Clumber Spaniel
Clumber španěl
Key facts
| FCI group | 8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Weight | 25–34 kg |
Recognition features
- A very heavy, long and low spaniel with a large square head and heavy brows
- Plain white body with lemon or orange markings and a freckled muzzle
- Large vine-leaf shaped ears, well-developed flews and dark amber eyes
Purpose
A flushing dog working at a more leisurely pace than other spaniels; a silent worker with an excellent nose.
History
Clumber Spaniels are said to have come originally from France over two hundred years ago; the Duke of Newcastle brought them to Great Britain and bred them at his family home of Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It is a very heavy breed that works at a more leisurely pace than other spaniels.
Coat
Abundant, close, silky and straight coat with well-feathered legs and chest. Plain white body with or without lemon markings; orange markings permissible, as are slight head markings and a freckled muzzle. Any other colour is unacceptable.
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