The Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is one of the stockiest of the spaniels and has probably come from the Alpine Spaniel and the long, low-bodied Basset Hound. The dog pickled up it’s name around the time of the French Revolution when it is thought that the Duc de Noilles of France moved his kennels to Duke of Newcastle’s English Estate, Clumber Park. Clumber’s appealed to English nobility who appreciated this slow-moving hunter and an alert retriever. The Clumber came to America in the late 1800’s and has remained strongest in the field, although they have attained high show honors. This breed remains generally unknown to the public. The breed was recognized by the AKC on 1883.

Young Clumber Spaniels need a firm hand and extensive obedience training when young, as they tend to be a bit unruly and wild. As they mature, they settle down. Start the puppy off with strict clicker training and positive reinforcement. This breed does not do well with harsh criticism so the clicker is the answer. If desired, train for agility for fun and exercise but go first for commands and obedience.

Crate Training

Want to crate train your Clumber puppy? It’s easy and if you’re interested, take a look and you’ll see what to do. Crate training your puppy will save many headaches and problems.

Potty Training

The Clumber Spaniel puppy can be slow to house train, potty train, toilet train, housebreak or whatever you want to call it. If you have a puppy, decide if you want to crate or paper potty train it. For the best results, we have a page at Crate vs Paper Potty Training which will help you decide and from there you can get all the information you need to get the job done. Always praise the pup profusely when she goes potty in the RIGHT PLACE so she knows she has done a good thing. Either method will work for this breed.

If you have an older dog, take the dog outside every two hours until she gets the idea which door leads to her potty area. Older dogs catch on to the potty or housebreaking pretty fast once they are shown what to do.

A well-groomed Clumber Spaniel!

This dog is among the most low-key, easy-going and peaceful of the Sporting Group. She’s a hunter at heart, at home in the field and water. The Clumber Spaniel is a real hunter and is always ready for a day in the field. Puppies tend to be wild and unruly but as the dog matures, they settle down and with proper training, become great house pets and companions. Around the house, they are quiet and you have to excite them into an exercise routine. The Clumber tends to bond with one person but still makes a devoted family house pet, loyal, gentle and pleasant. They get along fairly well with pother animals in the house and adapt quickly to strangers coming in to visit. Their idea of a fun-packed afternoon is to curl up on the sofa and take a nap. This is a good dog for a quiet family.

If you happen to get a Clumber Spaniel with a separation anxiety problem, that can be dealt with by investing a few hours of work on your part and some “tough love.”

Friendly Toward Other Dogs

Not aggressive. Tries to get along with most dogs, though may pick and choose her dog friends.

Friendly Toward Other Pets

.Does well with other animals in the house, especially if raised with them.

Friendly Toward Strangers

Is slow to warm up to strangers. The Clumber tends to bond heavily with one human more than many, While reserved with strangers, they do gradually make friends.

Playfulness

Quite playful. Loves to fetch balls and romp with the kids.

Very affectionate. Great companion, especially for one person.

Good with older, well-mannered children. Kids need to be taught how to treat and respect a dog. This is a fairly playful and affectionate breed’ and will enjoy the children within it’s own family. The older dog is not overly active so kids 6 and up should be no problem.

Good with Seniors over 65?

The Clumber Spaniels is a good match for seniors. They are easy-going, love the couch, easy to care for, low energy, affectionate, playful and loyal. They need a LOT of grooming, something a senior would have time for. I would say it’s a good choice for a senior.

Living environment

This breed does well in apartments, condos, or even on the farm or ranch. A small fenced yard would be nice, but not necessary as long as the dog gets out each day for a little walk and maybe a game of fetch.

Clumber Spaniel puppy

Energy level

Low. Rank this dog at 3 bars out of 10 for energy.

A long walk on leash or a hike in the fields will do it. Also,. Maybe a short game of “fetch the ball” would be nice, but the walking is more important and brain-stimulating

No, not much good. Doesn’t bark much for any reason.

No. Falls short on this one!

Yes. Sheds a lot.

Use a firm bristle brush and metal comb from the pet store. Brush the Climber daily to keep that thick coat from matting. This is a white dog and they do get dirty in some areas. Don’t over-wash, but do keep her clean and pretty with a bath as needed. You might need medicated shampoo if there is a problem with skin allergies—see your vet.

Book on the left is an owners guide for the Clumber Spaniel. The book in in short supply and it has high ratings. Owners guides for a special breed are usually hard to find.

In the event you decide to go looking for Clumber Spaniel puppies, be SURE to find reputable breeders that REALLY know what they are doing. Be sure the puppy has been VERY well socialized and started in obedience training.
Clumber Spaniel Puppies Breeders – with puppies for sale.

Clumber Spaniel Rescue

In the event you are seriously considering the adoption of an older dog and are looking for a Clumber Spaniel Rescue group or groups in your state, here are several links that might help:
Petfinder – Clumber Spaniel Rescue At this time, Petfinder has 18 dogs listed for the entire USA. If you do find one to adopt, try to locate any dog health records and keep for possible future reference.
Adopt A Pet This is an interesting site but you still might want to go online and search for Clumber Spaniel Rescue groups, kennels or foster homes.

This is basically a healthy breed. These are dog illness and medical problems this breed is prone to that have been listed by various veterinarians at different times over the past decade or so and some pertain to puppies and very young dogs that a breeder would deal with.

The information contained herein has been gathered from numerous books by veterinarians and is intended as general information only. Every dog and situation is different. You must see your vet. Our information is for general interest only and not intended to replace the advice provided by your own veterinarian.

Other health problems could occur with your Clumber Spaniel. If you notice any problems with your dog, take it to the vet immediately. This website is for general information only and is not intended to, in any way, be a medical guide.

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