How to Identify a Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is a member of the Sporting group. [1] Although it does share some characteristics with other dog breeds, it does have some unique characteristics as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out how to identify whether or not a dog is a Clumber Spaniel.

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Body Structure

  1. Clumber Spaniels are relatively larger dogs, with males being anywhere from 18–20 inches (46–51 cm) tall and weighing between 70–85 pounds (32–39 kg), and females being a little smaller, anywhere from 17–19 inches (43–48 cm) tall and weighing anywhere from 55–70 pounds (25–32 kg). [2]
  2. Clumber Spaniels have very large heads that have a heavy brow area, as well as a marked stop on them. [3]
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  3. Clumber Spaniels have triangular-shaped ears that have a rounded lower edge to them and appear broad on the top. The ears should be set low on the dog, and they should be attached to the dog's head at approximately their eye level, and covered with a thick leather. [4]
  4. Clumber Spaniels have large eyes that are dark amber in color, with a soft expression and deep set, with either diamond-shaped rims, or curved rims on top of the eye and "V" shaped rims on the bottom. [5]
    • You may also notice some haw, though there should not be too much. [6]
  5. Clumber Spaniels should have a large, square-shaped nose that is colored in different shades of brown, such as cherry, rose, and beige. [7]
  6. Clumber Spaniels should have a well-feathered tail, set just below the line of the back, and with minimal trimming that has a purpose of tidying the tail's feathering, thus creating a more natural overall tail appearance. The tail is either carried level with the dog's topline, or elevated slightly. [8]
    • Clumber Spaniels can either have a docked (with the length still aligning with the dog's overall proportion) or natural length tail. [9]
  7. Overall, Clumber Spaniels should have a dignified stature, as well as a substantial, long, and low appearance. Their gait should be easy and free overall, without their legs elbowing out or crossing over. Also, they may occasionally "roll", due to their short legs and wide body. [10]
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Coat

  1. Clumber Spaniels should have a straight, flat coat overall. [11]
  2. Clumber Spaniels are mostly white-colored dogs, with either lemon or orange color markings, which may be seen on areas such as one or both ears, around one or both eyes, on the top of the head, on the muzzle, on the legs, or near the tail's root. [12]
  3. Clumber Spaniels have a coat texture that is not too harsh, but rather is soft-to-the-touch. [13]
  4. Clumber Spaniels may have slight feathering on their ears and moderate feathering on their belly and legs. [14]
  5. On Clumber Spaniels, you may notice that the hair on the dog's rear legs is trimmed, up to the point of the dog's hock, that the hair is trimmed neatly on the feet (to show the dog's natural outline), and/or that the feathering on the tail is trimmed slightly. Occasionally, the whiskers may also be trimmed. [15]
    • However, you should not notice that the hair is trimmed or shaved on any portion of the neck. [16]
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Temperament

  1. Clumber Spaniels tend to enjoy the company of their family, thus bonding with everyone who is in it. [17]
    • Sometimes, they may favor one specific member of their family. [18]
  2. Clumber Spaniels are known to be gentle dogs overall, getting along well with other dogs, children, and even cats. [19]
  3. Clumber Spaniels need daily exercise. You can complete this by simply taking a daily short walk with them. [20]
  4. Clumber Spaniels, although they are a hunting dog, are also known to be calm, mellow, and easygoing overall. [21]
  5. Clumber Spaniels are known to be a messy breed, with shedding, slobbering, and dirt getting tracked into your house all being common. [22]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel/
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      8. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel
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      10. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/clumber-spaniel-temperament/
      11. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel#/slide/1
      12. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/clumber-spaniel-temperament/
      13. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel#/slide/1

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