Great Münsterländer

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Great Münsterländer
Great Münsterländer
FCI Standard No. 118
1.2 ' Spaniel ' type
Origin :

Germany

Withers height:

Male 60–65 cm,
female 58–63 cm

Weight:

by 30 kg

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The Great Münsterländer is a German dog breed recognized by the FCI (FCI Group 7, Section 1.2, Standard No. 118 ). It is to be distinguished from the Kleiner Münsterländer .

Origin and history

The ancestors of the Great Munsterlander were probably the medieval "hawks" or "bird dogs". On old Dutch paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries the bird dogs are depicted as small dogs to large, long-haired hunting dogs. They were used as pointing dogs when hunting game birds with nets and firearms.

Originally, the Great Münsterländer was just a color variant of the German long-haired pointing dog. When the breed characteristics for the German longhaired hair were determined at the delegates' conference in 1878 , however, it was agreed on the brown or brown-white color - black-and-white was rejected, as it was regarded as a sure sign of a setter crossing . However, it was overlooked that black and white specimens were always found in the breeding of the old bird dogs. The black and whites were still listed in the appendix to the German long-haired breed book, but were finally excluded from breeding in 1908.

In Germany, however, they were particularly valued around Münster and in southern Lower Saxony. In order to preserve the excellent hunting abilities of these dogs, it was decided to raise them to a separate breed with the name Great Münsterländer Pointing Dog and for this purpose the association for the pure breeding of the long-haired, large, black and white Münsterländer Pointing Dog was founded in 1919 . In 1922 a separate stud book was opened in which 83 dogs, which corresponded to the desired type, were registered as the founders of the breed. Until the end of the 19th century, the Great Münsterländer was used as a sheepdog and hunting dog . In 1936 the domesticated dog , which is hardly known outside of his home country, got a breed standard . In the last few years there have been talks with the German Longhair Association about breeding attempts to refresh the blood base.

description

This breed has an overall strong and muscular build. According to the FCI standard, the weight of the dog should be around 30 kg. However, there are also breeds around 20 kg or up to 40 kg. The hair of the dogs is long and dense, but simple, not curly or protruding in white with black plates and spots, or moldy black. However, there are also exceptionally brown-white coats that are excluded from breeding. His head is black, possibly with a white blaze . Its ears are broad, close-fitting, set on fairly high and with a rounded tip.

Hunting properties

The Great Münsterländer is a versatile hunting dog from the group of pointing dogs . Its bracken heritage and the characteristics of the old German hunting dog type are still recognizable today. He is an excellent and persistent seeker of wounded wild animals, who works properly and with concentration. Its protective coat makes it largely insensitive to external influences such as moisture, cold, thorns and sharp-edged reeds. It can be used equally well in the field, forest and water.

The Great Münsterländer has both a wild and a predatory game sharpness. He has a reputation as a "dog after the shot". This means that his great talents lie primarily in the work as a loser in the field, forest and also in water, as well as in welding work and any concentrated and demanding nose work. But he also does an excellent job in rummaging (especially when hunting water game).

Essentials

The Great Münsterländer is considered easy-going, docile, intelligent, child-friendly and lively. This dog wants to be kept busy and needs plenty of exercise. He is also qualified as a yard, watch and herding dog. So he can be a watchful dog that defends "his" territory against intruders. The manhood, which was sometimes required in the past, does not prevent him from being a calm and extremely balanced dog, as long as he finds enough activity.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Small and large Münsterländer are separated. In: Hans Räber : Encyclopedia of the hunting dogs. Origin - history - breeding goals - suitability and use. Kosmos, Stuttgart 2007, ISBN 978-3-440-10910-6 , p. 381.
  2. ↑ Small and large Münsterländer are separated. In: Hans Räber: Encyclopedia of the hunting dogs. Origin - history - breeding goals - suitability and use. Kosmos, Stuttgart 2007, ISBN 978-3-440-10910-6 , p. 382.
  3. ^ Egon Vornholt: The Great Münsterländer. Housing, care, education and training for the hunt. 5th, enlarged and updated edition. Neumann-Neudamm - Verlag für Jagd und Natur, Melsungen 2004, ISBN 3-7888-0891-8 .

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