Clumber spaniels gather at their ancestral home

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Clumber spaniels, the only gun dog breed to originate from a British stately home, gathered at Clumber Park near Worksop for a celebration of their heritage. The breed recently won best in show at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, cementing their status as one of Britain's most distinguished canine lineages. Developed in the 19th century by the Dukes of Newcastle at the Nottinghamshire estate, clumber spaniels have maintained their connection to their ancestral home through dedicated breed enthusiasts who continue to honor the dogs' hunting roots and aristocratic legacy.