Large Münsterländer vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Large Münsterländer and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Large Münsterländer
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Large Münsterländer
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 65 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
29 – 30 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
Not available
Aggressiveness
3/5
Not available
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
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.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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