Iron Oak Kennels

v.d. Eiseneiche & v.d. Wildblumen

“In the watery reeds today and tomorrow in the field, Recovered and revealed in the forest, Predators subdued, the lost retrieved, That is what makes a versatile hunting dog!”

— Edmund Löns

Truly versatile companion gundog Kleiner kleine Small Münsterländer Munsterlander Muensterlaender puppies bred to the original German standard great for grouse, pheasant, rabbits, quail, deer, blood tracking,. Alternative to drahthaar, langhaar, german wirehaired pointer, large munsterlander, english setter

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Kleine Münsterländer

  • The Kleine Münsterländer is German versatile pointing breed. A key distinction between the KlM and the American bred Small Munsterlander is that our dogs are specifically selected as a result of stringent breeding requirements including heath, temperament, and performance testing that produces a well rounded companion with versatility that includes blood tracking, hunting furred game, and intensive retrieving.

  • We are members of KlM-GNA, the only breed club in North America recognized by the Verband für Kleine Münsterländer, the parent club of the breed. The breed club enforces our strict breeding standards which ensure you receive a puppy with sound temperament, good health, solid working ability, and true versatility.

  • In order to be certified for breeding both sire and dam must pass performance tests that verify their capabilities as useful versatile hunting dogs. These tests include gunfire sensitivity, searching, tracking, pointing, retrieving, and obedience; in field, forest, and water.

    Additionally, both sire and dam must pass stringent health and temperament screenings.

    Finally, breeders must handle their own dogs in tests so that they can accurately speak to the qualities in their dogs.

Five brown and white puppies sitting on a blue and gray elevated dog bed outside, behind a black wire fence.

Iron Oak Kennels

  • With over a decade of experience training dogs and coaching dog owners, the breeders at Iron Oak Kennels have a unique perspective that informs their approach to breeding. Of course we select dogs for breeding that demonstrate high drive and natural hunting ability, but we prioritize solid temperament in the form of environmental stability and strong nerve.

    We assist owners in developing their dog into a bombproof companion in addition to a monster hunting dog. We believe that the ideal companion gundog is mannerly, and cooperative both in the home and on the hunt. Clarifying windows for drive expression is a critical component to creating this ideal balance that few hunting dog breeders are knowledgeable enough to pull off.

  • We have extensive experience raising and training dogs from puppyhood through adulthood, as well as obedience training, and resolving a wide variety of behavior problems. Our years of experience fixing problems has helped us develop a proactive approach to dog development helping ensure you never encounter those problems in the first place.

    The overwhelming majority of issues that arise with dogs are due to lack of intentional planning and execution of a management and training plan. But it is difficult to be adequately prepared without experience. Rely on our expertise to make your puppy raising and training experience as smooth as possible.

    We train our personal dogs ourselves, start to finish, and handle them in JGV and NAVHDA tests. We never outsource any aspect of their training and development. This gives us an intimate understanding of our own dogs that many other breeders simply do not have.

    Our dogs’ abilities to find, handle, and recover wild game are proven year after year on public land in a variety of environments throughout the country.

  • Every puppy owner receives a puppy that has been developed in our training system from birth through at least 8 weeks of age. They have completed early neurological stimulation and early scent introduction, been well socialized, exposed to a wide variety of environmental stimuli, fostered confidence and a love of learning, and have a head start on crate training and house breaking.

    Once your new pup goes home you will have access to weekly live (with recordings available) virtual check-ins to help with the transition, get your questions answered, and to get solutions to any problems that may come up. These sessions continue for 8 weeks, ensuring you maximize the outcomes during your puppy's critical development period.

    You will also receive access to our online puppy development guide. This is the result of our years of experience and helps further guide you through important exercises and considerations to give your puppy the best possible foundation for all future endeavors.

    All of this valuable support is included with the purchase of your puppy.

  • In addition to all of the included benefits, we offer additional support as you train your KlM to be a well mannered companion, and a fantastic hunting dog.

    Puppy owners who commit to testing their dog through the JGHV testing system receive free in-person and online training support for the VJP, HZP, and VGP tests.

    Owners are additionally entitled to discounted pricing on all of our other training services.

  • We prioritize puppy buyers who are willing to test their dogs through the JGHV system. Testing your dog through our breed club performance evaluations provides valuable feedback to us about our breeding program and helps inform future breeding decisions.

    Not only do we help you prepare your dog for the test but we also attend our club sponsored tests in person whenever possible and help ease the logistical burdens of testing your dog by organizing lodging for everyone participating in the tests.

  • Puppy buyers also get access to our public land wild game hunt camps. We take multiple trips to game rich environments each year and love sharing the experience with others. These are not guided hunts. Instead we educate you on the species we are hunting, how to scout, and how to work with your dog. This way, you can feel a true sense of accomplishment as you successfully hunt wild game, that you scouted, over your dog.

    Typical camps include prairie grouse and partridge in September, upland and waterfowl mixed bag hunts in October/November, and upland mixed bag hunts in January.

A young brown and white dog with a red collar sniffing a tree trunk outdoors.

Breeder Expectations

  • v.d. Wildbumen has selected two healthy KlM who are licensed to breed by Verband fur Kleine Muensterlaender, e.V. A sire and dam with compatible pedigrees for the purpose of breeding good character, strong hunting traits, healthy genetics, and sound conformation.

    KlMs are wonderful dogs. They are healthy, well-built, active, and bred to have a high prey drive. Training for these dogs begins right away to help develop a cooperative relationship, continue to build confidence in all different environments, and to focus their energy in the right direction. Training should continue into adulthood. 

  • Our puppies are raised in a home environment. They have exposure to a variety of everyday things such as vacuums, umbrellas, pots and pans, etc. They also have had some field trips under their belt, which will help them get accustomed to car rides in addition to the experiences we have at our destinations.

    By the time the puppies are ready to go home, between 8 and 9 weeks old, they have begun house-breaking, crate introductions, and even some obedience. They have been introduced to game (as appropriate), and water if the weather cooperates. They have had positive experiences with other people, and children if possible. 

  • Our goal is to place the puppy with the best possible home. We make placement, that we consider the best possible placement, to meet your desired traits in a puppy. Our goal is a placement in which you and your puppy will thrive. In order to assist in this placement, we require potential homes to complete an extensive questionnaire asking about their living situation, their experience in dogs, and what they are looking for in a Kleine Münsterländer.

  • We will maintain detailed health records, as well as behavioral/developmental records. We will evaluate the puppies between 7.5 and 8 weeks old to help us determine placement. The puppies will be wormed and will have been examined by our veterinarian. They will have received their first set of shots when the vet advises. 

  • If for any reason, and at any age, a home is no longer able to care for their dog, we are fully willing to take the dog back, without judgment. You will also receive training support and guidance, along with access to a private web-based group where you can ask questions, etc.

Buyer Expectations

  • Our owners should be people who have researched the breed and are familiar with the versatility and drive that the KlM possesses. Our owners should be people that enjoy hunting with their dog, and who are ready and willing to train their dog for obedience. Our owners should like the affection of a dog and not mind dog hair and shedding. Our owners should be seeking a dog with drive and should possess a willingness to train their dog in order to control that drive, even when the dog is off-leash. Our owners should be willing to take the time and effort to work with their dog on a regular basis. 

  • Our owners should be prepared to establish clear boundaries, create productive routines, and train their dog to respect and live within those boundaries. Our owners should commit to the time and effort it takes to train their dog to be polite and respectful members of their family and the community. Our owners should use fair and balanced training methods in order to provide appropriate feedback to the dog. Our owners should be active hunters, and should be able to provide their dog with appropriate physical and mental challenges. Our owners should be willing to participate in the JGHV breed tests in order to help better the breed. 

  • Owners should be open and honest with us about their experience and intentions. Owners should have a willingness to be members of the KlM-GNA. Owners should be honest about their ability and desire to own a KlM. Owners should be willing to stay in touch with us on a regular basis, be open to advice, and be genuine in their commitments, be willing to ask for help and eager to learn and grow with their KlM. Owners interested in breeding are expected to be honest and committed to the breeding requirements.

  • Owners should be sure that it’s the right time to add a puppy to their family. We do not ship puppies as freight, so new owners must be able to come and get their puppy themselves. Owners should make their puppy a priority within their family and make a life-long commitment to that puppy. Owners should provide a safe environment, utilizing crates or kennels when unable to supervise. Owners should be prepared to feed their puppy high-quality food and to provide all necessary health care for the life of their dog. And, owners should participate in breed performance testing as well as the health tests required for breedable dogs (if willing to breed).

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