Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is a dignified, calm, and good-natured hunting companion once favored by royalty. As the largest of the AKC flushing spaniels, the Clumber combines strength with a relaxed, gentlemanly demeanor. For owners who don’t mind a bit of shedding and drool, this amiable breed offers loyal companionship and a delightfully laid-back presence in the home.

Clumber Spaniels are powerfully built bird dogs with heavy bone, a long and low body, and a large, imposing head. They typically stand between 17 and 20 inches at the shoulder, with females weighing around 55 pounds and larger males reaching up to 85 pounds. Though designed to push steadily through dense cover, their movement is smooth, effortless, and surprisingly graceful.

The dense, weather-resistant coat is predominantly white, accented with subtle lemon or orange markings. At home, Clumbers are gentle, affectionate, and easygoing, but in the field they can be determined and persistent when following a scent. Intelligent and eager to please, they respond well to training. While somewhat reserved with strangers, Clumbers are friendly dogs that bark only with purpose, making them poor watchdogs but excellent companions. They enjoy swimming, retrieving, and are sturdy, patient playmates for children.