AKC Clumber Spaniel Standard Illustration

The Clumber Spaniel body is long, low, substantial. His heavy brow, deep chest, straight forelegs, powerful hindquarters, massive bone and good feet, allow him to move through dense underbrush in pursuit of game.

The body is rectangular in shape possessing massive bone

The Clumber Spaniel body has the appearance of great power

Height for:

Dogs: 18 to 20 inches at the withers

Bitches: 17 to 19 inches at the withers

Weight for:

Dogs: 70 and 85 pounds

Bitches: 55 and 70 pounds

The head is massive with a marked stop and heavy brow

The muzzle is broad and deep to facilitate retrieving many species of game

The eyes are dark amber in color, large, soft in expression, and deep set in either a diamond shaped rim or a rim with a “V” on the bottom and a curve on the top

Ears are broad on top with thick ear leather

The neck is long, strong and muscular

The chest is deep and wide

The tail is well feathered and set on just below the line of back. The tail may be docked or left natural

The shoulder is well laid back

The forelegs are short, straight and heavy in bone, with elbows held close to the body

The thighs are heavily muscled

The body coat is dense, straight and flat

Coloring is primarily a white with lemon color or orange color markings

Moves easily and freely with good reach in front and strong drive from behind, neither crossing over nor elbowing out

Because of his wide body and short legs he tends to roll slightly. The gait is comfortable and can be maintained at a steady trot for a day of work in the field without exhaustion.

The Clumber Spaniel is a gentle, loyal and affectionate dog with a desire to please. An intelligent and independent thinker

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