Small Munsterlander
- Height 52–56 cm 50–54 cm
- Weight 20–25 kg 18–23 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 90 min/day
The Small Munsterlander is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition. It comes from Germany, Münsterland, Westphalia. Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 18–23 kg. It stands 50–56 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
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.
- Group
- Miscellaneous Class
- Origin
- Germany, Münsterland, Westphalia
- Coat
- medium · brown and white and brown roan
- Also known as
- Kleiner Münsterländer, Small Munsterlander Pointer, and Heidewachtel
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
7ecc1e3f-f940-4d58-b884-da8c3c8d5f61
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Small Munsterlander. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from akc.org ukcdogs.com dogsplanet.com buckwoodskennel.com en.wikipedia.org purina.co.uk
Small Munsterlander FAQ
- How long does a Small Munsterlander live?
- The Small Munsterlander has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Small Munsterlander get?
- Males weigh 20–25 kg and females 18–23 kg. Height ranges from 50–56 cm.
- Is the Small Munsterlander hypoallergenic?
- No, the Small Munsterlander is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Small Munsterlander in?
- The Small Munsterlander is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition.
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9
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog
10
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9
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Lancashire Heeler
8
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Norrbottenspets
6
-
Peruvian Inca Orchid
9
-
Portuguese Podengo
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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
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8
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Norwegian Elkhound
10
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Portuguese Pointer
6
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Portuguese Water Dog
7
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Siberian Husky
4
This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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The picture itself also has an endpoint:
https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/7ecc1e3f-f940-4d58-b884-da8c3c8d5f61/image, which redirects
straight to the file. See it in the reference.