Large Munsterlander
Puppy
Fully Grown
This reliable, devoted, calm and very friendly breed is commonly owned by forest rangers, as, with the right training, they make the ideal partner for this job. Compared with the other famous German hunting breed, the German Pointer, Large Munsterlanders are not as aloof and certainly have better hunting skills.
They also make much braver and more accomplished watchdogs than Pointers. They have the ability to concentrate for long hours at a time and show excellent endurance.
Large Munsterlanders are pretty calm dogs and enjoy attention from children. To be happy as family dogs, they need to be owned by someone who can give them enough mental stimulation along with lots of physical exercise. This breed needs a job to do, and if you are a jogger and want a running partner, they love being part of your daily exercise.
Their thick coat makes them weather resistant, and requires regular brushing. As they love to run through bushes and forests, their coats need to be checked for ticks and possible cuts, as there is not much that stops them when they are on the hunt.
| Weight: | 23-32 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 11-13 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | average |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Large Munsterlander from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Large Munsterlander to adopt:
To help your rescued Large Munsterlander to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Large Munsterlander from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
