Small Munsterlander — breed guide
Not a scaled-down Large Munsterlander but a separate old spaniel-type breed — a complete gundog in a 23 kg frame.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 18–27 kg (40–60 lb)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Coat
- Medium-length, dense brown-and-white coat
Living with a Small Munsterlander
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Bright · Eager · Affectionate · Needs a job
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Eye problems
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Small Munsterlander good with kids?
Generally yes. Small Munsterlanders are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Small Munsterlander good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Small Munsterlander need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Small Munsterlander handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Small Munsterlander's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.