OWD and Brian bring up valid points. Brian, have you looked into the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)? They recognize both the small (Kleine) and large Munsterlander. A breeder search through them should put you on a pathway to finding a breeder that actually hunts wild birds.
I agree with OWD regarding wild birds. Hunt Tests are fun, and a great way to keep a dog in shape. They are also a great way to evaluate desire and prey drive, and to meet like-minded folks. But, dead ducks thrown from a launcher don't dive, or swim off into cover. They don't run into the thickest cover in a field. All too often, breeders slap a JH title on their dogs and advertise them as "field or hunting stock."
The true test is wild birds. I agree with Brian on strict breeding standards. Most breed organizations here in the USA would never stand for a breed warden. That is why research of both breeder and pedigree, to include dogs other than just the sire and dam is important.
Last edited by OldMaineWoodsman; 07/03/23 12:24 PM.
