Clumber Spaniel Dog Names

The Duke of Newcastle further developed the breed into the Clumber Spaniel that we know today. The Duke of Newcastle was an avid hunter, and his personal gamekeeper, William Mansell, assisted the Duke in this development. The Duke of Newcastle went further in helping to make the breed even more popular among English nobility when he gave puppies that he had bred to dukes of neighboring lands. It is for this reason that the author chose the name "Duke" as the pop culture spotlight name. 

The name Duke is common among a variety of dog breeds. Often, the rank of "Duke" among royals denotes a wealthy landowner. Today, Duke represents a loyal canine friend (which is exactly what the Clumber Spaniel exudes). 

The movie Duke tells the story of a homeless vet and his loyal dog, Duke. Duke falls ill, and, knowing that he cannot afford to pay for medical care, the man takes Duke to an animal clinic. He leaves Duke on the steps of the clinic in the hopes that the veterinarian can somehow help the dying dog. The staff finds Duke, and, in true hero fashion, they restore Duke's health. Once Duke is on the mend, the staff becomes preoccupied with finding Duke's true owner, which they eventually do. 

A notable twist in this movie is the fact that when the staff of the animal clinic begin passing out flyers in order to find the homeless vet, the man's daughter recognizes her father. The man and his dog had been living on the street for a number of years, and the daughter assumed her father was dead. However, when she sees the pictures, she starts taking steps to find her father and reunite not only Duke with his master, but to restore her relationship with her father.