i am a VJHV judge in the german dog system and have judged quite a few KLMs. They are a wonderful dog and I whole heartily endorse the breed. Although they aren't my dog of choice, they really are a great dog. This is a very good explanation of the German testing system and the benefits of following a tight breeding standard.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon here. Great temperament, minimal shedding, excellent pointer and retriever, loves water. Also knows how to chill when not hunting.
I am german. I grew up in the region "Münsterland". We had a "Kleiner Münsterländer", also called "Heidewachtel" bei insiders. She was an extremly smart, beautyful sweet, but also watchful dog. She chased after mice, rats, squirrels, birds and so on and caught them, if we did not stop her fast. She could track for miles. Also she could run next to a horse or bike at full speed for miles on end, have a short break and do it all over again. They are almost as agil as a Malinois, but easier to handle and usually not aggressive. She was a wonderful family companion. They are absolutly not the right dog for lazy people! 😉😁
Pudelpointers are another great versatile dog. Mine has the off switch in the home but a hunting machine in the field. Low shedding is also a plus with our dog. Overall a great dog.
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼 I’m from Germany and currently training a 9 month old Deutsch Drahthaar I’ve met a bunch of KLM‘s, great dogs that hunt clever and calm.
Living in the middle of the „Münsterland“ I am tickled so see this. Respect for not misspelling it and a pretty good pronounciation. Greetings out of the Münsterland 👋🏻
Shortish fur coat German Wiredhair Pointer here! Absolutely love her, surprisingly pretty calm in the house as long as the owners (me) are calm and also have a ON switch the minute you get in the woods or field. I do enjoy the KLM coat for sure. Absolutely love the roan fur coats.
We have a SM for our first bird dog and she has been great. Loves to hunt and is great in the house. Size is perfect and makes her easy to handle for me and my wife. So glad we discovered this breed when we were searching for a bird dog. Now the wife wants a second one haha.
have known about and had experience with them since 2003 -- I had LM's, hunting buddy has SM's -- first met at our local NAVHDA club best two breeds in the world for hunting and family -- only slightly biased like you said -- driven -- my first LM would hunt till his paws were raw if you let him, fantastic nose great personality -- like the SM's, just more of them to love
Sounds like the French Brittany, especially the hunting drive, "off switch" at home, versatile. My girl hunts constantly when let outdoors. Be fun to hunt with you , come visit Utah , Nevada
I use a horse mane de tangler called “show sheen” on my SM for the burdocks. Spray on before a hunt and he comes back with less burrs and they are easier to get out. I get it at tractor supply.
Great video! I have 2 French bulldogs and they aren’t very good hunters. 😂. Why did you pick this breed over say a Britney? I am looking at getting a dog this spring and am curious. Thanks!
Love the video Steve but do have to comment on the comparison photo with the springers. Had you used photos of Field Bred Springers you would have seen more of a similarity with a bit longer tails, smaller ears and shorter hair. Not to mention markings very similar to the KlM. None the less they are both beautiful hunting dogs! Keep the great videos coming!!
Good point. When I went to get a picture of Springers I had to debate what to use since there is a big difference. I had honestly never seen one of the Field Bred Springers, so I used the image that looked similar to most of the Springers I have seen. I would love to learn more about the Field Bred.
Steve, have hunted with someone's Large Muensterlander. BEAUTIFUL dog. Love to see you branching out with your videos. Been here a few years, will be here a few more. But PLEASE, bring us a review on the Weatherby Orion -SXS- ! I've given up on the request for the CZ Redhead -ALL TERRAIN.( The over under for waterfowl. ) Keep up the great work. jmp
Awesome dogs. I’ve never heard of them. I’ve always wanted a hunting dog , but where I live I wouldn’t be able to actually hunt with them that often. Maybe one day when I’m retired I could get a good dog and move closer to hunting fields.
My favorite is the field bred Gordon setter... incredible nose. Excellent pointing ability..bird wise. An off switch but huge amounts of personality.chukar Huns grouse pheasants duck super charged in the field with overnight recovery.
i’m on my third gordon. wide variety of bird sense depending on breeder and genetics. i prefer round head over the square head prefered by show folks. current gordon has incredible nose, retrieves on command, and has NEVER had a false point in 4 years. great on quail, woodcock, pheasant and doves. energy for days. hunts rabbit as a side hobby.
@@timothysotelo3868 they are great dogs and I love mine. She sleeps in my bed every night. But in the field she doesn't want to know you...she is so serious it's incredible how serious she takes hunting..a pointing retrieving machine like you never seen...and smoking fast for as many days you want to hunt.
Awesome information!! I always know when you post these sit-down style videos I am going to learn something new. Also, It's pretty funny / ironic that when explaining how smart the dog is, you spelled 'intelligence' incorrectly. I used to spell rough "ruff" when submitting my "rough draft" papers for review until I finally figured it out in like 10th grade...
I hunt rice for waterfowl and pheasants on a club northeast of Sacramento, Is this dog a good fit for the climate I hunt and the type of hunting I do? Great informative video, Thanks
I know nothing about a KLM besides what you said in this video, but I do not see any pics of a KLM sitting in a duckblind soaking wet while ice is forming on its coat. Can they?
Great info on the KlM. I have a Epagneul Breton (French Brittany). Their club standards are the same as yours. Can you run your KIM's in UKC pointing tests ? CEB can run hunt tests and conformation. The main CEB are held once a year here in the US. Judges from France come and judge hunt and the conformation tests. One draw back from your breed is the burr thing !! Keep up the good work on your breeding. Strict practices are the only way we can keep our dogs pure. Thanks Steve-Merry Xmas to you and the Family
I’m a retriever guy a a general rule. I’ve had a few labs. Currently have a golden (field bred and tested) and have a springer from field trial lines as my pheasant/guide dog. I’ve put a lot of thought into getting a KLM. I’ve hunted with a few. How do you feel about range? One of my things is I want a dog that ranges 150-200 yard in appropriate ground, then tighten up in the woods or in thicker cover. I’ve been told that KLM are closer working methodical dogs. I’d like to find one that is a little leggy and covers ground when sharp-tail hunting
Generally the KlM are closer working dogs as you mentioned. Not saying you couldn't work with them to get them to range more but most naturally work closer.
That was very informative and interesting, never heard of that breed. What’s the average weight of an adult female?? Your dog is beautiful. Nice to see this other side of you. Keep up the great videos. God Bless
I live in Serbia and currently my father is having his third SM. Best birddog breed. Fearless! They are not afraid of anything! Not even a vet 😅 Thunder, explosion, bigger animals, they just don't back down. They are willing to accept fight with any dog, regardless of size. Most of the time they will not start but they will accept fight. But the switch thing is really drastic. From 0 to a 100 in a split of a second. I just don't get why that breed isn't more popular, not even in Germany (talked about jt with a guy from Munster).
I have an English setter and I don’t think I’ll ever not own one but I’m also going to try other pointing breeds in there including this one, I want to try the Italiano bracco, the English pointer, a French Britney, I only upland hunt mainly so the whole duck dog is a plus but I’m not worried about that one
A youtuber hunting in South Dakota uses this dog on pheasant. I crossed a Weimaraner and a lab. Weimador is what I got. Dog mix has worked out well, only two more to re-home.
@@TargetFocusedLife the hunter has a very small channel, I have looked at many post on hunting in South Dakota. If I find that channel I will let you know. The weimaraner is like your dogs to smart for there good. Weims have same characteristic as the munsterlander- both from Germany
I attempted to buy another hunting breed, but there were so many requirements from the breeder, including that I would not be able to get the dogs papers, if I did not proved that my dog was a hunting dog… I am NOT willing to spend lots of money on a dog, and have a stranger determine what and how I should raise my dog. I passed because of that, not the Dog and for what you are mentioning here, this would be the same scenario…
I get that you want a good blood line and hunting is a big part of why people want these dogs but it's tough to take as an American that you can't have a certain breed if you're not a hunting family.
i am a VJHV judge in the german dog system and have judged quite a few KLMs. They are a wonderful dog and I whole heartily endorse the breed. Although they aren't my dog of choice, they really are a great dog. This is a very good explanation of the German testing system and the benefits of following a tight breeding standard.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon here. Great temperament, minimal shedding, excellent pointer and retriever, loves water. Also knows how to chill when not hunting.
I'm getting one this next spring! Glad someone is finally making a video on this breed!
I am german. I grew up in the region "Münsterland". We had a "Kleiner Münsterländer", also called "Heidewachtel" bei insiders. She was an extremly smart, beautyful sweet, but also watchful dog. She chased after mice, rats, squirrels, birds and so on and caught them, if we did not stop her fast. She could track for miles. Also she could run next to a horse or bike at full speed for miles on end, have a short break and do it all over again. They are almost as agil as a Malinois, but easier to handle and usually not aggressive. She was a wonderful family companion. They are absolutly not the right dog for lazy people! 😉😁
Pudelpointers are another great versatile dog. Mine has the off switch in the home but a hunting machine in the field. Low shedding is also a plus with our dog. Overall a great dog.
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m from Germany and currently training a 9 month old Deutsch Drahthaar
I’ve met a bunch of KLM‘s, great dogs that hunt clever and calm.
Living in the middle of the „Münsterland“ I am tickled so see this. Respect for not misspelling it and a pretty good pronounciation.
Greetings out of the Münsterland 👋🏻
I have had 2 Munsters. They are wonderful dogs both in the home and in the field. I am looking to get another once I retire to Kentucky next years.
They look exactly like my Springer Spaniel. And they seem to have exactly the same characteristics.
PUPPIES! I think they look like a Springer x Long Haired Pointer
Shortish fur coat German Wiredhair Pointer here! Absolutely love her, surprisingly pretty calm in the house as long as the owners (me) are calm and also have a ON switch the minute you get in the woods or field. I do enjoy the KLM coat for sure. Absolutely love the roan fur coats.
Been raised on German Shorthairs, but all bird dogs are awesome.
Great video, Steve. Dogs look and sound awesome. I grew up with English and then German shorthair pointers. Love all bird dogs!
We have a SM for our first bird dog and she has been great. Loves to hunt and is great in the house. Size is perfect and makes her easy to handle for me and my wife. So glad we discovered this breed when we were searching for a bird dog. Now the wife wants a second one haha.
have known about and had experience with them since 2003 -- I had LM's, hunting buddy has SM's -- first met at our local NAVHDA club
best two breeds in the world for hunting and family -- only slightly biased
like you said -- driven -- my first LM would hunt till his paws were raw if you let him, fantastic nose great personality -- like the SM's, just more of them to love
Very interesting and informative video. Who doesn’t like learning more about another dog breed?
These are excellent dogs, the German breed system makes it so, good explanation of how it works
So interesting! Thanks very much, Steve. Would love to learn more about different types of bird dogs.
Glad you enjoyed it. I would love to learn more as well. It would be best if I could team up with other experts and their respective breed.
Great Video. I also have a KLM, from Swanson kennels. Great Breed, as are all the German versatile dogs.
Sounds like the French Brittany, especially the hunting drive, "off switch" at home, versatile. My girl hunts constantly when let outdoors.
Be fun to hunt with you , come visit Utah , Nevada
I use a horse mane de tangler called “show sheen” on my SM for the burdocks. Spray on before a hunt and he comes back with less burrs and they are easier to get out. I get it at tractor supply.
Great video! I have 2 French bulldogs and they aren’t very good hunters. 😂.
Why did you pick this breed over say a Britney?
I am looking at getting a dog this spring and am curious.
Thanks!
German wirehaired pointer aka Deutsch Drahthaar!!! The best breed!!!
Very beautiful sweet looking dog 🐕
My favorite is a red fox Labrador retriever
Amazing dogs. We have wire hair pointing griffons WPG’s also dog worth chatting about. Thank you for sharing.
Love the video Steve but do have to comment on the comparison photo with the springers. Had you used photos of Field Bred Springers you would have seen more of a similarity with a bit longer tails, smaller ears and shorter hair. Not to mention markings very similar to the KlM. None the less they are both beautiful hunting dogs! Keep the great videos coming!!
Good point. When I went to get a picture of Springers I had to debate what to use since there is a big difference. I had honestly never seen one of the Field Bred Springers, so I used the image that looked similar to most of the Springers I have seen. I would love to learn more about the Field Bred.
Brittanies share a lot of these pros and cons
There are no cons to Brittanys!!
My Britt sure does. Hard hunter and she loves to be around people.
Steve, have hunted with someone's Large Muensterlander.
BEAUTIFUL dog. Love to see you branching out with your videos. Been here a few years, will be here a few more. But PLEASE, bring us a review on the Weatherby Orion -SXS- ! I've given up on the request for the CZ Redhead -ALL TERRAIN.( The over under for waterfowl. )
Keep up the great work.
jmp
Awesome dogs. I’ve never heard of them. I’ve always wanted a hunting dog , but where I live I wouldn’t be able to actually hunt with them that often. Maybe one day when I’m retired I could get a good dog and move closer to hunting fields.
My favorite is the field bred Gordon setter... incredible nose. Excellent pointing ability..bird wise. An off switch but huge amounts of personality.chukar Huns grouse pheasants duck super charged in the field with overnight recovery.
i’m on my third gordon. wide variety of bird sense depending on breeder and genetics. i prefer round head over the square head prefered by show folks. current gordon has incredible nose, retrieves on command, and has NEVER had a false point in 4 years. great on quail, woodcock, pheasant and doves. energy for days. hunts rabbit as a side hobby.
@@grandunionnews2510 mine won't even look at a rabbit. But wow what a hunting , pointing , retrieving machine
I had a Gordon name Luci. Great dog and I miss her.
@@timothysotelo3868 they are great dogs and I love mine. She sleeps in my bed every night. But in the field she doesn't want to know you...she is so serious it's incredible how serious she takes hunting..a pointing retrieving machine like you never seen...and smoking fast for as many days you want to hunt.
A super dog for sure
Awesome information!! I always know when you post these sit-down style videos I am going to learn something new. Also, It's pretty funny / ironic that when explaining how smart the dog is, you spelled 'intelligence' incorrectly. I used to spell rough "ruff" when submitting my "rough draft" papers for review until I finally figured it out in like 10th grade...
Hmmmm…this sounds like a great dog breed to consider, not sure I’ve seen a breeder in Idaho but I’ll be checking when I’m ready
I hunt rice for waterfowl and pheasants on a club northeast of Sacramento, Is this dog a good fit for the climate I hunt and the type of hunting I do? Great informative video, Thanks
I know nothing about a KLM besides what you said in this video, but I do not see any pics of a KLM sitting in a duckblind soaking wet while ice is forming on its coat. Can they?
Alway fancied having a Duck Toller..
Id appreciate any advice people have got on that breed please.
Great info on the KlM. I have a Epagneul Breton (French Brittany). Their club standards are the same as yours. Can you run your KIM's in UKC pointing tests ? CEB can run hunt tests
and conformation. The main CEB are held once a year here in the US. Judges from France come and judge hunt and the conformation tests. One draw back from your breed is the
burr thing !! Keep up the good work on your breeding. Strict practices are the only way we can keep our dogs pure. Thanks Steve-Merry Xmas to you and the Family
I’m a retriever guy a a general rule. I’ve had a few labs. Currently have a golden (field bred and tested) and have a springer from field trial lines as my pheasant/guide dog. I’ve put a lot of thought into getting a KLM. I’ve hunted with a few.
How do you feel about range? One of my things is I want a dog that ranges 150-200 yard in appropriate ground, then tighten up in the woods or in thicker cover. I’ve been told that KLM are closer working methodical dogs. I’d like to find one that is a little leggy and covers ground when sharp-tail hunting
Generally the KlM are closer working dogs as you mentioned. Not saying you couldn't work with them to get them to range more but most naturally work closer.
Get a Large Munsterlander. Ranges 150-200 for sage grouse
That was very informative and interesting, never heard of that breed. What’s the average weight of an adult female?? Your dog is beautiful. Nice to see this other side of you. Keep up the great videos. God Bless
I live in Serbia and currently my father is having his third SM.
Best birddog breed. Fearless! They are not afraid of anything! Not even a vet 😅 Thunder, explosion, bigger animals, they just don't back down. They are willing to accept fight with any dog, regardless of size. Most of the time they will not start but they will accept fight.
But the switch thing is really drastic. From 0 to a 100 in a split of a second.
I just don't get why that breed isn't more popular, not even in Germany (talked about jt with a guy from Munster).
Seem like nice dogs. I like having a dog that versatile. I have field bred goldens
I have an English setter and I don’t think I’ll ever not own one but I’m also going to try other pointing breeds in there including this one, I want to try the Italiano bracco, the English pointer, a French Britney, I only upland hunt mainly so the whole duck dog is a plus but I’m not worried about that one
Can you do German Shorthaired Pointer?
Was raised around and always had English setters, was wondering how much one of your male pups goes for?
Hows the shedding ? Anything like a lab ?
you have pictured a bench springer spaniel. The field springer spaniel looks just like a munsy
I’ve a field bred springer in black and white undocked, he’s really tall and lean, I’m often asked if it’s Munster, 👍
How do they handle a big goose over water?
How are they I cold weather?
GWP are the king of German breeds!
Never heard of this breed
Muy lindo perro de cazeria recogedor belleza de videos 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨
Every breed is versatile.
GSP for the win! Most versatile hunting dog. Got 2 of them
I looked at on couple years ago, no breeder's in my area .
It can be tough to find a breeder near you. We have buyers that come from all across the country to pick up a pups.
Where are you located?
@@TargetFocusedLife Southeast Pennsylvania
I have seen them, but never heard of this breed….
Kleine Münsterländer or French Brittany for bird dogs.
I would have said Brittany!
I’ve never heard of them
Beagles and only beagles. Those who own and work them know why.
Just put a deposit down on an LM!
A youtuber hunting in South Dakota uses this dog on pheasant. I crossed a Weimaraner and a lab. Weimador is what I got. Dog mix has worked out well, only two more to re-home.
Do you know that name of the TH-camr? I've never hunted with a Weimaraner, what do you like most about them?
@@TargetFocusedLifeGerman lines tend to be gritty, usually good dogs with a certain Reputation.
@@TargetFocusedLife the hunter has a very small channel, I have looked at many post on hunting in South Dakota. If I find that channel I will let you know. The weimaraner is like your dogs to smart for there good. Weims have same characteristic as the munsterlander- both from Germany
I attempted to buy another hunting breed, but there were so many requirements from the breeder, including that I would not be able to get the dogs papers, if I did not proved that my dog was a hunting dog… I am NOT willing to spend lots of money on a dog, and have a stranger determine what and how I should raise my dog. I passed because of that, not the Dog and for what you are mentioning here, this would be the same scenario…
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I get that you want a good blood line and hunting is a big part of why people want these dogs but it's tough to take as an American that you can't have a certain breed if you're not a hunting family.