Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed Profile
The Clumber Spaniel is an intelligent, calm dog great
for apartments as they do not need a great deal of exercise
as adults. They are good natured and easy going and
will get along with children, other dogs and other pets
if raised with them.
*Good With Children? She is patient with children, especially
if she has been socialized with them early on. As a
reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised with
a puppy or dog.
*Trainability: May be difficult to train and she
may not plenty of reinforcement.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Clumber Spaniel is no exception.
Be on the lookout for canine hip dysplasia (genetic
based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis
pain and lameness), Entropion, (hereditary disorder
where eyelid, usually lower one, rolls inward and irritates
the cornea and can cause visual problems. Surgery can
correct this condition but may disqualify the dog from
shows), Retinal Dysplasia, panosteitis (juvenile lameness),
flea allergies and back problems. This disease list
is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may
also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian
for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size
(two years old or older) of the male Clumber Spaniel
is 18 to 20 inches to the withers (highest point of
the shoulder) and 70 to 85 pounds. The female runs from
17 to 19 inches to the withers.
*Grooming. The Clumber Spaniel has a straight, dense
and flat coat, soft to the touch. She is a heavy shedder
and requires frequent brushing and occasional professional
grooming. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and
healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer
eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond
with her.
Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean.
If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear
cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water
or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do
not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated
and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing
in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears
have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress
and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your
veterinarian.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally
a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore
and competent instructions to accomplish this can be
found on the net.
*Life Span. The Clumber Spaniel can live between
10 and 15 years with proper nutrition, medical care
and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Clumber Spaniel was first recognized
in 1859 in England. They were first registered by the
American Kennel Association in 1878.
Some Registries:
*Clumber Spaniel Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 2 to 8 Clumber Spaniel puppies
Category: Gundog
Terms To Describe:Power, endurance, gentle, easy going
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Does not need a lot of exercise.
They are good swimmers.
They are playful and affectionate.
They are mellow and good natured.
They will get along with other animals.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Makes a poor watch dog.
Makes a poor guard dog.
They drool, snore and wheeze.
They tend to swallow odd items.
They gain weight easily.
May overheat in hot weather.
Tend to be a one person dog.
Tends to get fat if not exercised daily.
She is a heavy shedder.
*Other Names Known By: Gentlemans Gun Dog
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
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