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Clumber Spaniel

The heavyweight of the spaniels: long, low and white, with a slow, rolling gait. Gentle and quiet, and yes, it drools.

Close-up of a white and orange Clumber Spaniel with a broad head, freckled muzzle and drooping eyelids
The heavyweight of the spaniel family.Photo: audrey_sel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Weight
25–39 kg55–86 lb
Height
43–51 cm17–20 in
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Group
Gundog / Sporting
Origin
England
Popularity
#133 US#87 UK · 2025

Known for: QuietFamily dogs

Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly

Temperament

Gentle, Calm, Loyal, Dignified.

Health problems to know about

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Entropion and ectropion
  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Exercise-induced collapse

Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.

Daily care

Up to an hour of steady walking a day; avoid hard exercise in hot weather. Brush a few times a week, keep a towel handy for drool, and check the eyes and ears often.

A good fit for

Calm households, families, people who like a quiet, affectionate dog and don't mind white hair.

Probably not ideal for

Flats with stairs, joggers, very house-proud owners (shedding and drool), hot climates.

Sources

  1. Royal Kennel Club: Spaniel (Clumber)
  2. Wikipedia: Clumber Spaniel

Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.

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