Small Munsterlander
Also called Heidewachtel, Kleiner Münsterländer and Small Munsterlander Pointer
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Small Munsterlander is a medium-sized breed with a dense, water-resistant coat. It is known for its intelligence and versatility as a hunting and working dog.
- Weight
- 40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–22 in (50–56 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- Münsterland, Westphalia, Germany
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Biddable
Energetic
Intelligent
Versatile
Coat colours
Brown and white and brown roan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 40–51 lb (18–23 kg) |
| Height | 20–22 in (52–56 cm) | 20–21 in (50–54 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Small Munsterlander
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Standard of the Small Munsterlander (AKC FSS) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Small Munsterlander | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Small Münsterländer: All about this breed - DogsPlanet.com (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Description - Buckwood Kennel (opens in a new tab)
- Small Münsterländer - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Munsterlander (Large) Dog Breed Information | Purina (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).