Sporting Group

Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel is a large dog in the Sporting Group. Adult weight is 70–85 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female), height is 18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Mellow, Amusing, Gentlemanly.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Clumber Spaniel dog
Photo: Stonehenge (John Henry Walsh) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan10–12 years
Weight70–85 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female)
SizeLargeGroupSporting Group

Height

18–20 in (male), 17–19 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 70 lb is about 10.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as silky, wavy, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 133 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency (PDP1) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Clumber Spaniel is 70–85 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female).

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