German Spitz – Giant
VS
Large Münsterländer
German Spitz – Giant vs Large Münsterländer
Compare German Spitz – Giant and Large Münsterländer side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
German Spitz – Giant
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
15 – 25 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Sponsored Ad
Characteristics
German Spitz – Giant
Great with kids
High energy
Medium
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
About Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
Similar breeds
View more
-fullscreen.jpg)
