Comparison: Clumber Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Clumber Spaniel
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Photo: Udo Tjalsma, CC0, source
Clumber SpanielWelsh Springer Spaniel
FCI group8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Category–Medium
Height at withers–46–48 cm
Weight25–34 kg–
Recognition features
  • A very heavy, long and low spaniel with a large square head and heavy brows
  • Plain white body with lemon or orange markings and a freckled muzzle
  • Large vine-leaf shaped ears, well-developed flews and dark amber eyes
  • Rich red and white coat only
  • Symmetrical, compact build, not leggy
  • Silky straight coat with light feathering on ears, tail and legs
CoatAbundant, close, silky and straight coat with well-feathered legs and chest. Plain white body with or without lemon markings; orange markings permissible, as are slight head markings and a freckled muzzle. Any other colour is unacceptable.Straight or flat, silky texture, dense, never wiry or wavy; a curly coat is highly undesirable. Forelegs and hindlegs above the hocks moderately feathered, ears and tail lightly. Colour rich red and white only.
PurposeA flushing dog working at a more leisurely pace than other spaniels; a silent worker with an excellent nose.A flushing dog that finds and drives game out for the hunter; bred for endurance and hard work.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.