Description
The large influx of breeds of gundog from Continental Europe since the early 1950s has introduced a number of multi-purpose dogs to the rough-shooting scene in the UK. None has been more strikingly handsome than this tall black headed, white-and-black bodied breed from Munster in Germany, which was first registered by the Kennel Club in 1971. Since then, he has proved himself both an effective worker and a family companion. A biddable dog, he gives the impression that he enjoys life and would like you to enjoy it too.
His coat is long and dense, with a good deal of feathering on the legs and under the tail; he also has a fair amount of hair between his toes, so he can bring a heap of the great outdoors into the parlour if allowed to make an unhindered entrance straight from the shooting field or the country ramble.
The Munsterlander does well in obedience competition and is good with children.
Breed Group
Gundog
Vulnerable Native Breed
No
Size
Large
How much exercise?
More than 2 hours per day
Length of coat
Medium
How much grooming?
More than once a week
Supposedly sheds?*
Yes
Town or Country
Either
Type of home
Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Large
Lifespan
Over 10 Years
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Gundog Breed Group
Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retrievers, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve, Pointers and Setters - although many of the breeds are capable of doing the same work as the other sub-groups. They make good companions, their temperament making them ideal all-round family dogs.