Large Munsterlander

The Large Munsterlander is not recommended for apartment life. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. The Munsterlander wants to play when it is outdoors. One owner of a Munsterlander says, "When they are not sleeping, they usually play with a bone or toy."

Moderate Shedding: The female has a shorter coat and will not need so much grooming. A brushing every 3-4 days should be enough. The male has a longer coat and needs a good brushing every second day. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder, especially in the spring. Regular grooming will keep the shedding down.

The Large Munsterlander is a relatively new breed, the Large Munsterlander originated in the German town of Munster in the early 20th century. Based on depictions in artwork, dogs of similar type date to the Middle Ages, but the Large Munsterlander was not formally recognized as a breed until 1919. His ancestor was the German Longhaired Pointer, which was crossed with various Spaniels. The result was the Large Munsterlander, which, for a time, was a popular hunting dog throughout Europe. The combination of the Great Depression and World War II nearly caused the breed’s demise but it was revived after the war. The first Large Munsterlanders to come to America arrived in 1966. In the United States, the breed’s development is overseen by the Large Munsterlander Club of North America. The United Kennel Club recognized the breed in 2006.