Clumber

/ˈklʌmbər/ noun

Definition

A clumber spaniel, a breed of hunting dog originally developed in England, known for being larger and heavier than other spaniels with a long, low body.

Etymology

From Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England, where the breed was developed in the 18th century. The breed name became the standard term for these dogs.

Kelly Says

The clumber spaniel is named after an English estate—many dog breeds carry place names in their titles, which is why studying dog breed origins reads like a tour of British aristocratic estates and hunting traditions.

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