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(Grosser Münsterländer Vorstehhund) (Large Munsterlander)The Large Münsterländer is a large breed, with a distinctive mottled black and white coat. Brown Münsterländers exist, but are not common, and all black Münsterländer are never bred.

 


AKAWeimaraner Vorstehhund
SizeLarge
Easy to trainMedium/High
GroomingMedium
SheddingLow
Exercise neededDaily walks, jogging and running
Energy levelHigh
ProtectionMedium
Good with childrenYes, particularly when brought up with them ...

The Large Münsterländer, also known as the Grosser Münsterländer Vorstehhund, although a German bird dog, has not been around quite that long.

Alt Names: Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Country of Origin: Germany
History: Today's breed standards developed in the 1800s, although the Weimaraner has existed since at least the 1600s in a similar form.

The Brit works much the same as the pointers, the setters, and the vorstehhunds. He is an aggressive searching dog and can be pushed out to distance if the conditions warrant.

Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
AKC Group: Sporting Breed Club: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, Inc.
Rescue Club: German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue
Breed Characteristics ...

The Germans faced this same problem and addressed it by changing the name from the Deutsche kurzhaarige vorstehund - literally German shorthaired pointer - to the more succinct Deutsch kurzhaar - German shorthair.

Common Name(s)
German Shorthaired Pointer, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Vorstehhund
Breed Type
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a sporting dog. Carefully developed by German hunters, this breed can thrive in a variety of climates.

Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund
origination:
Germany, cross of Short-Haired Pointer, Broken-Coated Pointer, French Griffon, and Pudelpointer ...

Grosser Münsterländer Vorstehhund (Large Münsterländer)
Hertha Pointer
Irish Red and White Setter ...

Other Names: Kleiner Munsterlander Vorstehhund, Heidewachtel
Height: (Approx.) 17-22 In.
Group: Gun Dog ...

Alternative/Formal Name
Weimaraner Vorstehhund (nick Weim Silver Ghost Grey Ghost)
Pet Info ...

Gray Ghost, Silver Ghost, Weim, Weimaranaer, Weimaraner Vorstehund
AKC Group:
Sporting ...

Other names for the German Wirehaired Pointer include: Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehund, German Pointer (Wirehaired), Drahthaar.

A captivating personality, rambunctious but good guardian (other names: Weimaraner Vorstehhund)
origin:
Germany ...

The Weimaraner's coat colour led to its nickname of "the Gray Ghost".
Other names
Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Nicknames
Weim
Gray Ghost ...

An all purpose gun dog, Weimaraner is known by a number of other names as well, like Vorstehhund, and nicknames such as Weim and Gray Ghost. The official name of the dog comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar, Karl August, whose court enjoyed hunting.

Avg Size of Female: Height: 23-25 inches, Weight: 70-85 pounds
Original Function: large game trailing
Primary Current Function: pointing, pointing field trials
Other Name: Weimaraner vorstehhund
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What we do know today is that the Weimaraner was granted independence in 1896 by the Reichsjaegermeister. One year later, on June 20, 1897 the first club was formed. It was named ‘Club for the Pure Breeding of Silver-grey Weimaraner Vorstehund'.

See also: Pointer, Standard, Hip Dysplasia, Smooth, Weimaraner