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Clumber Spaniel Did You Know?
- The Clumber Spaniel is believed to have originated in France.
- Clumber Spaniels were first shown in England in 1859.
- The first Clumber Spaniel registered with the American Kennel Club was
recorded in 1878.
- Believed to have developed from Basset Hound and early Alpine Spaniel
crosses, breeds which have influenced the long, low body and heavy head
of the Clumber.
- The Clumber is believed to be one of the earliest spaniels developed for
special uses and is especially useful for his adaptability for use in heavy
cover; he generally hunts mute and is able to come up very close to the
game.
- The Clumber is a rather slow worker but works with a very distinctive
"rolling" gait that is fully described in the standard; such movement
allows the dog to "maintain a steady trot for a day of work in the
fields without exhaustion."
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