Comparison: German Spaniel and Small Munsterlander

German Spaniel and Small Munsterlander are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Spaniel
Photo: Steffen Heinz ( Caronna ), CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Small Munsterlander
Photo: Edit by Pharaoh Hound , original photo uploaded by Caronna, CC BY 2.5, source
German SpanielSmall Munsterlander
FCI group8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryMedium–
Height at withers45–54 cm–
Weight18–25 kg–
Recognition features
  • Longer than tall, strong bone, noble head
  • Mostly wavy coat, sometimes curly, often with curls on ears and neck and a thick undercoat
  • Two colour varieties: solid brown (or red) and brown (or red) roan
  • Brown-and-white or brown roan coat with brown patches, mantle or ticking
  • Brown nose, brown lips and dark brown eyes
  • Feathered forelegs, breeches on the hindlegs, tail with a distinct flag and white tip
CoatStrong, close-fitting, mostly wavy, sometimes curly (astrakhan) or smooth long coat with thick undercoat, feathered on the back of the legs and tail, often with a frill on the neck. Solid brown, more seldom red, or brown or red roan including pied and tiger patterns; red markings may occur.Dense, medium-length, close-lying and water-repellent coat, straight or only slightly wavy. Brown-white or brown roan with brown patches, mantle or ticking; a blaze is permitted, as are tan markings on the muzzle, above the eyes, and on ears, tail and legs.
PurposeA flushing and versatile hunting dog, especially for dense woodland and water; used for tracking wounded game and retrieving.A versatile working gundog for field, forest and water, hunting in close cooperation with its handler and retrieving game.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.