Large Munsterlander

The Large Münsterländer is an elegant dog breed that has a well-proportioned body. They are very muscular and athletic, which is a great trait for a dog that was supposed to work long hours and cover many miles. These dogs have an expression of nobility and intelligence. The ideal Large Münsterländer has the same length as the height at the withers.

These dogs have a strong and well-developed muzzles. Their eyes should be dark; in fact, the darker, the better, and their ears are broad with rounded tips and should be close-fitting. The Large Münsterländer is deep-chested and has a horizontal tail that has no visible break. Their limbs are long and muscular.

Grooming

Large Munsterlander has a long and dense coat that requires proper grooming. Weekly brushing will be enough to keep this dog looking good. They will need only a few baths throughout the year. Occasional baths are only required if your dog rolls into something smelly or dirty.

Since they have droopy ears, you should regularly check them – they are prone to developing ear infections if you notice that their ears and red or have a bad odor, that might be a sign that your dog has an ear infection.

Large Munsterlander coat colors:

• white with black patches and spots
• blue roan
• pure black

Temperament

The Large Münsterländer’s temperament is described as lively and never shy or nervous. A working Large Münsterländer should be eager to work and easily trained. However, using this breed for serious hunting will need to be delayed until the dog reaches its third year, as it can have a bit of a “rebellion” phase and can be harder to train.

They are fairly intelligent, and if they are constantly trained and prepared, the Large Münsterländer can perform admirably.

If you are interested in getting a Large Münsterländer as a family pet, be prepared to invest time and energy in your dog. They can make lovely family companions but should have enough daily activities that will fulfill their physical needs. These dogs are usually quite cheerful and obedient when they reach maturity.

They will enjoy different retrieving games such as fetch. If you fulfill their high-energy needs, you will have an affectionate, devoted, and loving family pet.

Large Münsterländer training and socialization

Large Münsterländer’s training can be difficult for some pet owners, especially when the dog is between 9 and 16 months old. You should start with basic training and commands when the puppy arrives at your home when they are between 10 and 12 weeks old.

They can be difficult when they reach 9 months and have a rebellious phase. If you show them enough patience and consistency, you will see great results.

Like any other dog breed, the Large Münsterländer’s socialization is one of the most important things in their life. Take your dog to different places and environments. Teach them how they should or should not behave in a certain situation and expose them to different sounds, sights, people, and other dogs.

Keep in mind that this is a hunting breed, and no matter how well they are socialized, they can never be completely trusted around small animals like gerbils, guinea pigs, parrots, or cats.

Health

Large Munsterlander are generally healthy dogs, but like most of the dog breeds in the world, they can suffer from some health problems. Those problems include:

• epilepsy
• hip dysplasia
• elbow dysplasia
• allergies

If you want to get a puppy with the best possible health, you should never buy him from an irresponsible dog breeder. Official and responsible dog breeders regularly check their breeding dogs, and they will not breed dogs if there is a possibility that the puppies will end up with inherited diseases.

Large Munsterlander breeders

When getting a dog, the most important thing is to get it from a responsible and reputable Large Munsterlander breeder. Responsible breeders will breed dogs that don’t only look good but have great characters as well.

You must find a good Large Munsterlander breeder that can help you learn about this breed and make an informed choice about getting a dog with these characteristics. 

Since this is an active dog, you will have to provide them with a lot of activities. If you are not a very active person, we advise you to search for different less active dog breeds. That way, you won’t end up with a dog who will be unhappy because his physical needs are not met.

World Dog Finder team