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Munsterlander, n.|ˈmʌnstə-, ˈmʊnstəlændə(r)|
Also munsterlander.
[a. Ger. Münsterlander, f. the name of Münsterland, a region of western Germany where the breed originated.]
A breed of long-haired dog, originally bred for hunting, and occurring in two varieties, the larger black-and-white kind resembling a pointer or setter, the smaller more like a (usu. brown and white) spaniel; a dog of this breed.
[1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 26 Sept. 40/7 The little German dog with the big name, the kleine Munsterlander Heidewachtel is known on this side of the water as a small Munsterland pointer.] 1970Dog World 6 Nov. 1739/1 Munsterlander setters... This is a breed of gundog which looks very much like the English working Setter but is a little heavier in build... A long-haired dog, always black and white, who will point game and retrieve it... These dogs must not be confused with Munsterlander Spaniels, who are always brown and white and of Spaniel size. 1974Country Life 21 Feb. 356/2 Pharaoh hounds, large munsterlanders and Hungarian pulis are well established. 1976Shooting Times & Country Mag. 18–24 Nov., This Novice Stake was open to all breeds that hunt, point and retrieve and comprised five Weimaraners, six GSP's and one Large Munsterlander. 1988Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 26 Apr. 2/5 Mrs Fergusson said she would have to wait until next year before she could get another munsterlander. |