At a glance the quick version
Weights from the FCI standard; Wikipedia gives a broader 25-39 kg overall. Height is an overall range of 43-51 cm (17-20 in) for the breed, not split by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
medium, silky, straight with feathering
A long, low, heavy-boned spaniel with a massive head and a dense, silky, straight coat, with feathering on the legs and chest.12
Personality what they are like
A mellow, kind and dignified dog that is loyal to its family and often a little reserved with strangers. It works quietly and steadily, and at home it is an easygoing and amusing companion.123
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate: daily walks and some off-lead sniffing or retrieving keep it content. It is a steady, methodical worker rather than a racer.13
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The coat sheds, so brushing a few times a week helps. Feet, ears and feathering benefit from regular tidying, and a cloth for the mouth area is handy as the breed can drool.23
Home where they are happiest
Comfortable indoors and out; a home with a garden and room for a sturdy dog suits it well.2
Company who they like around
Enjoys being with its people and usually prefers companionship over guard duty; may take time to warm up to unfamiliar dogs.2
The story where it all began
The breed is named after Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, where the Duke of Newcastle kept and developed these spaniels, possibly from dogs of French origin, in the late 18th century. The Duke's gamekeeper William Mansell is often credited with shaping the breed, and it later found favour with British royalty.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
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It was one of the first ten breeds recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1884.2
- 2
Prince Albert, King Edward VII and King George V all kept Clumbers.2
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A Clumber won Best in Show at Westminster in 1996, the only one of its breed to do so.2
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Clumbers have won Best in Show at Crufts twice, at the 1991 centenary show and again in 2026.2
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It is the largest of the flushing spaniels.3
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 109, Group 8 Section 2 Flushing dogs; standard dated 13.10.2010.1
- AKC
- One of the first ten breeds recognised by the AKC, in 1884; sporting (spaniel) breed.2
- The Royal Kennel Club
- Gundog breed listed as a Vulnerable Native Breed (fewer than 300 new registrations per year).2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Clumber Spaniel. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery 2 days
- Bathevery month
- HaircutTrim feathering and feet, or keep a short cutevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- FCI Standard N° 109 Clumber Spaniel fci.beused for recognition, weight, coat, colours, temperament, history
- Wikipedia: Clumber Spaniel en.wikipedia.orgused for height, lifespan, AKC and KC status, history, fun facts
- AKC: Clumber Spaniel akc.orgused for temperament, grooming notes, size within spaniels
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.