Longevity
Life expectancy
With an appropriate lifestyle, regular veterinary monitoring and good weight control, it generally lives between 10 and 12 years.
Build
A robust breed?
Its resistance to cold and bad weather is good thanks to its abundant coat, but its overall robustness remains average due to its mass, the vulnerability of its joints and certain hereditary predispositions.
Watch points
What to watch for
Careful veterinary monitoring is recommended from the growth stage onward, particularly for the locomotor system. The breeder must also inform future owners of the reproductive risks encountered in certain females.
Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle : This elbow abnormality can cause pain, lameness and risk of fracture, and requires a veterinary evaluation.
Hip dysplasia : Poor congruence of the joint can promote pain and osteoarthritis, especially in cases of overweight.
Elbow conditions : The breed’s heavy build can be accompanied by pain or elbow joint disorders.
Uterine inertia and difficult whelping : Some females may require veterinary assistance, or even a caesarean section, during whelping.
Otitis : Large drooping ears retain moisture and require appropriate monitoring and cleaning.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The Clumber Spaniel tolerates cold and humidity well thanks to its dense coat. It tolerates high heat less well: walks must then be organized during cool hours, with shade, water and without sustained effort.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its tendency to become overweight requires weighing portions, limiting treats and regularly monitoring its body shape. Exercise must remain daily but moderate, favoring walking and scent activities rather than jumps or prolonged runs.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the hips and elbows checked during growth and before breeding.
- Maintain an ideal weight to relieve the joints.
- Inspect and clean the drooping ears regularly.
- Brush the coat every day, especially during shedding periods.
- Limit exertion and favor cooler hours in hot weather.
Vaccination
Clumber Spaniel vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Clumber Spaniel? Like all cats, the Clumber Spaniel receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Clumber Spaniel is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Clumber Spaniel vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Clumber Spaniel?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Clumber Spaniel
Before breeding, it is advisable to have the hips, elbows and more broadly the locomotor system assessed. Regular veterinary examinations of the eyes, ears and body condition complete this monitoring. In the female intended for breeding, the risk of difficult whelping must be anticipated with the veterinarian.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
