Fatcatsplat Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 After months of waiting, I've finally had a call to say that a breeder has 4 Clumber pups, 10 days old now - Have got his details from the Working Clumber Society, so going for the working and not show breed. Am going to see them in 4 to 6 weeks time and in all likelihood going for a bitch - Question i have is when do they get hip/eye scored and what do i look for in a puppy that I'll use as a working dog? I've had dogs all my life - Labs, Boxers, Staffs (Baby Killers - Aaaaarrggghhh!!!! NOT) and the like and have picked them on temperament, cuteness and all the usual household pet requirements, but this will be the first dog with a working purpose. Reason i am getting a clumber is that the missus doesn't like labs and I think springers/cockers are going to be buzzy for me - Have seen clumbers work and i really like their style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I look for boldness, and I always go with letting the pup pick me, I have always been happy with the outcome.., Good Luck and good choice, I want to see more of these dogs out there,fit for purpose without all the stupid weight.... why do the kc ruin good dogs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn_Owl Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Am going to see them in 4 to 6 weeks time and in all likelihood going for a bitch - Question i have is when do they get hip/eye scored and what do i look for in a puppy that I'll use as a working dog? Brilliant choice Matt, wait until after her first season for hip scoring at the earliest, she will be semi-mature by then but ideally wait until she's about 3yo, fully grown etc. any test with an anaesthetic always has a risk. Eye testing is not a problem and risk free, have them both done at the same time. Choosing a working pup ?? ... NO different from choosing a pet. My theory .. because I'm a quite and slighty reserved type of guy :blink: I don't get on with dogs that require constant control (too bold) verbally or with the whistle just a simple "oy" suits me down to the ground so...... I look at any litter of pups for about 30 mins (this never pleases the breeder) always remembering which are dogs & which are bitches the one I choose will be slightly at the back to start with but must be bright eyed and waggy tail, separate the ones you like (two or three) but with your litter of 4 :blink: then let the pup choose you .. In my opinion the Clumber is a superb spaniel but they will always remain a 'minor' breed because of the ridicules price of pups I made a couple of enquires a few years ago for a dog pup the first quote was £800 and the second about six months later (separate breeder) £850 In saying that I choose a Cocker .. (£550) but he's absolutley superb. When you've made your choice .. GET SOME PIC's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks lads - Barn Owl - Absolutely spot on with the price there - They are expensive, but you get what you pay for and if what you want costs a little bit more, then so be it (Still trying to convince myself!!). As you say, they are pretty rare as a working dog - The Crufts boys have damaged the breed quite badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Oooooo ive got one of them. :blink: PM me Mr Splat I would love to know more about her . xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Theirs a bit in the Shooting Gazette about the Clumber this month xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19_Ferrets Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I also have one and absolutely ADORE him. He is a bit stubborn at time, but i sso so so so friendly. I have met Mrs Sweepy and shes seen my Clumber Bracken. one thing, they do LOVE to chew their toys to little bits of rubber and plastic, but he has never chewed any furniture. I have English Spaniel 14 Months Old Clumber Spaniel 8 Months Old Alsatian/Rottweiler X - 5 Months old all get on great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I like a nice bold pup, but not to bold and a good strong pup but not with to much bone, when you get there 1 will stand out for you and then compaire all the others to that, if it looks the best to you go for it. Good luck and nice choice of breed. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Well here she is in all her glory - 8 weeks old. The only problem being that my missus picked her up while i was at Bisley, getting drunk and missing clays. The breeders needed a name for the chip, vet certs and all the other stuff, so with my missus thinking on her feet, she thought for a while and i am now the proud owner of a clumber spaniel called.......Beryl!!! God, give me flippin strength!! Edited August 10, 2009 by Fatcatsplat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Lovely looking pup FCS, I've thought on and off about a Clumber but as part Wildfowling dog i'm not 100%...i'm sure she'll do very well for you My Mrs just looked at the pic' then asked 'how much are they then?, awwwhh let's get one'........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiv24 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Beryl.................love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Cracking little bitch mate, good luck with her. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Just look at the size of those paws(they get bigger) Shes a doll And i think beryl a good name for the clumber. She looks so like my Sammy as the pup. Has She got many markings. They are very loving dogs . Mine thinks he is a springer as he has always lived with one. So when he has his mad five mins You really do want to be standing somewhere else. To have the clumber come flying though the air at you . You really do feel it when he lands on you. When people ask me about my dogs And i show them Sammy they always say But he looks nothing like the ones you see in shows Its so nice to put them right about the WORKING Clumber. And its so good to see the other one on here. It really is the breed others should consider. Thank you for showing us the pics xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Fatcatsplay, is there any chance you can re-post the photo of Beryl? I didn't get a chance to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Fatcatsplay, is there any chance you can re-post the photo of Beryl? I didn't get a chance to look. It should still be there (Am at work at the mo and can only see little red x's where the photos should be!). Will be taking some more as she grows - Was playing with her last night and she will retrieve a sock or tennis ball to hand already - Am very pleased with her, even though she's got a daft bleedin name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Only daft if you think it is, and actually it's a terrific name--especially for a Clumber. Strong consonant to start with and that's what you want for sending on a retrieve. Always peg my working b*tches with the names of strong women and strong consonants, thus a Violet and a Clementine and others. In your case, Beryl Markham makes a good namesake for a rambling gundog, just don't go selling it as daft. MG Edited August 12, 2009 by cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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