Other Names
Kleiner Münsterländer Vorstehhund, Heidewachtel, Spion

Origin
Germany, Middle Ages/1900s
Ancestors for this dog were the hawkings dogs and European gundogs.

Use Today
Companion, Gundog

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 13-14 years of age on average

Weight & Height
32 to 34 pounds & 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulders

Known Health Problems
Hip Dysplasia

Physical Description
Medium size dog that is muscular. The nose is and eyes are brown and the ears are drop and set high. The tail is medium length and carried straight.

Temperment
Good-natured dog that loves to swim.. They are cheerful dogs that are quite obedient. They also tend to do well with children as well as other household pets

Training
Needs to be trained with a gentle yet consistant approach. They are intelligent and very eager to please

Living Conditions
Not recommended for apartment

Grooming
Brush and comb about twice a week. Keep ear passages clean. Feet may need to be trimmed about pads.

Exercise
A highly active field sports dog. Keep them worked with agility or flyball if they cannot be used for field sports.

Coat Texture
Lank long-haired coat or slightly wavy

Coat Colors
Brown/White or Brown Roan

Puppies
? pups per litter.

Recognition
Fédération Cynologique Internationale