Hovawart
VS
Kleine Münsterländer
Hovawart vs Kleine Münsterländer
Compare Hovawart and Kleine 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
Hovawart
Kleine Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
51 – 54 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Kleine Münsterländer
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
About Kleine Münsterländer
The Kleine Münsterländer is a medium, brown‑and‑white versatile gundog from Germany, combining elegant, easy‑care feathered coat with strong working ability. People‑oriented, sensitive and intelligent, it needs regular training, mental challenge and active outdoor life but relaxes calmly at home.
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