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Clumber Spaniel Dogs for Adoption in Rockville, MD

Your guide to finding and caring for a Clumber Spaniel in Rockville

A Clumber Spaniel suits Rockville best with a quiet street, a fenced yard and no stairs to climb all day. In Rockshire or Potomac Woods, the cul-de-sacs and stream-valley parks match the breed's unhurried, sniff-everything pace. Clumbers are heavy, low and mellow, happy with a couple of moderate walks and a spot near the family. The paved Millennium Trail loop gives easy daily mileage, and a cool floor helps when July turns humid.

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About the Clumber Spaniel breed

Heavier than any other spaniel, the Clumber is long, low and massive, with a broad head, heavy brow and soft amber eyes. It's named for Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, England, and the AKC recognized it in 1884. Adults usually weigh 55 to 85 pounds, and the dense, soft coat is mostly white with lemon or orange markings, so expect white hair on dark clothes and furniture.

Many Clumbers are gentle, loyal and easygoing at home, sometimes reserved with strangers. Bred to flush and retrieve birds at a steady pace, they have moderate energy and good endurance. In Rockville's mix of suburban streets and stream-valley parks, that means unhurried walks rather than sprints. Plan for shedding, drool, snoring and a strong appetite, and remember that each dog's personality varies.

Weight
55–85 lbs
Height
17–20 in
Lifespan
10–13 yrs
Temperament
Gentle, Affectionate, Loyal
Group
Sporting
Shedding
Moderate to High

Owning a Clumber Spaniel in Rockville

Having a Clumber Spaniel in Rockville

Clumbers are mellow, low-slung dogs with a steady pace and a big appetite. In Rockville, the main things to plan for are moderate daily walks, warm-weather care, weight control, and regular coat, ear and joint attention.

Temperament

Clumbers tend to be gentle, loyal and affectionate, and many are relaxed with children and other pets. They can be stubborn and sensitive to harsh corrections, and some are reserved with strangers. In Rockville's busier neighborhoods, gradual socialization on quiet streets helps a Clumber feel comfortable, whatever its past.

Exercise Needs

Plan on one or two unhurried walks a day with plenty of sniffing, plus retrieving or scent games. Rockville's paved Carl Henn Millennium Trail loop, 10.6 miles around the city, offers easy mileage on leash. Keep jumping and heavy stair use to a minimum, and watch weight, since extra pounds strain hips and spine.

Health Considerations

Clumbers are prone to hip dysplasia, disc disease, eyelid problems, ear infections and bloat, so two meals a day and a lean waistline matter. A veterinarian can check hips, eyes and ears. Rockville's humid summers can add to ear trouble, so dry the ears after baths and rainy walks.

Living Space

A Clumber can do well in a house or a quiet apartment because it's calm indoors. Stairs and slick floors are hard on its long back, so ground-floor units, elevators or rugs help. Rockville offers both, from apartment buildings along Rockville Pike to single-family streets in Potomac Woods with yards.

What it costs to own a Clumber Spaniel in Rockville

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Adoption fee$375, one time$375 in year one
Food$55 to $110 per month$660 to $1,320
Pet insurance$65 to $130 per month$780 to $1,560
Routine vet care$250 to $500 per year$250 to $500
Other*$587 to $1,474 per year$587 to $1,474
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,277 to $4,854
First-year total (with adoption fee)$2,652 to $5,229

Adoption fee is the fee on Clumber Spaniel listings in Rockville on GetBuddy today. Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.

* The Rockville dog license ($12 a year if spayed or neutered, $24 if not), flea, tick and heartworm prevention, dental cleanings, grooming and ear care, and toys and bedding.

Adopt a Clumber Spaniel in Rockville.

Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Clumber Spaniels available.

Rescues in Rockville with Clumber Spaniels Available

Shelters and rescues around Rockville list dogs of every size, though uncommon breeds like the Clumber appear only occasionally. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Rockville area where you can find Clumber Spaniels and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not on Metro or Metrobus. Metrorail, which stops at Rockville and Twinbrook, and Metrobus require pets to be fully enclosed in a carrier that doesn't take a seat, and a Clumber at 55 to 85 pounds won't fit one. Service animals are exempt. Ride On allows service animals, so confirm its pet rules before planning a trip.

Yes, with care. Rockville gets about 23 days a year at 90°F or higher, mostly in July, and a heavy, dense-coated Clumber overheats more easily than a lean dog. Walk at dawn or after dark, offer water and shade, keep indoor time cool, and never leave the dog in a parked car, which Maryland law bars when it endangers the animal.

RedGate Park's dog park, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm and Preserve Parkway Dog Park all have large-dog areas open sunrise to sunset. Entry requires a Rockville license tag and no treats, and puppies under 4 months are barred. For steady leashed mileage, the 10.6-mile Carl Henn Millennium Trail suits the breed's moderate pace.

Yes. Rockville's rules focus on behavior rather than breed. Maryland law requires rabies vaccination from 4 months, and the city limits tethering to a harness, two hours total a day and never overnight. Maryland pet stores can't sell dogs, so adoption is the usual route, and the dogs listed on this page are a good place to start.

Yes, if the building suits the dog. Clumbers are calm indoors and not especially vocal, though some alert-bark, and Rockville treats disturbing noise as a nuisance. Look for a ground-floor unit or reliable elevator, since stairs strain the long back, and plan for daily walks, white shedding hair and drool near the water bowl.

It can be for people who enjoy slow, daily walks and can manage seasonal changes. Rockville's cold, salty winters are easy for the coat, while humid summers need planning. Coyotes live in the stream-valley parks, so keep the dog leashed and rabies vaccination current. Dogs vary, so judge each Clumber on its own temperament.

Sometimes, on patios only. Maryland lets restaurants welcome leashed dogs in outdoor dining areas if the owner chooses, so each restaurant sets its own policy. Dogs can't walk through the dining room, must stay leashed at the table and can't be left alone. A well-mannered Clumber usually settles under a table, but check the restaurant's policy first.

Plan on brushing two or three times a week, more during spring and fall shedding, and a bath every six to eight weeks. In winter, wipe off road salt; in humid summers, dry the ears and lip folds. Grooming and ear care sit within the Other line of the cost table, along with the license and prevention.

We have 1 rescue with Clumber Spaniels available: Knine Rescue Inc.. You can see every rescue with Clumber Spaniels available in the list above these questions.

Expect roughly $2,280 to $4,850 a year for a Clumber in Rockville. That covers food at $55 to $110 a month, insurance at $65 to $130 a month, $250 to $500 of routine vet care, and $587 to $1,474 in other yearly costs. A big appetite and joint care push spending toward the higher end.

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