Runt vs brute

[Wild one]

Well I am trying to pick which pup I should go for. I have the choice of either the runt or the brute of the litter. Talking to the breeder the runt is no doubt smaller than the rest and the brute is a giant for the breed. Both a healthy and the markings I am looking for.

It is a small munsterlander plans are mostly for ducks and the odd goose over water. Most goose hunting is field. Never trained a dog for pointing but plan on attempting. So upland maybe be a secondary. If the dog only retrieves I am happy enough

The dog will be an inside dog as well

[takla1]

Ive breed litters on and off for yrs {german shepards PB]and always gave the pick of the litter {healthiest } to friends or family.
The pick will be the one that figured out the tit contains the milk the fastest then dominates it on feedings.
Ive also seen runts of the litter that turned out as large as the pick of the litter later on down the road if size is part of your criteria .
have fun with your new dog
takla

[Wild one]

I see benefits to both smaller and a larger dog is part of the problem

In the past I have picked my pups by watching them but unfortunately the breeder is in Alberta so stuck going by pic's. I know the runt has been spoiled so should be a good people dog but the breed is known as a good family dog anyway.

Tough making the choice without being able to observe the pups in person

[nature girl]

Id go for the runt. As long as I can remember my grandpa has always called me a runt.

[Ghengis Khandrey]

I try to pick based on personality. Would you want a dog that fights you for dominance or a calmer more reserved dog?

[takla1]

I try to pick based on personality. Would you want a dog that fights you for dominance or a calmer more reserved dog?

you can solve the problem of a dominant dog thru obedience training and if a difficult prospect you can roll the dog

takla

[Wild one]

I try to pick based on personality. Would you want a dog that fights you for dominance or a calmer more reserved dog?

Never had issues with dominance not worried about it

[tadpole]

Smaler Munslander is a such a great breed to have, don't you mind to share the breeder contact?

[Wild one]

Smaler Munslander is a such a great breed to have, don't you mind to share the breeder contact?

There is 2 in Alberta the batch I am getting mine from are all spoken for. I know the other breeder is trying a pairing in May. I will bug my wife for contact info if you are interested

Odds are you will be on a waiting list but no deposit till pups are born

[IronNoggin]

... Talking to the breeder the runt is no doubt smaller than the rest and the brute is a giant for the breed.

You since nailed it. Damn hard call without witnessing their personalities hands on.
Either could be exactly what you are seeking.
In that situation I would ask for the breeder to ID the "Smartest" one of the litter - hopefully the one you ask is a hunter, and realizes where you're coming from...

Picking one from afar is something I've never done in person...

It is a small munsterlander plans are mostly for ducks and the odd goose over water. Most goose hunting is field. Never trained a dog for pointing but plan on attempting. So upland maybe be a secondary.

Excellent choice of breed for what you are seeking. My Parents have run gun dogs for damn near 70 years now. They love their slightly larger versions of the Münsterländer (or Großer Münsterländer). Love family & kids, and perform like champions in the field. Pa is running one these years mostly on pheasants, so I'd hazard a guess yours will likely do OK with upland game. All of his have excelled in that pursuit. He & Ma prefer female hunting dogs/pets, and they don't ever get near the 65 pound size or so of the larger males. More like 40 - 45. Even though they call this version "Greater" or "Larger".

BTW: I voted for the Brute, but Boogsy (150+ pounds now) made me do it...

Tadpole: A Very Serious Consideration is in order Buddy!

Cheers,
Nog