Dog breeds :
Heidewachtel / Kleiner Munsterlander / Small Munsterlander / Spion
Gator vom Bookholter, owner: Jared Rhodes
General
The Small Munsterlander Pointer is one of the versatile continental pointing breeds. It has been bred to handle furred and feathered game equally well on land and in water. It is often described as being similar to a setter and a spaniel. They do look somewhat like a setter, but with a spaniel-type head, however have strong versatile abilities.
Characteristics
The Small Munsterlander Pointer is known for having an excellent nose, strong retrieving instinct, and are excellent trackers. Their tail is a communication tool that the hunter should learn to understand. While the Small Munsterlander has a staunch point, flagging or waving of the tail is normal and in this manner the point is different from some onther pointing breeds, although no less intense. Some dogs will sound when on a track or pursuing wounded game.
Temperament
Many people that have had Small Munsterlanders consider temperament their biggest virtue. They nomally love people and other dogs. Temperament will vary with individual dogs as in any breed, but they are considered as loving of people, loyal, kind and affectionate.
History
The breed is thought to be over 500 years old, originating from the Munsterland area of northwest Germany. The breed was formalized in German around the beginning of the 20th century.
Origin
The origin of the Small Munsterlander Pointer is somewhat uncertain. It is possibly related most closely to the French Brittany through possible common ancestors, the French Espaquenel and Spanish spaniels and pointers.
Utilization
Having been bred for use on all game hunted in Europe, it does an outstanding job on all upland birds, waterfowl, rabbit, and tracking wounded large game where legal. It is useful to search the field, point, and retrieve and does all very well.
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