2011 SEPTEMBER EDITORIAL CLUMBERS by Jan Irving

Ah, another issue comes to rest on publication – I actually approached this one thinking, what a lot of work to do, and I took a week’s “holiday” too – urrrh. But I was wrong, while interviewees seem to shy away from my questions, Craig Crouch tackled the job, and I had one … read more …


ARIZONA LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT – MEET CRAIG CROUCH by Jan Irving

Most Clumber list devotees will know of Craig Crouch, Friars Clumbers, I have certainly known him for many years now. Craig is noted for his passion about the history of Clumbers and what some may … read more …


ACROSS DISCIPLINES by Jan Irving

The Clumber that is suited for cross discipline competition – brains and beauty – most owners would not dispute that. Few actually get around to trying more than discipline, time restraints imposed by family life, or, alas, a lack of moral support when venturing into a new endeavour, sometimes outright badgering by ‘reputable’ … read more …


NOTES FOR REPRINTING ARTICLES IN CLUMBER CLUB NEWSLETTERS, ETC

If your Clumber club has reciprocal sharing of publications with magazine Clumbers or Erinrac Enterprises, then your club editor or delegate has access to all our articles for research/quoting. Please advise me of any change of editor/delegate so access can be transferred. If your club produces it publication in an electronic format, I am … read more …


BIRTHDAY BONUS WITH BELLA AND BORIS by James Darley

The crow�s careless wing beats were transformed in an instant to frantic lunges as it fought for the speed and steerage to respond to my purposeful arm movements 90 feet below. … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


THE 5CS THAT MAKE EACH AND EVERY DOG – THE HOCK JOINT AND THE HIND PASTERN/HOCK by Barbara Irving BVSc
Part of a long series of comprehensive articles Barbara Irving has successfully bred dogs for over 50 years. This experience and her knowledge as a Veterinary Surgeon are combined here to give an informative view of the dog. Dr Irving is the author of THE PUPPY BOOK, DOG BREEDING ITS REALITY & PRACTICALITY, and … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


ANNUAL REVIEW 2010 Clumber Spaniel breeding Report by Swedish Clumber Club

The SSRK (Swedish Spaniel and Retriever Club) requests an annual report from each breed club on the status of the breed. The following text, we have compiled for the Clumber in 2010. The number of members has not changed particularly, 132 full paying members, 137 in 2009, and the proportion of non-Swedish also remained around … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


CLUMBER SCRAPBOOK : BOOK ONE, CHAPTER TWO by Jan Irving

Well, I picked up a pile of ‘too file’ and found things I had long forgotten I had lying about, and of course some really well known items too. So, let’s away! First is one of two great finds I made in Juul van der Linden’s book The Clumber Spaniel in Nederland (2005) – and … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


CORRECTION FOR THE WHITE SPANIEL

my thanks to Bryant Freeman for the following correction: The White Spaniel, page 213 – for the Crufts winners 1896 – Rally of Hardwick was a bitch, but she is in the Challenge Dog column. Ch. Fribble was the Challenge Dog winner in 1896. See the Stud Book 1897, page 170 under Fribble. … read more …


MORE NEWS AND EXTRA BITS OF INFO by Jan Irving

here’s a sample of one of the trade publications on dog grooming – obviously not for a Clumber, but always some interesting articles http://www.groomertogroomer.com/july2011/frames/july_2011.html?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.groomertogroomer.com%2fjuly2011%2fframes%2fjuly_2011.html&utm_campaign=July+Grooming+Magazine+Now+Online#/4/ by the way, it was slow to upload for me (but my laptop was doing a major upgrade at the time), dial up connections could have trouble … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


WORLD DOG SHOW 2011 (PARIS)

Clumber judge: Mme Catherine Jacquier-Graveleau INTERMEDIAIRE MALE 35816 NEPENTHES FRENCH-LOVER 1er EXCELLENT CACS OUVERTE MALE 35817 DICANU MALBEC DE LOS ANDES 1er EXCELLENT RCACS 35818 ERINVEINE EXONERATE FOR ABBYFORD 2e EXCELLENT TRAVAIL MALE 35819 FRANCOIS PREMIER DES ADRILINES D’OPALE 1er EXCELLENT … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


CORRECTION FOR ISSUE 121

Hello I just subscribed to your Clumber magazine. I am really enjoying it! I did notice though that in your March 2011 issue you have an article on CH Clussexx Redezvous with Traddles who is a bitch with the call name of Leona. She is a littermate to the dog that the article is really … read more …


C J RADCLYFFE, CLUMBER DEVOTEE by Jan Irving

Radclyffe is not the usual spelling of this surname, so it did tinkle a bell or two when I was skimming through Ebay, as an antidote to not being able to find a horse for sale that I wanted to look at! So I placed my bid on the Country Life … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


COLLECTOR’S ATTIC…..THE COLLECTOR DOG…..NO NOT COLLECTING DOGS….DOGS WHO COLLECT! by Gail C Parker

I used to think people were the only ones who liked to collect items involving certain subjects. When I got my Irish Setter, Renegade, I was surprised to learn I had been wrong. We all, I believe, started buying statues, postcards, pictures, etc in our favoruite breeds because we had a … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


UK CLUMBER SPANIEL CLUB Championship Show � 26th September 2010 by Ian Layfield

I would like to thank you the members for this appointment. It was fortunate that at this new venue (and with pretty decent weather) I could judge outside. So exhibits were afforded unrestricted movement. Unfortunately it was not necessary for a number of them. The breed Standard calls for ….’effortless drive’. A lot … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


BASIC GENETIC CONCEPTS by John Armstrong

genetics and breeding can be complex subjects because there is a lot of information to take on board and consequent decisions and balancing of risks to assess. Many newcomers (some old hands too) find it a bit overwhelming so I have decide to run this excellent series by the late Dr John Armstrong – … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


2010 – CH WOODSMAN EMMA PEEL CD RN TD SH

We are pleased , more than pleased, that my Emma Peel has won your award two years in a row. It will be a year on June 10th that she passed away, it has been a sad year as I miss her still so very much. We have grandpuppies of Emma’s right now. Carol Reeves Woodsman Clumbers … read more …


DOG GAMES – MATCH THE LEAD by Jan Irving

from DOG GAMES a collection of games for you and your dog and friends at fun days, parties or anywhere! Thirty games where dogs are welcome & dogs actually join in with the fun by JAN IRVING published by ERINRAC ENTERPRISES available through https://www.createspace.com/3628633 and Amazon.com Thirty games are provided and … read more …


BREEDING

Quotes and information about breeding … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


SHOWING

Great tips and ideas on how to improve your handling/showing techniques … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing


TRAINING

Quotes and information about training … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing