Cupric Clumbers
Meet the breeder
I'm Virginia R., the breeder behind Cupric Clumbers located in Whitehall, MI. We are a small kennel, our focus is on producing sound healthy Clumber Spaniel's and continuing the hunting tradition for which they were bred. My love of sporting dogs began at an early age. My first mentor, my mother, began a show career with Lhasa Apsos after I went off to college. Whenever I was at home I would go to shows with her, and during those years I learned so much about dogs and dog shows. It was at one of these shows that I was introduced to the wonderful Clumber Spaniel through a good friend of my mother's. I fell in love with the breed and vowed that someday I would own them. At Cupric Clumber, we not only show in conformation but also work with our dogs in performance, which includes hunting and obedience.
Q. & A. with Virginia
Why did you start breeding?
I believed my foundation female was a good start to breeding what I saw in the Parent Clubs standard. I consulted a top breeder in our breed and confirmed that she was a good start. I wanted to make sure that what our standard stated was kept in today's show dogs. I saw many kennels that were trying to breed and show dogs that did not conform to what our standard states.What makes your program special?
Every litter that I have is thought out and I consult my mentor to confirm what the girl needs to improve the pups to meet our club standard. I try to improve my kennel in every generation.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Virginia
Virginia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Virginia may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Virginia offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Virginia directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Virginia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Whitehall, MI
4207 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
4201 miles away
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More about Virginia
Club memberships
Virginia is a member of Clumber Spaniel Club of America and Greater Muskegon Kennel Club.
Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Virginia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cupric Clumbers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Cupric Clumbers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Clumber Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
