This first card was issued by Players & Sons in 1925 as part of their "Scenic
Background" series. On the back it says, "The breed takes its name from the
second Duke of Newcastle, who late in the 18th century bred at Clumber Park
from a stock brought from France by the Duc de Noailles. One of the handsomest
of the Spaniel family, the Clumber is easily trained, and of remarkable
endurance and perseverance; he is equally valuable as a retriever for driven
birds or as the companion of the sportsman out with his gun. In Field Trials
too, the Clumber often wins distinction. Colour: white with slight lemon
markings., Weight: 55 to 65 lbs., bitches rather less. Height: 12 to 14
ins."
Clumber Spaniel Card 1 (Players Scenic, 1925)... SOLD OUT
In 1937, W.D. & H.O. Wills issued a set of 50 dog cards to be put in their
packs of 10-cigarette boxes. On the back it says, "A favorite shooting dog of
the late King George V. Head square and massive with decided peak of skull,
heavy brows, deep indentation between eyes, heavy muzzle and level mouth. Eyes
dark amber and slightly sunk. Ears large and "vine-leaf shaped," well covered
with hair. Nose square, neck fairly long and powerful, feathered underneath.
Body long, heavy and near to ground, with well-sprung ribs and deep chest. Back
straight, broad and long. Hindquarters very powerful. Tail set on low, well
feathered and carried level with back. Legs fairly short, thick and strong.
Colour: white with lemon markings, but orange permissible; markings confined to
head and muzzle preferred."
Clumber Spaniel Card 2(Wills, 1937)... $4.95 each
John Player & Sons also issued this set of headstudies that was called, "Dogs'
Heads from Paintings by Peter Biegel" in 1940. On the back it says, "The
Clumber Spaniel (which takes its name from Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire) is
by far the largest of the Spaniels. It is recorded that a French Duke presented
the dogs that became the founders of the breed to the Second Duke of Newcastle
in about 1770. Despite its weight (which breeding for showing tends to
increase) and its consequent lack of speed, the Clumber is a most resolute and
reliable gun-dog. So remarkable is its response to training that at one time
six Clumbers were successfully used to work as a team of beaters for the guns,
all dropping as the game was shot and one only retrieving at command."
Clumber Spaniel Card 3(Players Dogs Heads, 1940)... $7.95 each
This lovely card was issued in 1936 by Gallaher, Ltd. as part of their first
series of dogs. On the back it says, "The Clumber Spaniel, the largest of the
Spaniel types, has been known for more than 150 years and was originally kept
at Clumber Nottingham, by the Duke of Newcastle. Its evolution is possible the
result of breeding between an Alpine Spaniel and a Bassett Hound, as the best
points of each are present in the Clumber. The breed has been particularly
favoured by Royalty and his late Majesty King George V kept a fine string of
Clumbers which were exhibited at many Dog Shows."
Clumber Spaniel Card 5(Gallaher Dogs A Series, 1936)... $9.95 each
This beautiful headstudy was issued in 1994 as a reprint of the Irish set that
was originally issued in 1940. The paintings are done by Arthur Wardle. On the
back it says, "Clumbers are not from the same source as the other varieties of
sporting Spaniel and it is thought that they owe their origin in Britain to
some Spaniels which were presented to the Duke of Newcastle by a Continental
nobleman towards the end of the 18th century. From that time Spaniels of this
type were bred at Clumber, the country seat of the Duke of Newcastle, which
gave the breed its name. Shooting men rate the Clumber very highly as a gundog.
It is not as fast as the Cocker or Springer, but is remarkably steady and
persevering, and is not difficult to train."
Clumber Spaniel Card 6 (Players Dogs Heads Eire reprint, 1994)... $5.95 each
This nifty card is from the first series of 25 that was put out by Cofton
Collections. The original came out in 1963 and the reprint in 1988. This is a
reprint. On the back is the name and address of Cofton Collections.
Clumber Spaniel Card 7 (Cofton Collections reprint, 1988)... $4.95 each
This is an actual photo isued in 1936 by Carreras Cigarettes as part of their
series of "Dogs & Friend." All of the breeds are described by Lady Kitty Ritson
on the back where this one says, "The Clumber Spaniel seems to have had its
origin at Clumber, which belonged to the Duke of Newcastle. They are very
handsome dogs, being white with lemon markings. They are heavy in build, with
a particularly benign expression, rather resembling that of a kind old man.
Being essentially sporting dogs, they are really better in the country than
in a town, for when they get wet they are apt to become distinctly "doggy" in
smell and they do better in a kennel."
Clumber Spaniel Card 8 (Carreras Dogs and Friend, 1936)... $4.95 each
This photo was issued by John Sinclair, Ltd. in 1938 as part of their Champion
dogs series of real photos. On the back it says,
CH. AUCKWEAR RIPPER
Sire: Ch. Oakerland Repeater.
Dam: Oakerland Ruthless.
A winner of 10 Challenge Certificates and numerous Cups and Prizes, he is
generally agreed to be one of the best Clumbers bred for many years. He is a
good worker, and will face the thickest and most punishing cover.
Owned by: Miss M. F. Reed, Corbridge-on-Tyne, Northumberland.
Clumber Spaniel Card 9 (Sinclair Champion Dogs, 1938)... $6.95 each
This wonderful photo card was issued in 1939 by Pattreiouex to be put in their
Senior Service cigarettes. On the back it says,
"CLUMBER SPANIEL WITH PUPPIES
As it name implies this spaniel originated at Clumber. Hs is more stolid than
other spaniels, and more easily trained but is somewhat lacking in speed. He
makes an excellent companion.
GENERAL HINTS
HEREDITY(l). When buying a puppy first consider what you want it for. Inherited
instincts vary with breeds. Retriever puppies tend to carry things about;
setter pups to range restlessly to and fro (some even 'set' without being
taught). Terrier, being earth dogs are more likely to dig holes in the garden.
Clumber Spaniel Card 11 (Pattreiouex Senior Service Cigarettes, 1939)... $5.95 each
This wonderful card was issued clear back in 1908 ( 99 years ago!) by
Edwards Ringer & Bigg as part of their "Dog Series--Klondyke" These are very
hard to find and this card is one of the highlights of this Clumber card pages.
On the back it says, "Clumber Spaniel is believed to have derived its name from
Clumber, the seat of the Dukes of Newcastle, where it was largely bred at one
time, then allowed to fall into neglect, and later still at the top again with
finest specimens extant. He is long, low, and heavy in body, with fairly
"heavy" head; beautiful silky coat, extremely dense. Color--white, with lemon
or orange markings. Fewer markings the better. Great favourite with sportsmen.
Clumber Spaniel Card 12 (Ringers,Klondyke, 1908)... SOLD OUT
This lovely card was issued by Player & Sons in 1931 in its series "Dogs by
Wardle -- Full Length". On the back it says, "The Clumber, one of the
handsomest of the Spaniel family, takes its name from Clumber Park, the seat
of the Duke of Newcastle, where these dogs were bred for many years from stock
brought from France by the Duc de Noailles. The head should be large, square
and massive, with heavy brows and a deep stop; the nose is flesh-coloured; the
body powerful and well-feathered. Colours: plain white, with slight lemon
markings on the head; white body preferred. Height: 12-14 in. Weight: Dogs
55-75 lb. Bitches rather less."
Clumber Spaniel Card 13 (Players Dogs full length, 1931)... $6.95 each
This card was issued in 1936 by Hignett's Cigarettes. This set is very
difficult to find and fortunately there was reprint done in 1998. This copy is
from the reprints. On the back it says, "The Clumber is the heavist of the
seven Spaniel varieties, and was probably first bred by one of the Dukes of
Newcastle at his nottinghamshire seat, Clumber. It is surmised that the Duke
crossed his other Spaniels with a heavier dog to reduce their pace in the
field, and so enable him to keep up with them. The Clumber is an excellent, if
not a very popular, gun-dog. His late Majesty King George V had a fine kennel
of these Spaniels at Sandringham, and used to shoot over them. Some of His late
Majesty's Clumbers also appeared at our leading shows."
Clumber Spaniel Card 14 (Hignett, 1936)... $19.95 each
This beautiful card was intended to be issued by John Player & Sons in about
1940, but a paper shortage due to the outbreak of World War II prevented this.
Fortunately a number of the cards were printed and made available to collectors.
The cards were intended to be inserted singly into packets of 20 cigarettes.
The title of the set is: "Dogs: A series of 25 from Paintings by Arthur
Wardle." On the back it reads, "The heaviest of the Spaniels, the Clumber is
regarded by sportsmen as a sound working, steady dog and a determined game-
finder, but owing to the modern liking for quick-moving, it rarely appears at
competitive field trials. The Clumber is still used on shoots privately,
however, and the late King George V mainained a splendid strain and regularly
shot over his dogs. The breed's existence in this country can be traced to one
of the Dukes of Newcastle, who had a kennel at Clumber, his Nottinghamshire
seat, but it has been asserted that the breed existed before then, though its
exact source of origin is untraceable. It is thought that St. Bernard and
Basset Hound crosses were used in its evolution. Its colour is restricted to
white with lemon markings."
Clumber Spaniel Card 15 (Players, 1940)... $14.95 each
This series was issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills in 1914 in a set simply called
"Dogs A Series." The originals are very difficult to find, but they issued a
reprint in 1987 that is also quite lovely. On the back it says, "Towards the
end of the 18th century the Duc de Noailles brought a number of Spaniels from
France, and presented them to the second Duke of Newcastle. The breed takes its
name from the Duke's seat--Clumber Park--from which place specimens found their
way to other great houses. Both shooting men and exhibitors hold the Clumber in
high favour. In the field he shows great keenness and perseverance, wonderful
endurance, and great intelligence. His powerful frame, pure white coat with
pale lemon markings, and majestic appearance mark him as a most handsome show
dog. A good Clumber Spaniel should weigh between 45 and 65 lbs. His coat should
be long and thick, the hair being soft and straight. The colouring most
preferred is pure white, with slight lemon markings on the head."
Clumber Spaniel Card 16 (Wills Dogs A Series, 1914)... $24.95 each
This is a rare item for Clumbers. It is from the Moustafa collection that was
issued in 1924 as the "Leo Chambers Dogs Heads." The paintings were beautifully
done. On the back it says, "The Clumber Spaniel is very similar to the Cocker
Spaniel, his good points being--coat silky and full, with chest and tail well
feathered. A bold head of medium length with low set and long ears. A strong
long body with deep chest. His legs should be straight. Colour: lemon and
white."
Feed on Spratt's Dog Cakes and "Rodnim."
Clumber Spaniel Card 17 (Moustafa "Leo Chambers Dogs Heads", 1924)... SOLD OUT
Clumber Spaniel Post Cards
Clumber Spaniel Post Card 1... $5.95 each
Clumber Spaniel Playing Cards
Sorry, we don't have any complete sets of playing cards. These were
from collections of antique cards and there is no way of knowing how
old they are or where one might find more of them. They are certainly
a part of Clumber Spaniel history.
This playing card was issued in 1996 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. It was
printed in Belgium and the lovely illustrations were done by Tomas Markevicius
as part of the Dogs of the World Card Collection. The Clumber Spaniel is the
five of Spades. To the right is a copy of the back of the cards from this set.
Clumber Spaniel Playing Card 1... $4.95 each
This deck of cards was produced in Japan several years ago. There
are several breeds in the deck and each breed is sold as a single
card separately. The Clumber Spaniel in it is the seven of diamonds.
Clumber Spaniel Playing Card 2 (Japan)... $5.95 each
Clumber Spaniel Cigar Bands
Clumber Spaniel Cigar Band... $9.95 each
* We can take visa/mc/disc or paypal, but they are first come first served,
so let me know if you are interested.
* Truly one of the cheapest unique treats for yourself or a friend (great for
club trophies as well!)
* It is absolutely true that you will often find some of these cards at very
reasonable prices. On the other hand, if
you add in the gas, hours, and hassles that it has taken to find them, you may
find it easier to just get them from us while we have them :*) I don't always
count on getting more in the near future. I get them when I can find them and
the stock is not always constant.
* I do have other breeds available. Let me know and perhaps I can do a page for
your breed.
~*~ Francie Stull ~*~
729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
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