A lovely post by the author of the blog Enough About Me leads me this morning to look into the breed standard for clumbers. From the AKC official standard:
Temperament : The Clumber Spaniel is a gentle, loyal and affectionate dog. He possesses an intrinsic desire to please. An intelligent and independent thinker, he displays determination and a strong sense of purpose while at work. A dog of dignity, the Clumber Spaniel may sometimes seem aloof with people unknown to him, but in time will display his playful and loving nature. The Clumber Spaniel should never be hostile or aggressive; neither is acceptable and should not be condoned.
while the UK Kennel Club says
Temperament
Steady, reliable, kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels, showing no tendency towards aggression.
I couldn’t think of a better description for an Episcopalian….
Since Mimi is taking the weekend off, perhaps it behooves us all to hold our pens until her return, lest she not be fully included in any and all conversations on the web…
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