Well maybe, but my neighbors 3 little girls would disagree with this thinking.You got lucky given the genetic makeup. I still wouldn't trust it around children.
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Well maybe, but my neighbors 3 little girls would disagree with this thinking.You got lucky given the genetic makeup. I still wouldn't trust it around children.
I've bird hunted for 40 years and been around all the top hunting breeds. My Muensters have had no formal training, just my sorry-azz attempts. Absolutely will not quit, great noses but best of all they are calm and so make terrific house dogs.
I have never heard of this breed until this thread and started researching them. Amazing animals! Breeding is very selective to preserve the genetics. I don't hunt as much as I once did, a few times a year, would probably go more if I had a good dog now that I am retired with more time. My guess is these dogs are very expensive and most breeders won't sell one to just anyone - you have to promise to have it trained and use it often.
Last I heard there were not enough Muensters in the US to be AKC registered. The breeders I've met are kinda fanatics about this breed. They routinely go back to Germany for fresh stock so the genetics stay good. To a certain extent, when you buy one it is kind of word of mouth between the breeders. If you have a good rep with breeder A, word gets out to breeders B, C, D...... They really are nuts about protecting this breed. I got my last one in 2011 and paid a cool grand for her. Never looked back.
On a quick search I found a breeder in KC and one in Brainard, NE. They have quite the web sites, one tends to be more about the social aspect and the other on the hunting part. Beautiful dogs and by all accounts, very smart naturally. The price, even in 2011 doesn't surprise me, that is if they even would sell one.
I was looking at a different breed several years ago and contacted a breeder. He asked what I was looking for and I said, a dog that is trainable, natural hunter, one that loves to ride with me in the truck and be at home with my wife and I. He said he would not sell me one of his dogs.
A friend recently purchased the same breed and I asked him if he had to certify his life away and he said yes. The breeder made him promise a whole bunch of things about training, how often he hunts with them, if he breeds them and it was nuts.
I understand the point of keeping the breed as pure as possible. That makes perfect sense given how many have been destroyed over the years. Where would a person even start on looking at the Munsterlanders?
I had a farmer friend who was sure his Chow Chow was a great family dog until it tore the face off of his 6 year old. Had another friend whose father-in-law's Chow went for the face of her 3 year old. Left permanent facial scars. Horrible breed.Well maybe, but my neighbors 3 little girls would disagree with this thinking.
My wife had a bad experience with a full breed chow as well.I had a farmer friend who was sure his Chow Chow was a great family dog until it tore the face off of his 6 year old. Had another friend whose father-in-law's Chow went for the face of her 3 year old. Left permanent facial scars. Horrible breed.
You always know the most people who have had the worst problems. I'm beginning to see a pattern here.I had a farmer friend who was sure his Chow Chow was a great family dog until it tore the face off of his 6 year old. Had another friend whose father-in-law's Chow went for the face of her 3 year old. Left permanent facial scars. Horrible breed.
I've had 2 Chow mixes meself. The 1st was an awesome dog, but she had no F's to give about people or dogs she didn't know (but was super chill) never gave us no problems.My wife had a bad experience with a full breed chow as well.
We've had 2 partially chow mixes and couldn't ask for 2 sweeter dogs. Every dog is different and ours have been great.
Well I'm getting old so I've seen lots of crap in may days. I told the one Chow Chow owner when I visited him on his farm that he needed to get rid of that dog before it hurt one of his kids. You could tell that dog was barely tolerating his kids and the Chow Chow's reputation is well known. Some vets won't even let them in their office. A few months after I told him that, the dog literally tore one of his kids' face off. I've had many canine pets over the past 60+ years and have hunted behind everything from labs, to Muensters, GSH pointers, Springers, Brittanys to even a duck retrieving Cocker Spaniel (not kidding), The Cocker was amazing. He would literally kick a Chessie's ass to take a duck away from it in the water. I didn't hunt a lot after college but the guys I went with always had dogs.You always know the most people who have had the worst problems. I'm beginning to see a pattern here.
Very sorry. Great dogs. Hope you adopt another.This thread makes me sad at the moment, just had to put down my 15 and half year old Aussie....such a great girl.
Very sorry. Great dogs. Hope you adopt another.
RBP,Thought I might as well reply to this thread than posting a new one. My dog became sick 3 weeks ago and stopped eating, after a few rounds of anti biotics, x rays found nothing, and no improvement I have scheduled with the vet to put her down tomorrow. It pains me, but watching her suffer and wither away pains me more. This is my first dog and have never witnessed the process before and am just looking advice on what to expect if you have been through it. She's been a good dog for me and my family. I thought we had a few more good years together left to share, but as in life, we don't get to dictate when the time comes.
VizslaSince football news is going to be very sparse for a while, let's try a OT question. What's your favorite breed of dog?
Mine simply is a German Shepherd.
Could not have said it any better. One of the saddest days of my life. I feel the tears coming back now, and it's been 5 years. You're doing the right thing. Google the 10 commandments of dog ownership.RBP,
I've been through this 5 times already and I can say it never gets any easier. I can still tear up just thinking about it.
Having said that, you're doing them a kindness by ending their suffering. These 4-legged friends become our babies and we are tasked with caring for them. Having done all that you could for her will give you comfort after it's over. It's going to hurt seeing her go but knowing you're doing what's best for her is what will get you through it.
I pray that the Lord will give you and your family peace, comfort and strength in this difficult time.
gspSince football news is going to be very sparse for a while, let's try a OT question. What's your favorite breed of dog?
Mine simply is a German Shepherd.