Clumber Lab

Clumber Lab History

The Clumber Spaniel was a scenthound that was developed in Leicestershire, England, in the 1870′s by combining the Foxhound, Bloodhound, and Springer Spaniel. The original intent was to create a versatile hunting dog, capable of following both trail and quarry.

Clumber Lab Physical Characteristics

The Clumber Spaniel is a medium-sized, long-haired breed of spaniel. Their head is large and round and it has a black nose. The tail is short and curly. Their ears are erect, triangular, and covered with fur. Their legs, feet, and underside are white. Their body is muscular, well-proportioned, and heavily feathered. The Clumber Spaniel has a thick, short, and wavy, flat or slightly curled, outercoat. They have a straight, harsh and coarse undercoat. The skin color is red or mahogany. The breed standard calls for the male to have a beard, although it is not usually seen. The female has a mustache and a beard, but it is usually diluted. The weight is between 50 and 70 lbs. The height is between 21 and 24 inches.

Clumber Lab Health

Description of breed health.

Clumber Lab Temperament and Behaviour

The Clumber Lab is friendly and sociable, and is gentle and tolerant towards children. They are intelligent, fun-loving and adaptable, and generally get along well with everyone, even other household pets. They are playful and energetic, but also have a calm side that enjoys relaxing with their family.

Clumber Lab Activity Requirements

The Clumber Spaniel was bred as a gundog in the 18th century. They are a medium-sized dog that is strong, athletic, and agile. Clumber Spaniels are very high-energy dogs and require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. They will need at least one hour of vigorous activity each day. A fenced yard is essential, as this coat can be heavy and the dog likes to spend a lot of time outside. They are also very sociable, so a leashed walk through the neighborhood is a good way to meet other dogs and people.

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