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Clumber Spaniel: English Gundog Breed
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- England
- Weight
- 25 kg
The Clumber Spaniel is an English spaniel breed developed in the United Kingdom. It was first developed at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire and served as a gundog for hunting through heavy cover. It is the largest spaniel, weighs 25, and has a mostly white coat marked with lemon or orange.
What it is
The Clumber Spaniel is a dog of the spaniel type from England. Its gundog work centers on hunting through heavy cover.
Where it began
The breed was first developed at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
Notable traits
Among spaniels, the Clumber Spaniel is the largest. Its coat is mostly white and may carry lemon or orange markings, and the breed is described as gentle and loyal.
Points to consider
With strangers, the breed may behave in an aloof way. Its stated working role is hunting in heavy cover, so that purpose is central to its history.
Size recorded
The listed weight is 25. No height or lifespan figure is supplied here.
Who may want another breed
Someone looking for a dog outside the Clumber Spaniel's heavy-cover gundog background may prefer to compare other dog breeds. Readers exploring English origins can browse dog breeds from England.
Verdict
Choose this breed if its English history, spaniel type, large size within the spaniels, and heavy-cover hunting role fit what you want. Its reserved manner with strangers is another part of the description to keep in mind.
What stands out
- Bred as a gundog for hunting in heavy cover
- Described as gentle and loyal
- Largest of the spaniels
- Mostly white coat with lemon or orange markings
Worth knowing
- May act aloof with strangers
- Its history is closely tied to heavy-cover hunting
- Its size is notable within the spaniel group
Suits
- People interested in an English spaniel with a gundog history
- Owners drawn to a large spaniel with a mostly white coat
Think twice if
- You want a breed whose described role is not centered on heavy-cover hunting
- You prefer a dog without the Clumber Spaniel's possible reserve with strangers
In short
The Clumber Spaniel is an English spaniel with a clear working history. It began at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire and was developed for hunting through heavy cover. The breed stands out as the largest spaniel and is described as gentle and loyal, while it may be aloof with strangers. Its mostly white coat carries lemon or orange markings. The supplied record gives a weight of 25, but no height or lifespan figure. It suits readers drawn to this specific gundog background and appearance.
Questions
Where does the Clumber Spaniel come from?
The Clumber Spaniel comes from England and was developed in the United Kingdom.
What was the Clumber Spaniel bred to do?
It is a gundog used for hunting through heavy cover.
Where did the breed first develop?
Its first development took place at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
How large is a Clumber Spaniel?
It is considered the largest of the spaniels. The listed weight is 25; no height figure is supplied here.
What does a Clumber Spaniel look like?
Its coat is predominantly white and has either lemon or orange markings.
What is the Clumber Spaniel's character like?
The breed is described as gentle and loyal, but it may act aloof with strangers.
More dog breeds from England
Photo credits8 photographs on this page
- Clumber Spaniel — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bedlington Terrier — David Owsiany · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Black and Tan Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 4.0 · file page
- border collie — Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bull Terrier — Lilly M · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- English Foxhound — Luna04 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Mastiff — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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