Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of gundog of the spaniel type that hunts in thick bushes. It was developed in England in the 1700's. It is the largest of the spaniels.[1]
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Name
The name of the breed is taken from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire where the breed was first developed.[1]
Colour
This dog is usually mostly white and can have either lemon or orange markings.[1]
Temper
They are usually gentle and loyal and very playful.[2]
Clumber Spaniel Media
A head-shot of a Clumber Spaniel showing the coloured markings around the eyes and muzzle.
Clumber Spaniels can suffer from heat sensitivity.
"The Return From Shooting" (1788) by Sir Francis Wheatley depicting The Duke of Newcastle, his friend Colonel Litchfield and the Duke's gamekeeper, Mansell, along with four Clumber Spaniels.
A drawing of two Clumber Spaniels from 1858.
A Clumber Spaniel from 1915.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Spaniel (Clumber) - Breeds A to Z - The Kennel Club". www.thekennelclub.org.uk.
- ↑ Welton, Michele. "Clumber Spaniels: What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em". www.yourpurebredpuppy.com.