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  Clumber Spaniel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Clumber Spaniel is a gundog breed developed in Britain.
Clumbers are predominantly white in colour with lemon or orange markings.
One theory is that it originated in France, stating that the Duc de Noailles at the time of the French Revolution gave his kennel of prized spaniels to the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber Park in Nottingham.
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 Dog Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber should have a long neck with some slackness of throat or presence of dewlap not to be faulted.
The proper Clumber roll occurs when the dog, with the correct proportion, reaches forward with the rear leg toward the centerline of travel and rotates the hip downward while the back remains level and straight.
The Clumber Spaniel should never be hostile or aggressive; neither is acceptable and should not be condoned.
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 Encyclopedia article: Clumber Spaniel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Clumber Spaniel is a gundog (additional info and facts about gundog) breed (A special variety of domesticated animals within a species) developed in Britain (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland).
A long and heavy-bodied, low-stationed spaniel (Any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears), it stands only 17 to 20 inches (43-51 cm) in height but weighs from 55 to 85 pounds (35-38.5 kg).
Disadvantages of owning a Clumber are said to be constant shedding, drooling, especially after a drink of water, and an incredible inventiveness for raiding kitchen counters, cabinets, and even the refrigerator.
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 Clumber Spaniel
The heaviest of the Spaniels, the Clumber Spaniel was developed in France around 1768 by one of the dukes of Noailles.
Several British monarchs have favored the Clumber, including Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort), King Edward VII and his son, King George V. The Clumber Spaniel has been used to hunt pheasant and partridge, both in small packs and alone and is especially well-suited for work in dense undergrowth.
This Clumber Spaniel was one of the earliest recognized by the AKC.
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 Breed Profile: Clumber Spaniel
The first Clumber Spaniel registered with the AKC is recorded for the date of 1878, six years before the establishment of the AKC.
The Clumber Spaniel is the oldest Spaniel and was one of the first breeds to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, and is now on of the AKC's rarest breeds (least amount of yearly registered dogs).
Clumbers are a chondrodystrophic (dwarf) breed, and have an acetabular conformation which is naturally more shallow than that of retrievers, Rottweilers or German Shepherd Dogs.
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 Clumber Spaniel Cards
One of the handsomest of the Spaniel family, the Clumber is easily trained, and of remarkable endurance and perseverance; he is equally valuable as a retriever for driven birds or as the companion of the sportsman out with his gun.
On the back it says, "Clumbers are not from the same source as the other varieties of sporting Spaniel and it is thought that they owe their origin in Britain to some Spaniels which were presented to the Duke of Newcastle by a Continental nobleman towards the end of the 18th century.
On the back it says, "Clumber Spaniel is believed to have derived its name from Clumber, the seat of the Dukes of Newcastle, where it was largely bred at one time, then allowed to fall into neglect, and later still at the top again with finest specimens extant.
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 Clumber Spaniels: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
The mild-mannered, almost imperturbable Clumber Spaniel sometimes puts on aristocratic airs, yet he also plays the clown, greeting people with two tennis balls stuffed into his mouth and his entire rear end wagging.
Clumber Spaniels are big-time chewers who can make a shambles of your home in no time at all.
Fortunately, Clumber Spaniels who are fed a natural diet of real meat and other fresh foods have much less trouble with gassiness.
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 Clumber Spaniel, clumber spaniels, dog breeders, puppies
The Clumber Spaniel is first and foremost a gun dog, they may look heavy and stubby, but are very good hunters.
Clumber Spaniels do have a tendency to be lazy if left alone, but will always be ready to join a walk or go hunting.
The Clumber Spaniels is said to have come from the Basset Hound or early Alpine Spaniel blood.
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 Williana Clumber Spaniel Club Breed Info
A Clumber Spaniel puppy looks like a happy little bear and a full grown Clumber is a great bustling creature that reminds me of an Irish washerwoman with the same tenderness of heart and loyalty of spirit.
The aristocratic and high-bred air of the Clumber Spaniel, surpassed by that of no other breed of dog and only equaled perhaps by that of the Bloodhound, proves sufficiently his ancient and noble descent from a strain long established and carefully kept pure from any outside taint of plebeian blood for many generations.
The Clumber Spaniel is one of the oldest breeds in America, and even though it was one of the first ten breeds recognized by the AKC when the organization was formed in 1884, the Clumber has only started to come into its own during the past decade.
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 Clumber Spaniel - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The Clumber Spaniel is thought to have come from a blending of the Basset Hound with an early European spaniel, the now extinct Alpine Spaniel.
Although not the fastest of the Spaniels, the Clumber is a sturdy dog with excellent trailing, flushing and retrieving abilities, and was valued for his ability to work in dense undergrowth and as a game finder.
The Clumber is a strong, muscular and powerful dog who may appear heavy and slow; however, he is neither slow in movement or thought.
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 Clumber Spaniel: Dog Breeds, Info and Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Disadvantages of owning a Clumber are said to be slobbering, flatulence, constant shedding, and an incredible inventiveness for raiding kitchen counters, cabinets, and even the refrigerator.
Clumbers are registered with all major registries and recognised by FCI (Group 8, Breed 109).
The Clumber Spaniel has a great temperment, they are content to lay around the house, but comes alive once outdoors.
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 Clumber Spaniel FAQ
The Clumber Spaniel, a handsome and useful member of the spaniel family is of ancient lineage, and his solemn and majestic aspect mark him as a true aristocrat of long descent.
Clumbers are a sedate and affectionate breed and will be great partners to those who appreciate the qualities of a fine sporting dog but do not have the time or energy to trail after the speedy flight of the setters or pointers.
Although the percentage of affected dogs is decreasing, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) statistics for shows the Clumber Spaniel to be the 5th highest rated breed for hip dysplasia with a total of 450 animals evaluated with 2.9 percent rated as excellent and 47.8 percent rated as dysplastic.
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 AllRefer.com - clumber spaniel, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
clumber spaniel, breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in France and perfected at Clumber Park, an English estate.
Its dense coat of straight, silky hair is lemon and white or orange and white and forms long, luxuriant fringes, or feathers, on the chest and legs.
The heavy-boned, low, short body of the clumber resembles no other spaniel and suggests early crossbreeding with the basset hound.
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 Clumber Spaniel Clumber dogs breeders profiles information uk
Clumbers are good eaters and care must be taken to ensure that they do not become overweight.
Known for the characteristic ‘Clumber Roll’, caused by the driving action from behind onto the broad heavy shoulders, and the markedly heavy brow with a thoughtful, kindly expression, the Clumber is very easy to pick out in a crowd.
Clumbers are always lemon and white or orange and white - white being the predominant colour on the body.
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 NZKC - Breed Standard - Clumber Spaniel - Gundogs
The first Clumber Spaniels originated in France, but were moved to sanctuary in England during the French Revolution.
This sturdy spaniel is the slowest and heaviest of the spaniels, but works well in heavy brush, flushing and retrieving game.
The Clumber enjoys a daily outing, but its exercise requirements can be met with a long walk on leash or a leisurely hike in the field.
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 Clumber Spaniel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Clumber Spaniel was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1980.
The proportions of length, measured from the withers to the set-on of the tail, to height, measured from the withers to the ground, are eleven to nine.
The proper Clumber "roll," resulting from short legs and a wide body, occurs when the dog single tracks, rotating the hips downward while maintaining a level and straight back.
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 Clumber Spaniel Breed Profile - Dogsites.com.au
The Clumber is the heaviest and also one of the tallest of the spaniel breeds, being a powerfully built dog that doesn't fully mature until five or six years of age.
Being heavier bones, the Clumber is slower in the field than other spaniels, but his fame as a gun dog has arisen because of the Clumbers steady nature, stealthy manner, keen sense of smell and good retrieving abilities.
The Clumber does require considerable exercise, twice daily with a large securely fenced yard to run in for the remainder of the day is ideal.
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 Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel is also the heaviest and slowest of the spaniels.
Clumber Spaniels may look heavy and stubby, but they are surprisingly resourceful and inventive.
As a sedate breed, the Clumber requires a healthy amount of exercise to fight a tendency towards obesity caused by his love of curling up on the couch, eating, and sleeping.
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The heaviest spaniel, the Clumber Spaniel was originally developed by a French nobleman, the Duc de Noailles, and later taken to the Duke of Newcastle's estate in England, Clumber Park, for safekeeping during the French Revolution.
The tail is often docked at birth in the United States, though docking the Clumber Spaniel's tail is not permitted in England and Scandinavia.
The Clumber Spaniel is prone to entropion, cataracts and dry eyes.
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 Clumber spaniel --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
The earliest spaniels apparently originated in Spain, hence the name, but most of the modern breeds were developed in Britain.
The Japanese spaniel is a compact, dainty-looking dog with large, dark eyes, a short muzzle, and a heavily plumed tail that curls...
It was favoured by Mary, Queen of Scots, King Charles II (after whom it was named the King Charles spaniel), and Queen Victoria, as well as by members of the aristocracy.
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 CSCA Rescue Information
Prospective homes new to Clumbers are asked to visit a Clumber owner to familiarize themselves with the breed.
We always welcome the chance to find an excellent adoptive home but, unlike most other breeds, the wait for a Clumber Spaniel can be quite long.
Our goal is to find the most compatible match possible between the lifestyle and environment of the new adoptive family and the needs of the available Clumber.
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 Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel, the largest of the spaniels, is thought to be of French origin.
The Clumber Spaniel has an excellent nose, and his search is slow, silent, and limited in range but persistent.
He is less friendly than other spaniels but calm, playful, and kind, making him a good pet.
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 "CLUMBERS" formerly Clumber Spaniel Correspondence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Working Clumber Spaniel Society formed in 1984 is the force behind the breed's revival as a genuine gundog bred for the field.
Clumbers with the Maursett Affix have gained their titles in the UK, Ireland and the USA.
The Clumber Spaniel Club of America is the official parent club and a member club of the AKC.
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 CLUMBER SPANIEL CLUB of CANADA
The Clumber Spaniel Club of Canada was granted recognition by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) on June 1, 1994.
The Club was formed to promote the quality breeding of Clumber Spaniels, promote the natural versatility of the Clumber, inform the public concerning the Clumber, and to hold a National Specialty show, boosters and all forms of trials for the breed.
The first Annual General Membership meeting was held on October 15, 1994 at the London, Ontario show, and the first Specialty was held at London Ontario, in October of 1995.
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 Amazon.co.uk: Clumber Spaniel (Pet Love): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Clumber Spaniel as a distinct breed has been a part of the English canine tradition since the 18th century.
Early examples of dogs that looked like Clumber Spaniels have been unearthed in countries over the years, but no actual independent or co-existent strain was found in France or elsewhere on the Continent.
Though the Duke and his Clumber Spaniels shared the property, he was probably not responsible for the breed's evolution, or at least there is no definite evidence of it.
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 Clumber Spaniel Prints - English Limited Edition Dog Prints and Dog Art
A beautiful range of Limited Edition Clumber Spaniel Prints by various British canine artists, acknowledged to be amongst the finest in the world in their field.
All the Clumber Spaniel art prints are signed by the artists, individually numbered and printed to the highest standard using fine quality art card and light fast inks
To view prices of the Clumber Spaniel art in US dollars, simply enter your shipping destination, then click on the Add to Cart button and the total amount will be displayed in US dollars.
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 Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Clumber Spaniel was evolved by the Duke of Newcastle at his Nottingham seat, Clumber, during the latter part of the 18th century, and enjoyed considerable popularity among sportsmen who required a gundog to work in dense undergrowth at a more leisurely, methodical and slower pace than other spaniels.
A dignified, long, low and heavily boned, active dog with a very thoughtful expression the Clumber is stoical, great hearted and highly intelligent with a determined attitude but good with all age groups.
In nature the Clumber is steady, reliable, kind and dignified.
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