Clumber Spaniel — breed guide
The heaviest and slowest of the spaniels — a deliberate, low-geared bird dog that sheds and drools in equal measure.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 25–39 kg (55–86 lb)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Dense, straight, weather-resistant white coat
Living with a Clumber Spaniel
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Heavy shedding, especially in season.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Sensitive to heat; keep summer walks short.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Mellow · Dignified · Determined · Drooly
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Entropion/ectropion
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Obesity
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Clumber Spaniel good with kids?
Generally yes. Clumber Spaniels are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Clumber Spaniel good with cats?
Usually yes. Clumber Spaniels typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Clumber Spaniel need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a Clumber Spaniel handle hot weather?
It is sensitive; avoid the midday heat.
Leash Life keeps a Clumber Spaniel's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.