Clumber Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Clumber Spaniel and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Clumber Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
46 – 52 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
25 – 35 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
2/5
Not Available
Aggressiveness
3/5
Not Available
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Clumber Spaniel
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Clumber Spaniel
Sturdy, low and powerful, the Clumber Spaniel is a large, heavy spaniel with a dense white coat and lemon or orange markings. Calm, gentle and family oriented, it loves scent work and steady walks. It sheds and drools heavily and needs regular grooming, training and moderate exercise.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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