Clumber Spaniel

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The Clumber Spaniel

ANKC Standard

(from http://www.ankc.org.au/home/breeds_details.asp?bid=213 )

Group: Group 3 (Gundogs)

General Appearance: Balanced, well boned, active with a thoughtful expression, overall appearance denoting strength. Substance is important but without exaggeration as the Clumber should be firm, fit and capable of a day�s work in the field.

Characteristics: Stoical, great hearted, highly intelligent with a determined attitude enhancing his natural ability. A silent worker with an excellent nose.

Temperament: Steady, reliable kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels, showing no tendency towards aggression.

Head And Skull: Large, square, medium length, broad on top with decided occiput, heavy brows, deep stop. Square muzzle with well-developed flews. No exaggeration in head and skull.

Eyes: Clean, dark amber. Full light eyes highly undesirable. Free from obvious eye problems.

Ears: Large, vine leaf shaped, well covered with straight hair. Hanging slightly forward, feather not to extend below leather.

Mouth: Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Neck: Fairly long, thick, powerful.

Forequarters: Shoulders strong, sloping, muscular, legs short, straight, not too hevy in bone, strong.

Body: Moderately long, well muscled. Chest deep. Well sprung ribs. Back straight, broad, long. Muscular loin, well let down in flank.

Hindquarters: Very powerful and well developed. Hocks low, stifles well bent and set straight.

Feet: Large, round, well covered with hair.

Tail: Docked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.

Undocked: Set low. Well feathered, carried level with back.

Gait/Movement: Rolling gait attributable to long body and short legs. Moving straight fore and aft, with effortless drive.

Coat: Abundant, close, silky and straight. Legs and chest well feathered.

Colour: Plain white body preferred, with lemon markings; orange permissible. Slight head markings and freckled muzzle.

Sizes: Ideal Weight: Dogs 29.5-34 kgs (65-75 lbs)

Bitches 25-29 kgs (55-65 lbs)

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog�s ability to perform its traditional work.

Notes: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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QUESTIONS

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc)

2. Where and why was the breed first developed?

3. How common is it in Australia?

4. What is the average lifespan?

5. What is the general temperament/personality?

6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult?

7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with?

8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods?

9. How much grooming is required?

10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)?

11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of?

12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be)

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