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236 GUIDE T O BREED S

SMALL MUNSTERLANDER POINTER

A LIVELY, INTELLIGENT DOG STILL USED MAINLY FOR HUNTING FCI

Height range One German name for the breed, Heidewachtel or “heath quail dog,”
20–21 in (52–53 cm) describes this dog’s first purpose of flushing game birds. Although
Weight range it is a cheerful and affectionate companion, hunters quickly
40–60 lb (18–27 kg)
snap up almost all of the small numbers that are bred
Life span 13–14 years each year. Despite its name, this breed is not
Origin Germany directly related to the Large
Munsterlander (below).

Well-feathered,
broad ears
White blaze
on head

Silky,
brown coat
Medium-length,
well-feathered tail

White legs with
brown mottling

LARGE MUNSTERLANDER

THIS HUNTING DOG IS HAPPIEST IN THE HOME FCI

Height range The Grosser Munsterlander, as it is called in Germany, is more closely
23–26 in (58–65 cm) related to the German pointers than the Small Munsterlander
Weight range Pointer (above). It is slow to mature but makes a calm, highly trainable,
65–68 lb (29–31 kg)
and versatile gundog. It positively thrives on close human
Life span 12–13 years company and is good with children.
Black mantle
Origin Germany

Solid
black head
White hairs at
tip of snout
Long, dense coat
provides insulation
White coat with Legs are well
black flecking feathered

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