Daily brushing will help keep things under control. The coat of a typical clumber while pleasantly feathered is not dense and full like the coat of the American Cocker Spaniel and show-type Irish Setter. This means that the average owner can maintain the coat and that regular clipping and thinning by a professional groomer is not necessary. The stocky, slow moving Clumber Spaniel is a great companion. Clumbers are a sedate and affectionate breed and will be great partners to those who appreciate the qualities of a fine sporting dog but do not have the time or energy to trail after the speedy flight of the setters or pointers.
Clumbers get along well with just about everyone - other animals included.
They are not aggressive and can be fine guardians for children. A first time Clumber owner should carefully consider the genetic background of the parents. They are therefore sometimes diagnosed with eye and hip problems. Some Clumbers have been diagnosed with eye problems. Most of the time, this condition if diagnosed in puppies does not get worse.