Clumber Spaniel Dog Clippers & Grooming Kits

Clumber Spaniel Dog Clippers & Grooming Kits

How to Groom a Clumber Spaniel at Home
Clumber Spaniels have a dense, weather resistant coat with soft feathering on the ears, chest, belly, legs and tail. That beautiful coat can trap burrs and shed heavily if it is not maintained. With the right tools and a calm routine, you can keep your Clumber clean, comfortable and looking smart between professional grooms. Quiet, easy to handle clippers make a big difference for this thoughtful, steady breed. Masterclip clippers are designed to run cool and quiet which helps sensitive dogs relax during grooming.

How Often Should You Groom a Clumber Spaniel?
We recommend:

• Brushing three to four times per week to lift dead hair and prevent tangles in the feathering
• Bathing every 4 to 6 weeks, or sooner after muddy adventures
• Trimming and clipper tidy every 6 to 8 weeks, focusing on feet, sanitary areas, throat, ears and light feather maintenance

This schedule helps control shedding, keeps feathering neat and reduces the risk of ear and skin issues.

Basic Grooming Steps for Clumber Spaniels

• Start with a thorough brush out using a slicker and a metal comb. Pay extra attention to the skirt, undercarriage, elbows, behind the ears and tail feathering.
• Use quiet dog clippers for hygiene zones and to tidy areas that mat or collect debris.
• Trim around the feet to a neat oval, shorten stray feathering on the legs and tidy the tail for an easy to manage finish.
• Check ears and eyes, then finish with scissors for a clean outline.

Best Dog Clippers for Clumber Spaniels

Clumbers carry a lot of coat for a spaniel and many have a thick undercoat with heavy feathering. The right clipper helps you move through dense areas smoothly without snagging.

Masterclip recommendations

• MD Roamer cordless clipper
  Ideal for quieter, cordless grooming. Great for dogs that are sound sensitive or for tidying in the garden or utility room.
• Pedigree Pro mains-powered clipper
  A strong choice for thicker coats and longer sessions. Consistent power helps when working through dense neck and chest hair.

Both models accept A5 blades and comb guards so you can choose the coat length you prefer while keeping the coat healthy.

Clipper features Clumber owners love

• Quiet motor to reduce anxiety
• A5 blade compatibility with metal comb attachments
• Lightweight, balanced body for better control around large paws and feathering
• Available in cordless or mains-powered options

Blade and Length Tips for Clumber Spaniels

• Pads and sanitary: #10 blade for hygiene and paw pads
• Throat and belly tidy: #10 under a comb guard for a neat finish
• Body feather control: Use metal comb guards from 9 mm to 19 mm over a #10 blade to skim and reduce bulk while keeping natural protection
• Heavy pet trim: 5F or 7F on chest or trousers if you prefer a shorter, easy care look
• Ears and edges: Use a #10 carefully around the ear edges. Always protect the skin and work slowly.
• Keep blades cool and check often. Brush the coat clean before clipping to avoid snagging.

Clumber Spaniel Grooming Kits and Accessories

Build a simple kit that makes at home grooming safe and effective. Masterclip offers:

• Slicker brushes and metal combs to remove dead hair and find hidden knots
• A5 blade sets in popular lengths plus metal comb guards to customise your finish
• Grooming scissors and thinning shears for natural looking feather trims

Also suitable for

• Other spaniels such as Cocker, Sussex and Field
• Heavy coated gundogs that need regular feathering maintenance

FAQs: Clumber Spaniel Grooming

Do Clumber Spaniels need clipping or just trimming?
Most pets do best with regular brushing plus a tidy trim. Focus on feet, sanitary areas, neck, chest and feathering. A full shave is rarely needed and keeping some length protects the coat.

How do I manage the heavy shedding?
Brush several times a week with a slicker and follow with a metal comb. During seasonal molts, add a gentle de-shedding session and a warm bath to lift dead undercoat.

What clipper length looks natural on a Clumber?
Use a #10 blade under 9 mm to 19 mm metal comb guards to skim the body and blend the feathering. This keeps a classic spaniel outline while making day to day care easier.

Which is better for a Clumber, cordless or mains-powered?
Cordless is convenient and quieter for sensitive dogs. Mains-powered offers steady torque for dense areas like the neck and chest. Many owners like cordless for touch ups and mains for full sessions.

How often should I clean my Clumber’s ears?
Check ears every week and clean as needed with a vet approved ear cleaner. Feathered, pendulous ears can trap moisture and debris. Keep the ear edges tidy and dry.

Can I use human clippers on my dog?
No. Pet clippers are designed for canine coat types and skin safety. Choose A5 compatible clippers like Masterclip so you can swap blades and combs easily.

What if my Clumber hates the noise of clippers?
Introduce the sound gradually. Start with the clipper off, reward calm behaviour, then turn it on away from the coat and treat again. The MD Roamer’s quiet operation helps nervous dogs settle.

Any tips for neat spaniel feet?
Comb out the foot hair, trim to the outline of the pad with scissors, then use a #10 on the pads for grip. Keep nails short to protect joints.