Characteristics

Characteristics of a Small Munsterlander

The Small Munsterlander is an elegant strong dog with much self confidence, It is a versatile hunting dog which combines intelligence, desire, and devotion enabling him to quickly adapt to the varied terrain or quarry and his master's preference of hunting method.

As a hunting dog it is irreplaceable as a tireless companion and aide, and in the home it is the family's good tempered, but incorruptible watch dog.

Typical characteristics of the dog are diligent ingenuity during field work, solid pointing instinct, meticulous tracking ability, great endurance—even under difficult climatic conditions. It has a great love for retrieving, and enthusiasm for water work, tenacity and tonguing on the track, and easy handling.

As one of the smallest of the gun dogs the Small Munsterlander is tough, strongly built, full of nobility, and an extremely versatile hunting dog.

The coat should be smooth and there should be feathering on the legs and the tail. The dog uses his tail as an instrument of expression and this signaling ability is highly useful in its work. The hair on the ears should be slightly wavy and the ears show during running beautiful movements. Too much or too curly hair is a disadvantage during the hunt and is considered a fault.

NAVHDA Test Results
From that blustery April day in 1978 when Peto's Alpha and Bliss were first tested a total of 350 Small Munsterlanders have been tested in NAVHDA Natural Ability Tests as of December 31, 2004. Of these dogs 75% have received passing scores. This qualifying percentage compares well with the other breeds habitually tested in NAVHDA.

Alpha holds a retreived wood duck.	Characteristics of a Small Munsterlander The Small Munsterlander is an elegant strong dog with much self confidence, It is a versatile hunting dog which combines intelligence, desire, and devotion enabling him to quickly adapt to the varied terrain or quarry and his master's preference of hunting method. As a hunting dog it is irreplaceable as a tireless companion and aide, and in the home it is the family's good tempered, but incorruptible watch dog. Typical characteristics of the dog are diligent ingenuity during field work, solid pointing instinct, meticulous tracking ability, great endurance—even under difficult climatic conditions. It has a great love for retrieving, and enthusiasm for water work, tenacity and tonguing on the track, and easy handling. As one of the smallest of the gun dogs the Small Munsterlander is tough, strongly built, full of nobility, and an extremely versatile hunting dog. The coat should be smooth and there should be feathering on the legs and the tail. The dog uses his tail as an instrument of expression and this signaling ability is highly useful in its work. The hair on the ears should be slightly wavy and the ears show during running beautiful movements. Too much or too curly hair is a disadvantage during the hunt and is considered a fault. NAVHDA Test Results From that blustery April day in 1978 when Peto's Alpha and Bliss were first tested a total of 350 Small Munsterlanders have been tested in NAVHDA Natural Ability Tests as of December 31, 2004. Of these dogs 75% have received passing scores. This qualifying percentage compares well with the other breeds habitually tested in NAVHDA.

Appi demonstrates his retreiving and pointing abilities.

Paul Jensen poses with Appi, Echo and pheasants at Serbousek Memorial Wildlife Area in South Dakota.