Clumbers generally enjoy robust good health, thriving on exercise. They love the water, yet can adjust to a quiet, city life. They do need human companionship, though they can snooze all day while you're at work as long as they get good attention and exercise when you're home. Keeping the mature dog's weight within the guidelines will optimize health. Ears All floppy-eared dogs need consistent ear care.
Most veterinarians recommend cleaning the ears weekly as a preventative.
If you see dark brown wax, or smell a rancid odor, it is a sure sign of trouble. Some Clumbers have been diagnosed with eye problems. CERF and ACVO are separate, but cooperating entities. The ACVO Diplomates provide their professional services and expertise to ensure uniform standards are upheld in CERF's registration of dogs found to be free of evidence of heritable eye disease. CERF also maintains a research data base which consists of information that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO Diplomates.