Small Munsterlander

 Briefly about the breed

• The Kleiner Munsterlander is a hunting dog used as a standing bird dog.
• The breed has a great need to use its hunting skills.
• The Kleiner Munsterlander is friendly and very social.
• The breed works well in the family when its utility characteristics are taken into account.
• The Kleiner Munsterlander has a medium size and a powerful, harmonious body with elegant lines.

History

Although the breed originates from Germany, its history is somewhat obscure. There are paintings from the 15th century that show dogs that resemble today’s Kleiner Munsterlander. It is therefore believed that the breed’s ancestry is at least 500 years old. Work to develop the breed began around 1850 as a result of changes in the German hunting law and growing interest in hunting. The dogs used had a good sense of smell, versatile hunting skills and retrieving skills.The Löns brothers discovered standing quail dogs in the Munsterland area of Germany. These dogs had different characteristics, and the work to breed good hunting dogs began. Interest in the breed led to the formation of the German Munsterlander Club in 1912.

Characteristics/Mentality

The Kleiner Munsterlander is easy to learn, temperamental and harmonious with a stable temperament. The breed is attentive and friendly to people and loyal to its owner. It is a passionate and persistent game hunter with a great desire to hunt.

Size/Appearance

The Kleiner Munsterlander is medium-sized with a powerful and harmonious body. It has elegant lines, and the body is slightly longer than it is tall. The head has a slightly domed skull and a powerful, long snout with tight lips. The ears are set high, wide and triangular. The tail should be carried as an extension of the back line.

Fur grooming

The fur is thick, medium length, smooth to slightly wavy. It must be close-fitting and water-resistant. The fur on the front legs, breeches on the hind legs and the tail with a long plume should be hung. The fur on the chest should not be too long.

Want to know more about the breed?

If you would like to learn more about the Kleiner Munsterlander, we recommend contacting the breed club for expertise, information on breeders and guidance on the health of the breed. You can also read more about the breed and its health in relevant documents that provide a more thorough introduction to the breed’s status today and the focus when it comes to breeding.Good luck in your choice of dog breed!Supporting Sources: Dyrebar , Wikipedia , Purebred , SNL .