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Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed
Clumber Spaniel Dog Classification:
Clumber Spaniels are gun dogs or working
dogs.
Other Names: Cock-Flushers, Clumber
Spaniel in Foreign Languages:
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Finnish:
spanieli
French: épagneul
German: Spaniel
Navajo: lééchaa'í bijaashtélí
Russian: spaniél’
Scottish Gaelic: cù-eunaich
Spanish: perro de aguas
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Origins: Clumber Spaniels originated
in England in the 1800s, they are were
named for Clumber Park in England. Clumber
Spaniels became the favorite of several
British Kings. They were initially bread
to flush out birds and retrieve them when
hunting.
Description: Clumber Spaniels
are heavyset, with a deep chest. The Clumber
Spaniel has a large squarish head, they
have long silky fur with floppy ears and
expressive face.
Size: Clumber Spaniels are the
largest of the spaniel breeds. Clumber
Spaniels weigh 54 to 85 lbs, and they
stand 17 to 20 inches. The males are larger
their female counterparts.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
70 - 85 lbs |
18 - 20 inches |
| Female |
54 - 70 lbs |
17 - 19 inches |
Coat: Clumber Spaniels have long
silky coats that is white, lemon and white,
or orange and white.
Disposition: Clumber Spaniels
are gentle, affectionate dogs but tend
to be aloof with strangers.
Type Dog: Clumber Spaniels are
classified as "gun dogs" they
are used to hunt and flush out gaming
birds.
Litter Size: Clumber Spaniels
give birth to litters of 2 to 8 puppies.
Behavior: Clumber Spaniels require
daily exercise as they have the propensity
to put on weight when not exerciesd regularly.
Traits: Easy going, loyal, and
affectionate.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: Clumber Spaniels typically
live 10 to 12 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
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