Small Münsterländer

The origins of the Small Münsterländer can be traced back to the Oysel Dogs in the Middle Ages, where he was originally a cross between a Setter, Pointer, Longhair Pointing Dog and certain types of Spaniels.

At the time, Oysel dogs from the Münster region of Germany, which were good at pointing, retrieving and had a fine nose, were much sought after and appreciated for hunting in their home country.

In 1906, the poet Hermann Löns and his brothers set out in search of the last of the remaining breeds, more precisely of the breed then known as the "Red Hanoverian Heidebracke", which they called in turn "Moor Spaniel". At the same time, another breeding was set up by the Director of the Reitmann School in Burgsteinfurt in collaboration with Baron von Bevervörde-Lohburg.

Later, in Westphalia, the "de Dorster" variety was born. In 1912, the Association of Small Pointing Dogs of Münster was founded to encourage the development of the breed, as well as the selection of the long-haired variety, known for some years in the region of Münster in Germany. At that time, the lack of standard greatly hampered the development of the breed.

In 1921, Dr. Friedrich Jungklaus defined the official standard of the breed, allowing it to really take off. The Small Münsterländer appeared in France around 1960, and since the standard was established, he has become more popular than his canine counterpart, the Large Münsterländer.

This magnificent specimen, prized for hunting, makes an excellent pointing dog that can find and point small game. In addition to his many hunting qualities, he has wonderful companion skills, making him a very pleasant companion.