• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Clumber Spaniels: This breed of dog are small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears. Their distinctive appearance made them easy for the hunter to spot and they were bred for endurance on long hunting trips. The name Clumber was the name of the estate in Nottinghamshire belonging to the Duke of Newcastle.
  • It is the largest of the spaniels
  • Temperament: Friendly and affectionate
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Clumber Spaniels originated in France by the Duc de Noailles but was then bred in England by the Duke of Newcastle during the period of the French Revolution. They were originally bred to hunt small game, bird flushing and retrieving
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 19 - 21 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Clumber Spaniels and Nicknames: Clumbers
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers referring to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relating to their skill in hunting Woodcock pigeons  
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Clumber Spaniels: The coat is normally long, dense, straight and flat and comes in a range of colors including white, yellow or orange
• Fact 7 - Life of Clumber Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Clumber Spaniels is the Sporting Dog (Gundog) breed
• Fact 9 - Choosing Clumber Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise Clumber Spaniels on a daily basis?
  • Are Clumber Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 10 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Clumber Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Back Problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
• Fact 11 - Breeding Clumber Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 12 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 13 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Clumber Spaniels

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