Smålandsstövare
VS
Large Münsterländer
Smålandsstövare vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 54 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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.
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