Clumber Spaniel

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Clumber Spaniels need 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality food daily, divided into two meals. Sometimes Clumber Spaniels prefer two lighter meals. Monitor their diet to prevent them from gaining too much weight. Clean and safe water should also be available all throughout the day.

Clumber Spaniels have a dense and soft coat and are known as heavy shedders. They require regular brushing to keep their plush coat clean and free from dead hair and keep their skin and coat healthy.

Occasional bathing helps maintain their coat also! You can seek your vet's advice for more recommendation.

The coat must be groomed regularly with a brush and comb. Some skilled trimming of the coat is required. The ears and eyes need to be cleaned and inspected regularly.

Some of these dogs develop an irritation of the ear, but there are special lotions that can provide relief for this. If there is too much hair under the ears, clip it before the next overall trim.

Clumber Spaniels need 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise. They enjoy frequent walks and make excellent jogging companions. Clumbers love the water as well, so a weekly swim is a perfect exercise for them.

It is important to keep them Clumber Spaniel physically active to maintain their health and keep them happy.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, especially that Clumber Spaniels has a high incidence of Hip Dysplasia. Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages.

In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Clumbers make great family dogs. They are loyal and affectionate with great enthusiasm for work and play. They are sometimes reserved with strangers, and they tend to be more aloof than other spaniels. Like with other breeds, they need early and proper socialization to teach them how to behave around new faces.

Clumber Spaniels are easy to train because of their good memory and considerable stamina. In fact, they are noted for their intelligence which makes them quick to learn. However, they are an independent thinker, so they can be stubborn at times.

Training them requires patience and a creative mind to keep them going. Use positive reinforcement and gentle management to keep them motivated.

Clumber spaniels can get along well and live happily with other domestic pets, but early and proper socialization is always recommended. They tend to be reserved with other dogs until they were introduced to each other. It is advised to bring them to a park to get used to meeting new friends.