Miscellaneous Class

Small Munsterlander

Small Munsterlander is a large dog in the Miscellaneous Class. Adult weight is 40–60 lb, height is 20.5–21 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Devoted, Self-confident.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Small Munsterlander dog
Photo: PCullomO · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan12–14 years
Weight40–60 lb
SizeLargeGroupMiscellaneous Class

Height

20.5–21 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

4 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 50 lb is about 9.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Miscellaneous Class. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 4 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Hip and Elbow Certification. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Small Munsterlander is 40–60 lb.

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