Why a “Classic” Kleine / Small Munsterlander?
In many countries puppies are produced from parents who have not passed any kind of natural ability performance test; let alone using any kind of advanced standardized performance test so comparisons can be made, for breeding purposes, across countries or even breeders. We are all aware of breeds that have become popular. Demand increases, indiscriminate breeding expands and soon a breed that originated to hunt no longer has any natural drive or skill to do so. Genetic disorders become more prevalent, and temperament issues suddenly appear. ("Unauthorized Back Yard Breeding is in Fashion in Europe") In many countries the breeders have breed for specialization based on the type of hunting done by their hunters. This resulted in KLM sub-types which have lost their versatility. The versatility is vital to the overall performance and more importantly the elevated intelligence of this breed. This versatility is especially important in the breeding population. It is their high intelligence that allows a KLM to be trained to specialize in all aspects of the hunt: 1) in the field, 2) in the forest, 3) in the water and equally skilled before and after the shot. The ability to specialize through training is a fundamental characteristic of the Classic KLM. With the loss of versatility comes the loss of intelligence---I think you will agree people and dogs rise to the expectations demanded of them.
To preserve and promote this fundamental versatility characteristic, standardized performance testing and physical conformation evaluations are required for any Classic KLMs being evaluated for breeding: i.e. PERFORMANCE BREEDING. This standardized performance and physical conformation evaluation has been practiced in Germany (the home of the KLM) for decades. Because of the none existence or lack of any type of standardized performance and confirmation evaluation outside of Germany the German parent KLM Breed Organization, Kleine Munsterlander-Duetchland (KlM-D), only approves the use of German stud dogs and limits the sale of offspring (pups) to Classic KLM Breed Clubs in countries that are actively pursuing approved standardized performance testing and conformation evaluations to guide their breeding programs.
KlM-GNA is one of the approved Breed Clubs. KLM-GNA as a landesgruppe (regional club) of KLM-D adheres to and practices these approved standardized performance tests and conformation evaluation. KLM-GNA is the ONLY Small Munsterlander Breed Organization in North America whose breeders are allowed to evaluate their dogs through the KLM-D standardized performance tests and confirmation evaluation, only those dogs who satisfactorily complete these tests and evaluations are allowed to breed. These standards and evaluation are what preserves the versatility, character and temperament of the Classic KlM .
KLM-GNA breeders and their kennel facilities must meet the highest standards for their dogs and puppies. Kennels and litters are inspected to guarantee adherence. WHY WOULD YOU CONSIDER ANY OTHER SOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSIC KLEINE / SMALL MUNSTERLANDER?
In many countries puppies are produced from parents who have not passed any kind of natural ability performance test; let alone using any kind of advanced standardized performance test so comparisons can be made, for breeding purposes, across countries or even breeders. We are all aware of breeds that have become popular. Demand increases, indiscriminate breeding expands and soon a breed that originated to hunt no longer has any natural drive or skill to do so. Genetic disorders become more prevalent, and temperament issues suddenly appear. ("Unauthorized Back Yard Breeding is in Fashion in Europe") In many countries the breeders have breed for specialization based on the type of hunting done by their hunters. This resulted in KLM sub-types which have lost their versatility. The versatility is vital to the overall performance and more importantly the elevated intelligence of this breed. This versatility is especially important in the breeding population. It is their high intelligence that allows a KLM to be trained to specialize in all aspects of the hunt: 1) in the field, 2) in the forest, 3) in the water and equally skilled before and after the shot. The ability to specialize through training is a fundamental characteristic of the Classic KLM. With the loss of versatility comes the loss of intelligence---I think you will agree people and dogs rise to the expectations demanded of them.
To preserve and promote this fundamental versatility characteristic, standardized performance testing and physical conformation evaluations are required for any Classic KLMs being evaluated for breeding: i.e. PERFORMANCE BREEDING. This standardized performance and physical conformation evaluation has been practiced in Germany (the home of the KLM) for decades. Because of the none existence or lack of any type of standardized performance and confirmation evaluation outside of Germany the German parent KLM Breed Organization, Kleine Munsterlander-Duetchland (KlM-D), only approves the use of German stud dogs and limits the sale of offspring (pups) to Classic KLM Breed Clubs in countries that are actively pursuing approved standardized performance testing and conformation evaluations to guide their breeding programs.
KlM-GNA is one of the approved Breed Clubs. KLM-GNA as a landesgruppe (regional club) of KLM-D adheres to and practices these approved standardized performance tests and conformation evaluation. KLM-GNA is the ONLY Small Munsterlander Breed Organization in North America whose breeders are allowed to evaluate their dogs through the KLM-D standardized performance tests and confirmation evaluation, only those dogs who satisfactorily complete these tests and evaluations are allowed to breed. These standards and evaluation are what preserves the versatility, character and temperament of the Classic KlM .
KLM-GNA breeders and their kennel facilities must meet the highest standards for their dogs and puppies. Kennels and litters are inspected to guarantee adherence. WHY WOULD YOU CONSIDER ANY OTHER SOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSIC KLEINE / SMALL MUNSTERLANDER?