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Clumber spaniel
breed of dog
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- spaniel
- sporting dog
Clumber spaniel, breed of sporting dog, the heaviest of the spaniel family, said to have originated in France before the French Revolution. The breed takes its name from Clumber Park in Nottingham, England, then the seat of the dukes of Newcastle. Developed by the British, the Clumber spaniel became a favourite of royalty, including Prince Albert, Edward VII, and George V. A low-slung, long-bodied, heavy-boned, powerful dog with large feet, a deep chest, a large, square head, and hanging ears, it is slow but thorough in the field, trailing and retrieving well in rough country. It stands 17 to 20 ...(100 of 142 words)