Large Munsterlander
A large black-and-white German gundog with a long coat, gentle with family and a capable all-round hunter.
At a glance
- Size
- Large
- Height at the withers
- Males 60–65 cm · Females 58–63 cm
- Weight
- Males 28–32 kg · Females 25–29 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–13 years
- Exercise
- 60–120 min a day
- Grooming
- A few times a week
- Coat
- Wavy, long
- Colours
- Black, White, Roan
- Bred for
- Pointing, Retrieving, Hunting by scent, Water work
- Country of origin
- Germany
- FCI
- Group 7, no. 118 · Pointing dogs
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 5/5 – Very high |
| Good with other dogs | 4/5 – High |
| Good with cats | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Open to strangers | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Energy | 4/5 – High |
| Playfulness | 4/5 – High |
| Needs mental stimulation | 4/5 – High |
| Easy to train | 4/5 – High |
| Prey drive | 4/5 – High |
| Watchful and protective | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Barking | 2/5 – Low |
| Shedding | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Grooming effort | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Suits apartment living | 2/5 – Low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 4/5 – High |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a versatile hunting dog or active companion
- enjoy long country walks
- don't mind regular brushing
Think twice if you …
- live in a small flat
- want a low-shedding dog
- keep small pets
Care
Temperament
Friendly, loyal and level-headed; alert and somewhat watchful with strangers. Keen and thorough when working.
Exercise
Needs one to two hours of activity daily. Retrieving, tracking, swimming, field work and hiking suit it.
Grooming
Brush the long coat a few times a week and check ears and feathering for burrs. Sheds moderately.
Training
Intelligent and willing, though some can be independent. Calm, consistent, reward-based training works well.
Health
Hip and elbow dysplasia and some eye conditions are the main known concerns. Ask the breeder for hip, elbow and eye results of the parents.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Elbows (ED)
- Eye examination
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Large Munsterlander developed in north-western Germany from black-and-white long-haired pointing dogs. When the German Longhaired Pointer club accepted only brown dogs in the early 1900s, enthusiasts in the Münster area kept breeding the black-and-white ones, forming their own club in 1919.
It is a calm, friendly and intelligent dog that bonds closely with its family. It needs plenty of exercise and something to think about, and its long coat requires regular brushing. In an active home, ideally with some hunting or nose work, it is a pleasant and reliable companion.
Did you know?
The breed exists because the German Longhaired Pointer club once excluded black-and-white dogs from its breeding programme.