Native to Germany, the Small Münsterländer is bred as a hunting, pointing, and retrieving dog that is extremely versatile and capable of both land and sea hunts. In Central Europe, it is kept as a sporting dog. Its resemblance is somewhat of a setter and spaniel. The medium-sized dog has a strong and harmonious built, balanced proportion, distinguished head, powerful muscles, and kind, expressive eyes. The medium-length tail should be slightly wavy, fog-like with a solid white background and patches of brown. On the rear of the limbs are feathers, while the ears should be broad, high set, and lying close to the head.
Small Münsterländers have a withers height between 19”-23” (48-58 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-60 lb (16-27 kg). The Small Münsterländer has an overall body length of roughly 29”-34” (74-86 cm), standing height between 24”-29” (61-74 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-14 years.
Native to Germany, the Small Münsterländer is bred as a hunting, pointing, and retrieving dog that is extremely versatile and capable of both land and sea hunts. In Central Europe, it is kept as a sporting dog. Its resemblance is somewhat of a setter and spaniel. The medium-sized dog has a strong and harmonious built, balanced proportion, distinguished head, powerful muscles, and kind, expressive eyes. The medium-length tail should be slightly wavy, fog-like with a solid white background and patches of brown. On the rear of the limbs are feathers, while the ears should be broad, high set, and lying close to the head.
Small Münsterländers have a withers height between 19”-23” (48-58 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-60 lb (16-27 kg). The Small Münsterländer has an overall body length of roughly 29”-34” (74-86 cm), standing height between 24”-29” (61-74 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-14 years.
