The Clumber Spaniel is meant to have an overall natural look. Note that only one grooming feature is deemed worthy of being penalized.
The only specific grooming indications in the Standard are:
- Coat dense, straight, flat… soft to the touch, not harsh.
- Ears slightly feathered with straight hair.
- Trimming of whiskers
- a good neck frill: on no condition should his throat be shaved. Evidence of shaving is to be penalized.
- Feathering on the legs and belly moderate.
- The rear legs may be trimmed up to point of hock.
- Hair on feet should be trimmed neatly to show natural outline.
- The tail well feathered… trimming minimal, serving to tidy the feathering for a natural appearance and outline.