clumber spaniel

American  

[kluhm-ber] / ˈklʌm bər /

noun

1. one of an English breed of short-legged, stocky spaniels having a chiefly white coat, used especially for retrieving game.

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clumber spaniel British  

/ ˈklʌmbə /

noun

1. Often shortened to: clumber.  a type of thickset spaniel having a broad heavy head

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Etymology

Origin of clumber spaniel

First recorded in 1880–85; after Clumber, estate in Nottinghamshire, England, where dogs were bred

Example Sentences

But I’ll be honest: the clumber spaniel really looks kind of huggable.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2020

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2019

The clumber spaniel and Welsh springer spaniel were eliminated because the judge was a breeder of both dogs.

From Washington Times • Feb. 12, 2019

For the 11th year, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl will showcase the athletic talents of adorable puppies, including teacup-size Chihuahuas, Labrador retriever mixes and a multi-touchdown-scoring clumber spaniel.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2015