Large Munsterlander Info & Large Munsterlander Breeders

About Large Munsterlander puppies

Large Munsterlander puppies are absolutely adorable. They are playful, energetic, and mischievous! Until the end of their teething stage anything chewable of value should be kept out of reach, until then anything is fair game. They learn very fast, being consistent is the key. For example do not give them an old shoe to chew one day then scream when they chew up a good shoe the next! Never scold a puppy for an act earlier in the day, unless you catch them in the act, they will not know why they are in trouble. The more "toys" you give them to keep them occupied the happier they will be.  

One trait they will never grow out of is their desire to have something in their mouth, the desire to retrieve anything close to hand for a bit of praise from you will always leave you with a pile of little presents.....slippers, tennis balls....their lead if you have forgotten to walk them....fluffy toys......if it can be retrieved you will be given it. 

The colour of Munsterlander puppies can often be deceiving, they are born solid white with black patches. As they get older they develop more ticking (black spots) and flecking (black roaning). Puppies born with pink pads & nose will have a white base coat as an adult dog, pups born with black pads & nose will be light to dark roan as an adult. Roan dogs will have a more dramatic colour change from puppy to adulthood. 

Training the Musterlander            

During the teenage years, obedience training is always recommended, that way once they reach maturity you will have an obedient socially acceptable canine companion that will make you proud. 

Grooming Needs

Despite a medium length coat they are "wash & wear" dogs, any dirt they pick up during the day falls out easily. Only dropping coat twice a year with the change of season, brushing weekly and the occasional bath will keep them looking at their best. Unlike Spaniels and Setters which many people liken them to, Munsterlanders require little to no "trimming" for your pet to look like its "show counterparts". 

Feeding Guidelines

Generally Munsterlanders are not fussy eaters, however many juvenile Munsterlanders have trouble gaining or maintaining their weight, especially if they are being worked. Their energetic nature often burns up their food with out any weight gain. If this is the case often feeding meals twice a day rather than one big meal can help, especially when the dogs do not eat a lot in one sitting. But beware these skinny dogs often suddenly have a change in metabolism between 2 and 3 years and before you know it they are putting on weight. 

Pros and Cons of The Large Munsterlander

Good Points / Pros:

• Very Affectionate 
• Energetic
• Protective
• Loyal
• Intelligent
• Biddable
• Obedient when trained
• Excellent scenting ability
• Natural retrievers
• Very agile

Bad Points / Cons:

• They can be timid
• Over-protective
• Jealous
• Boisterous
• Noisy if bored
• Destructive if bored
• Stubbororn  
• Dominant 
• Jumpers

It must be stressed that the "Bad points" listed are NOT indicative of the breed in general.  While all Munsterlanders posses the "Good Points", the "Bad Points" usually only surface through incorrect upbringing, eg. not sociallising or allowing boredom by not exercising, or allowing the dog to become innapropriately dominant.   This is a problem that can occur in most breeds if you do not bring the dog up in a suitable manner for the breed in question. Large Munsterlanders from strong working lines can be frustrating to first time dog owners as their enthusiasm needs to be harnessed, if not the dogs can become naughty, caused by their boredom.  

Taking into account all their good and bad points, just about everyone that's known and loved a Munsterlander will tell you that they'll want one (or two!) in their lives forever.