BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Crabtree's Cashmere Creme de Coco
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Breed Registries:
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
NOTES:
Note 1: — All breeds that are included in the Miscellaneous List (Miscellaneous Class no longer exists) as of September 1, 2006, will remain on the List for a period of one (1) year beginning September 1, 2006. Before September 1, 2007, representatives of those breeds must elect to apply for listed breed status (which allows participation in all CKC events) OR elect that the breed remain on the List for future recognition purposes only (which will not be allowed participation in any CKC event). See Notice Re: Breeds Included In Miscellaneous List from the Canadian Kennel Club for further details.
Note 2: — This breed is recognised by the Kennel Club but does not currently have a breed standard and, therefore, is not yet eligible for exhibition (current as of 1 March 2007). See the Kennel Club Imported Breed Register Policy for details.
Note 3: — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:
Germany
Height:
Males: Betweeen 20 1/2 and 22 inches at the withers
Females: 19 3/4 to 21 1/4 inches at the withers
Weight:
Weight ranges between 38 to 58 lbs.
Breed Profile:
Known as Kleiner Münsterländer Vorstehund, the Small Münsterländer Pointer was developed in the early 1900s in Munster, Germany. He is a courageous and tireless hunter with excellent retrieving skills. The Münsterländer loves children and makes a wonderful family companion. He is loyal, affectionate, and intelligent. Being an active sporting dog, however, he does require regular physical and mental exercise.
The Munsterlander is a very versatile hunting dog with great pointing and retrieving abilities, and therefore, loves to hunt as well as swim. In Europe, he is used to track, point and retrieve upland birds, waterfowl and fur-bearing animals and he has also been used to hunt deer and boar.
His coat is brown and white and of moderate length with generous feathering on the forelegs, chest and tail.
Health Issues
If you are considering the adoption of a Munsterlander puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
- Health and Nutrition — Growing section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes information on several health and nutrition related issues.
- Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) — Providing a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists that will assist in breeding healthy dogs. CHIC is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
- AKC Canine Health Foundation — Working towards developing scientific advances in canine health.
- Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Ontario Veterinary College (OVC)
- University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip)
- HealthGene — HealthGene Corporation is the leading provider of veterinary DNA diagnostic services in Canada.
Breed Standards
Grooming Information
- Grooming — This section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
Training Resources
- Training — For training information, see this growing section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
Additional Information
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — For information on the many sports and activities you can get involved in with your dog.
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website provides information and listings of organizations that are involved in various dog jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.
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