The clumber spaniel is a long, low dog, rectangular in shape and with massive bone. Embark states that testing positive at risk is predictive of a dog being affected by the condition, but it is not a. We are also happy to accept payment for other nonmerchandise transactions via the payment portal tab throughout the year. However, in 1878, the first clumber in american history.
This special rare breed edition dedicated to the clumber spaniel is the only book of its kind on this lesser known gundog breed. The clumbers early history is not well documented and there is no proof, but some say it originated in 18th century france around 1768 by one of the dukes of noailles. The coat is straight, flat, soft, and dense, imparting resistance to. The english spaniel is a superior and very pure breed. Bernard may have contributed to the ancestry of the clumber spaniel. However, there is no factual basis for the previously most prevalent story and only speculation about the true origin of he breed. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Called simply cocker spaniel in the uk, this is the breed that was originally recognized by the kennel club kc in 1892. The name clumber lab is a combination of the names of its two parent breeds. Author becki jo hirschy, a wellknown field spaniel breeder, has written a concise and accurate history of the breed in england and america, which serves as an apt introductory chapter to this comprehensive owners guide. This theory being that the clumber spaniel bloodline originates in 18th century france, where it is said that duc of noialles, when threatened by the french revolution, promptly transferred his kennel of prized spaniels to spare their destruction, to duke.
The origin story of the clumber spaniel has been long debated and remains unclear. Favoured throughout history by royalty, clumber spaniels are still treasured for their tenacity and temperament, discovers matthew dennison. The author takes readers from 5000bc through the art and. More traits and characteristics of the clumber spaniel. Clumber spaniel information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Some passages in the book actually make me laugh out loud as my dog demonstrated the very bahaviours outlined in the text.
The clumber spaniel a complete anthology of the dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, outofprint antiquarian books and documents and reprints it. The clumber spaniel is a most intelligent and sometimes willfull dog. The clumber spaniel dog breed was originally created to find and retrieve game birds for hunters. Dedicated to the wellbeing of clumber spaniels through education, cooperation and training. I found the tips and information contained in this book to be very helpful as i pondered quite who was in control of this dog and owner relationship. The clumber spaniel was shown in england from 1859 onward and officially recognised as a breed in 1879. Kept and bred by prince albert, king edward vii, king george v and more recently hrh princess anne the princess royal. The clumber spaniel won a the first ever any variety spaniel field trial this year, something that has not been done in over 100 years. For clumber aficionados, riggs victory came as no surprise.
Clumber spaniel comprehensive owners guide and millions of other books are. The history of the clumber spaniel breed has been marked with colorful tales of dukes, escapes across the english channel from the french revolution and fanciful crossbreeding. The clumber spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the united kingdom. In 1904 forty enthusiasts met the form the clumber spaniel club and lay down a standard. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much soughtafter works, all of them written by. The history of the breed is uncertain prior to the mid19th century with two theories being prevalent. For persons who have previously been approved by the kennel club to award c. As the largest breed in the spaniel family, it was recognised as a perfect shooting companion for flushing game from heavy cover, which made them very popular with nobility. Ian layfield and james taylor are splitting the uk.
Under the code and guidelines, these breeders commit to careful pedigree research and key health tests prior to having a litter, with the overriding goal of. Today, there is an effort to reestablish the clumber spaniel as an exceptional gundog, and many. The american water spaniel, native to the lake country of the upper midwest, is an upbeat, outdoorsy athlete who loves to hunt and swim. Why we love the gentle and patrician clumber spaniel country life. There are several theories regarding the origin of the clumber spaniel. The dukes estate, clumber park, undoubtedly was the source of the breeds name. However, during the mid20th century they were redeveloped as a longerlegged dog that was more suitable to be used for field work. History of the clumber spaniel in australia a breeders group of clumber spaniels in australia there were seven imports between 1883 and 1904, two males rattler and tricksey bred by the duke of newcastle, mr connell followed in 1896 with a breeding pair and there was also an additional three. One of the more colorful, and romantic tales of the origin of the clumber spaniel is of a clandestine escape across the english channel.
The clumber spaniel club and the working clumber spaniel society are aware that a number of clumber spaniels that have been screened by embark in the usa have been identified as carriers for pra with a limited few being found to be at risk. Another manner of hound there is, called hounds for the hawk, and spaniels for their kind comes from spain. Clumber spaniels have a deformed chondrodysplastic build short legs, back, which predisposes a dog to orthopedic issues such as intervertebral disease but hip dysplasia is the big problem in clumber spaniels. Clumber spaniel drinking coffee art print 11x14 dog. Chequamegon clumber spaniels clumber spaniel breed history.
Maureen taylors breed notes for clumber spaniels in the uk. A dignified and mellow hunting companion of kings, the clumber spaniel is the. The clumber spaniel is believed to have descended from basset hounds and alpine spaniels, originating sometime around the french revolution. If i was considering a clumber spaniel, i would be most concerned about. History clumber spaniels huddlestone working clumbers. They are known to be happy, eager, and charming, though. Guide that retraces the breeds history in england and america, describes the. Clumber spaniels have been kept and bred by various members of the british royal family, including prince albert, king edward vii and king george v. Description the clumber spaniel a complete anthology of the dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, outofprint antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. Regardless, one thing that all breed historians agree on, is that the clumber spaniel was a muchloved and wellguarded gun dog among the nobility of england. Please use the judges questionnaire to apply for inclusion on the clubs judges lists the clumber spaniel club judges lists criteria effective from 1st january 2015 a1. Clumber spaniel training guide clumber spaniel training book includes.
They were originally developed to be allblack show dogs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were unpopular for work as a hunting dog. Threatened by revolution, he transferred his dogs to the duke of newcastle, his close friend in england. Truly the spaniel of aristocrats, the aristocrat of spaniels. The clumber spaniels have been favored by the royals. Depicted in a painting of the duke of newcastle in 1788, the clumber spaniel got his name from the. The merchandise in the clumber closet was designed and produced especially for the clumber spaniel club of america.
The american kennel club akc recognized the english cocker spaniel as a separate breed in 1946. A central point for jan irving to coordinate the appointment of the country representatives and make announcements about this. Some of you will have seen this international book on clumbers covering the years 200015 is now underway. The definitive reference to 300 breeds and varieties. Clumber spaniel dog breed facts and information wag. Clumber spaniel rescue uk is a nonprofit organisation created for the purpose of rescuing, caring for and rehoming clumber spaniel. The world of clumbers international book clumber spaniel club. That began to change during the mid1800s, and the clumber spaniel was first exported to canada in 1844.
His owner, committee member of the working clumber spaniel society john smithbodden, points to the breeds fantastic noses and their dogged thoroughness in hunting out their quarry, an assessment seconded by the marquess of salisbury, who currently works his third successive clumber spaniel, lincoln. The size of the english cocker spaniel according to the kc is 15. Why we love the gentle and patrician clumber spaniel. The king charles is a small variety of the spaniel used as a lapdog. The breeders on this list have fulfilled specific requirements, including their pledge to abide by the code of ethics and to the guidelines for breeders and owners of clumber spaniels, set forth by the club. History standard parent club mentor list breed exam webinar april 3, 2020. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your clumber spaniel to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy.
The breeds special characteristics are discussed in the second chapter, painting an entertaining portrait of this fun. The clumber spaniel was introduced to the uk by the 2nd duke of newcastle in the 1770s, who named the breed after the family estate, clumber park, in nottinghamshire. The water spaniels, large and small, differ from the common spaniel only in the roughness of their coats, and in uniting the aquatic propensities of the newfoundland dog with the fine hunting qualities of their own race. Williana clumber spaniel club grooming dvd youtube. The field spaniel is a mediumsized dog breed of spaniel type. Given the limited amount of information available in print on this breed, this much needed book offers owners and potential owners of the clumber spaniel specific instructions on rearing, caring for and training the breed. This build, in combination with a deep chest, heavy brow, and powerful hindquarters, once enabled the dog to move through thick underbrush when hunting. Make offer clumber spaniel figurine ceramic cocker spaniel gray japan. Clumber spaniel coloring book paperback may 29, 2017 by mega media depot author 4. The white spaniel is the story of the evolution of the breed we know today as the clumber spaniel. In fact, no one except for wealthy estate owners bred clumber spaniels. The orthopedic foundation of america evaluated the hip xrays of over clumber spaniels and found 44% dysplastic the 8th. Maureen taylor who judged the breed at crufts in 20, took some time and spared some information on the clumber spaniel.