Stark and Izzy are Small Munsterlanders– a much loved breed as both hunters and homebodies. We chose these two not only to discover more about their heritage, but also because they're obviously a couple of characters with energy to burn!
Eleven-year-old Stark shows off those well-known retrieving skills. Small Munsterlanders are natural athletes that like to be in motion– on land and in the water, as four-year-old Izzy so expertly demonstrates.
Besides a love of the water, the American Kennel Club praises to the breed for its great stamina and speed.
Other characteristics, including high intelligence and a strong will, often mean training is best accomplished by a knowledgeable and skilled owner.
Training? As for Stark and Izzy, their person does field trials with them, and we’re sure they’re very good.
The Small Munsterlander can be quite a skilled hunting partner, as well as a happy, loving member of the family (talk about depth). It’s a breed described as loyal, affectionate, and very social– whether their pack consists of humans or other animals.
Enough said, we’re totally impressed! That’s why Stark and Izzy are our Sunday Dogs.
For more about this fascinating breed, check out Small Munsterlander Club of North America
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Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2012 Charlotte Thibodeau
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