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White and black pots Small Munsterlander adult female
The Small Munsterlander (SM) (or Kleiner M?nsterl?nder) is a versatile hunting-pointing-retrieving dog breed that reached its current form in the area around M?nster, Germany. The Large Munsterlander is from the same area, but was developed from different breeding stock and is not related as the names would suggest. Small Munsterlanders bear a resemblance to both spaniels and setters but are rather more versatile while hunting on land and water.
Small Munsterlander puppy
The breed is often described as about 35 pounds (16 kg) and 18 to 20 inches (0.45 to 0.5 m) at the shoulder, but the average is somewhat heavier, around 45 pounds (20 kg) with some males reaching or slightly exceeding 60 pounds (27 kg) and up to 22 inches (0.55 m).
Pretty adult Small Munsterlanders
Small Munsterlanders are very intelligent, trainable, and attentive but require gentle and patient training, which provides excellent results. They are also strong-willed and an owner who is inconsistent or indecisive might find that his dog is hard to control. Both voice and hand signals are used, and an SM looks back at the hunter for silent signals at intervals when on hold or pointing.
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