about our puppies
Thoughtful planning, careful pairings, and a commitment to the breed.
FGD breeding philosophy
Our litters happen only after a lot of research and careful planning. We don’t breed for the money, and we don’t just use whatever dog happens to be convenient. Each breeding is planned by matching our females with the male we feel best complements them while striving to maintain the breed standard and the qualities that make the Small Munsterlander such a versatile dog.
Just as importantly, we match our puppies to the right buyers. We want each puppy to end up in a home where it can thrive. Our goal is to build a lasting relationship with the families who bring one of our puppies home, and we do our best to maintain that connection through our network as the dogs grow and develop.
Our Spring 2026 Litter has arrived.
We’re excited to share that on April 1st, 2026, we welcomed our River x Cooper litter! 11 puppies total, 6 males and 5 females.
If you’re interested in learning more about puppies from this current litter please complete our puppy questionnaire below or contact us via the form at the bottom of this page.
Puppy application process
The first step is filling out the puppy questionnaire. Once that’s submitted, I’ll get in touch so we can have a conversation and make sure the breed—and the timing of a litter—is a good fit for you.
As the puppies grow, you’ll receive updates along the way. When the puppies reach 8 weeks old, arrangements will be made for pickup.
At that stage, your puppy will not be house broke yet, but they will have started some early development such as crate exposure and simple introductions like birds to begin seeing their natural hunting desire.
How our puppies are raised
We focus on early development designed to build confident, capable dogs.
Our goal is to raise healthy, well-rounded puppies that reflect the qualities of their parents. We hope our puppies will carry forward the traits we value—strong health, natural ability, and the potential to succeed in training, testing, and hunting.
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Our puppies are raised using the Puppy Culture program, which focuses on early neurological stimulation, confidence building, and thoughtful early socialization.
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Around 4–6 weeks of age, puppies begin experiencing more of everyday life both inside and outside. As they grow and become more confident, we gradually introduce new sights, sounds, and environments.
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Between 6–8 weeks, puppies begin light exposure to birds, bumpers, and time in the field to help encourage their natural instincts. We do not expose puppies to gunfire at this stage, but we encourage owners to follow proper introduction methods such as those taught by Perfection Kennels and their gun acclimation approach once the puppy is older.
Get in touch.
I’m always happy to talk, so feel free to reach out if you have questions about our dogs, an upcoming litter or training support for your dog.