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clumber spaniel

[ kluhm-ber ]

noun

  1. one of an English breed of short-legged, stocky spaniels having a chiefly white coat, used especially for retrieving game.


clumber spaniel

/ ˈklʌmbə /

noun

  1. a type of thickset spaniel having a broad heavy head Often shortened toclumber
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clumber spaniel1

First recorded in 1880–85; after Clumber, estate in Nottinghamshire, England, where dogs were bred
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clumber spaniel1

C19: named after Clumber, stately home of the Dukes of Newcastle where the breed was developed
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Example Sentences

But for Anton Stoop, a Dutch clumber spaniel breeder, this is a reality he expects to happen.

From BBC

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

For the 11th year, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl will showcase the athletic talents of adorable puppies, including teacup-size Chihuahuas, Labrador retriever mixes and a multi-touchdown-scoring clumber spaniel.

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