COVER 2012 MARCH
Cover photo courtesy Nina Johnsr�d, Norway, features Walter and Nina, Walter is Nvch Int Nord uch WW-10 Don’s Super Solid Tank photo is by Janne Arnesen Folkenborg … read more … |
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EDITORIAL 2012 MARCH CLUMBERS by Jan Irving
The three month periods roll around so fast, particularly in summer months, here we are again! I haven’t started but am seriously musing over the first edition of the printed version, so if you have a favourite story let me know, or it may not get into the book! On books, we are … read more … |
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AROUND THE WORLD OF CLUMBERS by extra snippets of Clumber news
The death of a foundation is, well, never easy: Welladays Basic Instinct (Stone) died last Friday (Feb 17) at the age of 13 years. We are so sorry for this beautiful female, 13 years ago we bought her from Marie Louise from the Welladays Kennel, Stone was the beginning of our kennel. Her first litter … read more … |
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POPULATION GENETICS AND BREEDING by John Armstrong
When Mendel’s work was rediscovered at the beginning of the twentieth century, the new field of Genetics went in several directions. The T. H. Morgan (1) school quickly got tired of crossing green to yellow peas and moved on to discovering white-eyed fruit flies, linkage and genetic maps. The Garrod (2) school started trying to … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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HUGHENDEN MANOR, WHERE RESTS TWITCH, A CLUMBER SPANIEL by Anita Roberts
Hughenden Manor, owned by the National Trust, is a red brick Georgian mansion, located in High Wycombe, Bucks. The house sits on the brow of a hill where it has fine views of the Chilterns countryside. The Victorian Prime Minster, Benjamin Disraeli lived here from 1848 to 1881. He purchased the manor with the help … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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THE 5CS THAT MAKE EACH AND EVERY DOG – CONSTITUTION by Barbara Irving BVSc |
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CLUMBER SCRAPBOOK : BOOK ONE, CHAPTER FOUR by Jan Irving
This is a recent addition, from a working friend (with Springers, who actually died recently) it is the report from The Shooting Gazette of the Kennel Club All-Aged Stake for Any Variety Spaniels (except Cocker & English Springers). And can you see the results, bottom right hand corner? 1st = Clumber! and three … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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COI – the Co-efficient of Inbreeding, does it matter? by Jan Irving
There is considerable confusion about Co-efficient of Inbreeding. Alas, sorry, this article probably will not unravel all the mysteries, but it may clarify the scene in your mind just slightly. The idea for an article was spurned by most sites/programs not spelling out which formula they use and over how many generations the COI … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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CLUMBERS, CLUMBERS, AND JUST MORE FABULOUS CLUMBERS
Not long ago I thought, hmm, I wonder if a Facebook group would be a good place to collect photos to share with readers, a lot of magazine Clumbers readers are on Facebook and a huge number of Clumber owners are active there already, so I set up a group to make it easier … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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SEE HOW THEY GROW by Jan Irving
This article was inspired by many years of musing, but most recently by my latest litter, the F litter, that yielded a singleton, more shortly, and also a desire to really decide how much you can see in a pup, and what that pup will grow into. I remember while doing the … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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2011 AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND POINT SCORES by Jan Irving
After the three month delay to allow everyone an equal chance to post their results, we can now announce the magazine Clumbers Annual Award winners, call by https://www.erinrac.com/results/admin/finalorder.php?scoreyear=2011&numberofshows=358&dogs=55 We saw 55 Clumbers competing at 358 events across Australia and New Zealand … read more … |
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DOG GAMES – BALANCE 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 most are supplemented with … read more … |
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CLUMBER LOVE STORY
Just found this, free book The Clumber Love Story Ebook By Janet Roberts Rating: Not yet rated. Published: Dec. 01, 2011 Extended Description the 4th Duke of Newcastle was a sad and unhappy man until he met and married 18 year-old Georgiana in 1807. he took his bride to Clumber house, a fine mansion in the middle of Sherwood … subscribers only … or click here to find out about subscribing |
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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 |