[Dailydrool] Love Children of Bassets and Saints

[Esther Strom]

I don't think it's so strange that we'd find clumbers appealing... here's what the Clumber Spaniel Club of America says about living with clumbers (http://www.clumbers.org/lac/lac_lwc.php):

"The Clumber Spaniel breed is described as dignified, charming,
loving, entertaining, inquisitive, affectionate, intelligent, gentle,
mischievous, stubborn, determined, self-willed, appealing, and
naughty.The Clumber is a loyal dog, good with children and amiable
with other animals. His happy personality and perceptive intelligence
make him a much-loved member of the family.The hallmark of the breed
is his sweet and gentle temperament. 

The
Clumber thrives on attention. They also like to carry
things in their mouths, often picking something off the floor when
greeting, all the while dancing a little jig. While Clumbers like
nothing better than a walk with their master, they are not the breed of
choice for people who wish to run or jog long distances with their pet."
 
Sounds an awful lot like a basset!
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Esther Strom and Waldo (ATB 07/18/2008)



----- Original Message ----

 
What a perfect description Esther! My husband and I 
have wondered what it is about Clumbers that captivates us. Over the years of 
our marriage, we've always been glued to Westminster on TV every February. Of 
course, we always watch for the bassets...but our second breed of choice to 
watch has been the clumber. When Brady the clumber won BIS in 1996, we were 
jumping up and down in the livingroom! Worse yet...when we had the pleasure of 
actually attending the 2008 show, we made a beeline to the clumbers in the 
benching area and I burst into tears when I saw them "in person" for the first 
time! The nice breeder took pity on me, as it was obvious to her that I was 
insane, and said, "Do you want to pet one?". I couldn't get enough of them. They 
are a wonderful breed and it's interesting that they seem to appeal to "basset 
people".
 
Ellen & Miss Magnolia & Gracie Lou 
FlatBasset & Oliver & Abigail (ATB)