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The Clumber Spaniel, the largest of the Spaniel types, has been known for more than 150 years and was originally kept at Clumber, Nottingham, by the Duke of Newcastle. Its evolution is possibly the result of breeding between an Alpine Spaniel and a Basset Hound, as the best points of each are present in the Clumber. The breed has been particularly favoured by Royalty and his late Majesty King George V kept a fine string of Clumbers which were exhibited at many Dog Shows.
1938 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 26 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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The name Clumber was no doubt taken from the historic seat of the Dukes of Newcastle, where dogs of this breed were reared from French Spaniels brought over by the Duc de Noailles. It seems probable that the old Blenheim Spaniel helped to form this magnificent sporting and show dog. The Clamber is a sure and reliable game finder, with a characteristic swinging gait. His build is heavy, square and massive, and his dark amber eyes have a thoughtful expression. As regards colour, a white body with slight bead harkings is considered especially desirable.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 32 in a series of 50, issued by Players
A favourite shooting dog of the late King George V. Head square and massive with decided peak of skull, heavy brows, deep indentation between eyes, heavy muzzle and level mouth. Eyes dark amber and slightly sunk. Ears large and "vine-leaf shaped, " well covered with hair. Nose square. Neck fairly long and powerful, feathered underneath. Body long, heavy and near to ground, with well-sprung ribs and deep chest. Back straight, broad and long. Hindquarters very powerful. Tail set on low, well feathered and carried level with back. Legs fairly short, thick and strong. Colour: white with lemon markings, but orange permissible; markings confined to head and muzzle preferred.
1937 DOGS - No 32 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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Some other pages of interest to Clumber Spaniel lovers are safe travel with your dog, a nice vintage picture of a clumber and a directory of clumber sites at dog-gallery.co.uk
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