seen on the Clumber spaniel. The spinal disc herniation causes paralysis on the dog because of the intervertebral disc bulging on the vertebral canal. The spinal disc herniation can be treated by surgery but the success rate depends heavily on the gravity of the herniation.
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