EDITORIAL 2012 SEPTEMBER CLUMBERS by Jan Irving

A little while back I wondered when I could realistically retire this magazine. One day in July, while mucking out the stables, I just decided that this would be the last issue! I know our regular readers will be sorry to see the end of Clumbers, and in many ways I am too. But … read more …


ENJOYING THE CLUMBER SPANIEL by Jan Irving

A selection of some of the best feature articles from the magazine Clumbers. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including artists, grooming, working in the field, breeder reflections on the state of the breed, good breeding selection, history of the Clumber Spaniel, computer records, dogs that collect, how puppies develop, postage stamps to … read more …


COVER DOG

Featured on our final cover is Simone Hinck’s boy! For more absolutely brilliant Clumber photos, checkout Clumber pictures & stories for the magazine Clumbers https://www.facebook.com/groups/218915938201833/ (you do need to subscribe to Facebook for access, but subscription is FREE) … read more …


SOME HIGH POINTS of CLUMBERDOM by Bryant Freeman PhD

1767-70 Construction of Clumber House, in Clumber Park (3,800 acres), Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. 1776 William Mansell (1746-1806), head gamekeeper to the 2nd Duke of Newcastle, begins his thirty years of Clumber breeding. 1788 Most famous Clumber painting: Francis Wheatley (1747-1801), �The Return from Shooting,� depicting Henry Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle (1720-94), William Mansell et al, with … read more …


UNITED SPANIEL ASSOICATION AV WORKING ASSESSMENT 2012 by Graham Constable

United Spaniel Association Any Variety Working Assessment For Show & Minor Breed Spaniels (Excluding Irish Water Spaniels) held on the Merevale Estate in Warkshire on 03 June 2012. Here we are at the beginning of June on the Jubilee weekend and we have yet again got the good old British weather with us for the … read more …


THE WORKING CLUMBER SPANIEL SOCIETY ALL AGE STAKE 2011 by Graham Constable

The Working Clumber Spaniel Society All Age Stake Any Variety Spaniel Except Spaniel (Cocker) and Springer Spaniels (English Springer). Field Trial Wednesday November 23rd 2011 … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


THE SUSSEX SPANIEL ASSOCIATION ALL AGE STAKE 2011 by Graham Constable

The Sussex Spaniel Association All Age Stake Any Variety Spaniel Except Spaniel (cocker) and Springer Spaniels (English Springer). Field Trial Saturday October 15th 2011 … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


THE KENNEL CLUB ALL AGE STAKE 2011 by Graham Constable

The Kennel Club All Age Stake Any Variety Spaniel Except Spaniel (cocker) and Springer Spaniels (English Springer) Field Trial Friday October 7th 2011 … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


GROOMING by Lee Cox

In 2010 I did a major interview series on grooming with contacts from throughout the world – this series appears in Enjoying the Clumber. Lee Cox of Vanitonia Clumbers (UK) supplied a beautiful presentation which I promised I would find time to share with subscribers, here it is! subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


JAN IRVING’S AWESOME PRIZE ROSETTES

Beautiful, unique (and so individual!) rosettes for celebrating that very special award or win. These rosettes are all individually crafted by me, and only when commissioned! The central button contains all the relevant event information are likewise individually designed. I am a successful artist and hold a diploma in graphic … read more …


THIS IS WHAT SCARES ME ABOUT THE CLUMBER WORLD TODAY by Jan Irving

This story, I feel, relates way too closely to the Clumber world today, and, yes, I ‘fess, I have probably looked for extremes in the past too. I hope with experience and realistic aspirations I am less inclined to now – I hope other breeders (and buyers as they ‘drive’ breeding programmes to a … read more …