Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Loving
Dignified
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Calm
Hearted

English Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Clumber Labs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

English Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd

Clumber Spaniel, Labrador Retriever

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Red

White
Black
Brown

English Cotralians have medium-length coats.

Clumber Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

An English Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Clumber Lab can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Deafness
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Skeletal Deformities
Digestive
Eye Conditions

Otitis Externa
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Skeletal Deformities
Skin Disorders
Eye Conditions

Skin Scraping
Ear Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Orthopedic Exam
Thyroid Biopsies
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

Neurological Examination
Urine and Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Ophthalmic Examination
Orthopedic Exam
Cardiac Test
Muscle Biopsy
Bone Biopsy

English Cotralian has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Clumber Lab has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

English Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Clumber Labs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Cotralians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Clumber Labs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Cotralian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Clumber Lab, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Cotralians usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Clumber Labs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The English Cotralian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Clumber Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, English Cotralian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Clumber Lab should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The English Cotralian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Clumber Labs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Cotralians are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Clumber Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

English Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Clumber Labs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Cotralians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Clumber Labs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.