Kleiner Münsterländer
The Small Münsterlander is an affectionate, warm, energetic and loving dog. Sounds great, right? Well, there’s a big ‘but’. This pooch is a natural born hunter with a tremendous need for exercise and mental stimulation - it’s simply in their blood!
Kept as a family dog, they’ll need to get this stimulation elsewhere. That means heaps of exercise, sports and games or an unhappy, destructive pooch. With that said, they’re calm, warm and friendly so long as these needs are met - making them the perfect choice for a particularly active family.
Key facts about the Kleiner Münsterländer
Origins and history
The Small Münsterlander is thought to be a cross of the Large Münsterlander with various Spaniel breeds. It was originally bred sometime during the early 19th century in the Münsterland area of Northern Germany. Ever since, this breed has been a top choice for game, tracking and retrieving across Europe and the USA.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Section
Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Physical characteristics of the Kleiner Münsterländer
Adult size
Female : Between 20 and 21 in
Male : Between 20 and 22 in
Weight
Female : Between 40 and 51 lb
Male : Between 40 and 51 lb
Coat colour
The Small Munsterlander comes in a huge variety of colour combinations and marking, though they’re most commonly seen in roan brown and white or liver and white.
Type of coat
This breed boasts a thick, double, wavy coat with significant feathering over the chest, legs, back and tail.
Eye colour
Description
Despite its name, the Small Münsterlander is actually a medium-sized, well-balanced dog. They’re visibly lean, athletic and fairly muscular with a high-set, feathered tail. They boast a long head which is flat at the top with a gentle stop and strong muzzle. Overall, the Small Münsterlander is an attractive, sturdy-looking dog with a lovely, glossy coat.
Good to know
The Small Münsterlander is the smallest of the German pointers.