The Small Münsterländer - a beautiful hunting dog
As the name suggests, the small Münsterländer originates from the beautiful Münsterland. With a shoulder height of up to 54 cm, he is the smallest of the pointing dogs, but in terms of performance, he is no less than his counterparts. Even today, →the German breed is still commonly used for quail hunting.
Anyone looking for a hunting-ambitious, clever companion should take a look at the small Münsterländer now.
Dog breed small Münsterländer in portrait
Origin: Germany
Size: 48-54 cm
Weight: 18 to 27 kg
Life expectancy: 12-13 years
Character: friendly, eager to work, social, teachable
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Der kleine Münsterländer ist eine ambitionierte Jagdhundrasse und sollte einem sportlichen bzw. rassegerechtem Hobby nachgehen.
Character and nature
As befits an ambitious hunter, the small Münsterländer impresses with a considerable amount of endurance, concentration, and →cleverness. He loves to be out in nature with his people - and to have a task. He gladly performs this with flying colors and then enjoys cuddle time on the sofa feeling satisfied and tired.
When the breed is adequately exercised, it is very balanced and gets along well with other dogs and strangers. However, like many working breeds, the small Münsterländer tends to develop bad habits if he is under-challenged.
Working together is what he loves and pursues with passion. He also forms a close bond with his primary person and becomes your best friend. If he can express his eagerness to work, he can also be kept as a →family dog, as the small Münsterländer has no objections to children. He also enjoys performing tricks for the smallest two-legged ones and gratefully accepts many snacks in return.
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Training and keeping
As beautiful as the small Münsterländer is to look at - he is still best suited for professional and hobby hunters or enthusiasts of hunting dog breeds who know how to properly exercise these four-legged friends [→correctly]. At the same time, he is not just a working animal and seeks connection to family life. After a job well done, the four-legged friend wants to spend time with his people and relax on the sofa in the evening.
Choosing the small Münsterländer means choosing a sporty dog hobby. If you don't happen to plan on training the four-legged friend for hunting, other dog sports are also possible. If the breed is not exercised, it will find its own tasks and start to develop bad habits such as hunting and →barking at cyclists, cars, or other animals.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Klein und unschuldig? Mit einem kleinen Münsterländer hat man ein richtiges Energiebündel zu Hause.
In terms of →training, it is important to be consistent and confident from the start and to show a lot of endurance. Because this little bundle of energy brings a large portion of argumentative spirit with him. The small Münsterländer also likes to show off his playful side and tries to charm his owners to get his way.
Overall, due to his friendly and playful nature, he is a suitable →dog for families with children. However, as with all dogs, it is important not to leave children and pets unattended and to provide the dog with sufficient retreat options in case it becomes too much commotion for him.
