Our Commitment to Excellence
Robingun Kennels' goal is to breed the best Small Munsterlanders possible that are true to the German FCI standard.
We have made sure that we own only the best breeding stock that are healthy, proven hunting dogs and good companions in the home. We have imported dogs from five countries in Europe to insure we only have the healthiest and best breeding stock that you will find anywhere. All of our dogs are hunted, trained and tested by us as well as they are pets in our home. We also have a large heated/cooled kennel facility. ALL of our breeding stock has passed at least two levels in the NAVHDA testing system which surpasses the minimum Natural Ability test requirement to be approved for breeding by the SMCNA. A dog's temperament is equally important to us as their hunting ability so we strive to produce truly versatile hunting dogs that can not only hunt but be a lifelong member of a family. In addition to providing a six year health guarantee on all of our puppies, we also provide each owner with a puppy training manual we wrote and we offer our advice and assistance in training the puppy. The puppies we raise are evaluated by one or more SMCNA Breed Council member at 8 weeks of age for their conformation and temperament. We do our best to match puppies with the prospective owner's hunting/training experience and their personal lifestyle. Each litter that we whelp is planned and genetically calculated in advance with the help of our mentor and partner, Tom McDonald, because we are committed to producing the best puppies possible and we care about the breed's health and the future genetics of the breed here in the U.S. |
Tom McDonald with Gero vom Kinderbach and Pam Robinson with Zandor vom Fuchseck - our males imported from Germany that are five days apart in age,
We work very hard to match puppies with the prospective owner's hunting/training experience and their personal lifestyle. We only breed the highest quality Small Munsterlanders that have proven test scores, natural hunting instincts and stable temperaments.
We want our puppies to go to the best homes possible so we ask prospective buyers to fill out a questionnaire before we will agree to sell them a puppy. Puppies we sell are well socialized with people and other pets and they will have their first shots, be wormed, micro-chipped and dew claws will be removed. We are the only SMCNA breeder who has always offered a six year genetic health guarantee. Our puppies sell for $1800-$2000 depending on the pairing. We evaluate all of our puppies' temperament and conformation before they are placed with their owners as well as they will be well-socialized and introduced to birds and water. Our puppies go to their owners having been wormed, dew claws removed and with their first shots. All of our puppies will be registered with NAVHDA and the SMCNA. We sell to only responsible owners and utilize the "Breeding Restriction" registration offered by the NAVHDA registry. We also require that the puppies we sell test in the NAVHDA Natural Ability test before they are 16 months old. We are happy to train and handle the pups in the Natural Ability Test for the owners. NAVHDA (The North American Hunting Dog Association) is the foundation registry and testing organization used for the Small Munsterlander Club in North America. By NAVHDA using a "standard" for testing purposes, Robingun Kennels can compare our Small Munsterlanders with other versatile breeds. We only sell our puppies to hunting homes. |
Robingun Kennels chooses to test our potential breeding stock in not only the NAVHDA Natural Ability test (comparable to the German VJP test) but also the UPT (comparable to the German HZP test) or UT test at a young age. We believe that a truly versatile dog should not only have the natural ability to hunt but the ability, desire and cooperation to hunt in a variety of hunting situations that are measured in the UPT/UT tests. All of our breeding stock has passed at least two levels of testing, which is not only a testimony to the inherited hunting traits of the dogs we own, but a testimony about the train-ability of the dogs we own and have produced.
We have produced 51 puppies since 2013 and ten dogs we have produced have already been approved for breeding by the SMCNA. Twenty-eight puppies have been evaluated in the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test so far and 100% of those puppies have passed the test. Twenty of the puppies earned a Prize I, seven earned a Prize II and one earned a Prize III.
We are proud of the fact that we have tested ALL of our dogs used for breeding in at least two levels of the NAVHDA testing system. This way we make sure we are breeding only the best dogs by measuring their inherited traits that are evaluated in the basic natural ability puppy test as well as in the upper level tests which gives us a better insight into the temperament and train-ability of our dogs. This way we have a complete performance evaluation on each of our dogs hunting ability and temperament before they are used for breeding. We also have our dogs' conformation evaluated by the UKC and/or IABCA and all of our breeding stock have earned Conformation titles for the breed as well as several of our dogs have won titles at conformation shows where they were judged against other versatile hunting dog breeds.
Seven of our dogs (VC Joker, Gunnar, Nixie Rae, Zandor, Branka, Ukon and Tevah) passed two levels of the NAVHDA tests before they were 25 months of age. Three of our dogs have qualified for the NAVHDA Invitational which is the highest level of testing in the NAVHDA system. Only those dogs that have achieved a Prize I in the Utility Test are eligible. This limits the entry to exceptional animals who have demonstrated a high level of training and tests their skills in the advanced work.
We have produced 51 puppies since 2013 and ten dogs we have produced have already been approved for breeding by the SMCNA. Twenty-eight puppies have been evaluated in the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test so far and 100% of those puppies have passed the test. Twenty of the puppies earned a Prize I, seven earned a Prize II and one earned a Prize III.
We are proud of the fact that we have tested ALL of our dogs used for breeding in at least two levels of the NAVHDA testing system. This way we make sure we are breeding only the best dogs by measuring their inherited traits that are evaluated in the basic natural ability puppy test as well as in the upper level tests which gives us a better insight into the temperament and train-ability of our dogs. This way we have a complete performance evaluation on each of our dogs hunting ability and temperament before they are used for breeding. We also have our dogs' conformation evaluated by the UKC and/or IABCA and all of our breeding stock have earned Conformation titles for the breed as well as several of our dogs have won titles at conformation shows where they were judged against other versatile hunting dog breeds.
Seven of our dogs (VC Joker, Gunnar, Nixie Rae, Zandor, Branka, Ukon and Tevah) passed two levels of the NAVHDA tests before they were 25 months of age. Three of our dogs have qualified for the NAVHDA Invitational which is the highest level of testing in the NAVHDA system. Only those dogs that have achieved a Prize I in the Utility Test are eligible. This limits the entry to exceptional animals who have demonstrated a high level of training and tests their skills in the advanced work.
We encourage anyone looking for a SM puppy to use caution if a breeder is not a member of a recognized breed club. Breeders who are only NAVHDA members in the U.S. may not be reputable breeders who are held to any breed or health standards.
Prospective buyers are welcome to visit us to see our kennel & our dogs working in the field/water.
Robingun Kennels was selected to be the featured breeder for
Eukanuba dog food in May of 2017
TESTIMONIALS:
"My family purchased our first small Munsterlander 3 years ago from Pam. The female that we received from Robingun's kennel was the most affectionate, attentive, intelligent dog that I have ever owned. She was a natural hunter that scored prize 1 in her natural ability test and won 1st place in a Munsterlander calcutta even though we as owners had never competed with bird dogs and did not know exactly how to prepare for such events. Pam is very personable and will always get you an answer if you have questions on your small munsterlander. I am extremely pleased with my purchase of a Robingun dog and would recommend them to anyone looking for a munsterlander." Shane Helmich | Nov 17, 2016 - Hunting Dog Breeders
"We discovered that there are many differences in SM breeders in the United States and Robingun Kennels is the only kennel that has consistently produced pups that have not had health or temperament issues. Very few SM breeders can show how they hunt all of their dogs like they do or bother to test their dogs beyond the bare minimum puppy test required for breeding. We have owned GSP's and labs and we love this breed and can't say enough about the honesty, passion and professionalism we encountered with Robingun Kennels." - Dean J. - Gun Dog Breeders - 2016
"We recently got a 6 year old Munsterlander, Tyche that had come with a recommendation from Robingun Kennels. He is an awesome dog and has fit in well with our German Shorthaired Pointers. My 12 year old son absolutely loves him, and goes everywhere with him. He is very obedient and my husband uses him for a guide dog and a retrieving dog on a hunting preserve. Tyche also received grand champion obedience at the county fair with my teenage daughter. We love Tyche, and I have quickly fallen in love with this breed, and hope to get another one someday. Pam also has been very helpful with us and is always willing to answer any questions we have. I would highly recommend Robingun Kennels." Julie Phillips - 2016
"Daisy Rye comes from Robingun Kennels and Pamela Robinson. Her dam is Etta and her sire is Aico from the Netherlands. Her nose is incredible! She uses the stealth method when hunting, intense and calculating every move. I prayed everyday when I learned Etta was pregnant that I would get a pup from this litter. I saw her within minutes of her birth. Pam held her in her hand and took a photo. Pam is an extraordinary breeder. She provided weekly updates, photos and videos. It was almost like I was there-almost!" - Victoria T.
"We got our first hunting dog from this kennel. We love the breed and Pam has helped us from day one with our pup. Our pup came to us at 9 weeks of age and he was introduced to gunfire, birds, water, etc. We highly recommend the breed as a great house pet and hunting dog and you will not find a better breeder." Brandon T. (Testimonial on Gun Dog Breeders website)
"We are so pleased with this breed. We have owned numerous hunting dogs but this is our first Small Munterlander. Pam made sure she selected the perfect dog for us. She spends hours with her pups doing conformation and temperament testing as well as working with the pups on birds. Our pup slept through the night the first night we brought him home. Amazing dogs and amazing breeder. Highly recommend. " Michael (Testimonial on Gun Dog Breeders website)
"Got our second SM from Robingun Kennels and she is by far the best pup we have ever owned. She is a great dog in the field and our home. Our pup was exposed to birds, water, people, the kennel and almost potty trained totally. Thanks to the Robinson's for all of their hard work with the pups. We HIGHLY recommend this breeder!" Submitted by: MK on Feb 20, 2015 on Gun Dog Breeders Website
"Top Notch Breeder who takes the time to help you after the sale with training and/or testing. We have had many dogs but this is our first Small Munsterlander. We talked to every breeder in the U.S. and we chose Robingun Kennels because they make sure they breed for quality not quantity. They hunt and test their dogs. We are very pleased with our pup's temperament in the home and field. If you want the best pup possible buy a pup from Robingun Kennels!" Danielle R. (2014)
"Got a pup from Pam last summer and the pup is amazing in the field and we hunted her already this Fall. This breeder is excellent and so are her dogs." Submitted by: Mark K. (2015) on Hunting Dog Breeders Website
"Our Sm is two years old and one of the best dogs we have owned. Two of my friends have SM from other kennels and they are not near the dog we have. Our dog is great with our kids. Pam spent many hours working with us on picking out the right pup. You can't go wrong with this breeder. Nobody else offers the service she does or prepares her pups like she does." Submitted by Mark (2016) on Hunting Dog Breeders Website
"We discovered that there are many differences in SM breeders in the United States and Robingun Kennels is the only kennel that has consistently produced pups that have not had health or temperament issues. Very few SM breeders can show how they hunt all of their dogs like they do or bother to test their dogs beyond the bare minimum puppy test required for breeding. We have owned GSP's and labs and we love this breed and can't say enough about the honesty, passion and professionalism we encountered with Robingun Kennels." - Dean J. - Gun Dog Breeders - 2016
"We recently got a 6 year old Munsterlander, Tyche that had come with a recommendation from Robingun Kennels. He is an awesome dog and has fit in well with our German Shorthaired Pointers. My 12 year old son absolutely loves him, and goes everywhere with him. He is very obedient and my husband uses him for a guide dog and a retrieving dog on a hunting preserve. Tyche also received grand champion obedience at the county fair with my teenage daughter. We love Tyche, and I have quickly fallen in love with this breed, and hope to get another one someday. Pam also has been very helpful with us and is always willing to answer any questions we have. I would highly recommend Robingun Kennels." Julie Phillips - 2016
"Daisy Rye comes from Robingun Kennels and Pamela Robinson. Her dam is Etta and her sire is Aico from the Netherlands. Her nose is incredible! She uses the stealth method when hunting, intense and calculating every move. I prayed everyday when I learned Etta was pregnant that I would get a pup from this litter. I saw her within minutes of her birth. Pam held her in her hand and took a photo. Pam is an extraordinary breeder. She provided weekly updates, photos and videos. It was almost like I was there-almost!" - Victoria T.
"We got our first hunting dog from this kennel. We love the breed and Pam has helped us from day one with our pup. Our pup came to us at 9 weeks of age and he was introduced to gunfire, birds, water, etc. We highly recommend the breed as a great house pet and hunting dog and you will not find a better breeder." Brandon T. (Testimonial on Gun Dog Breeders website)
"We are so pleased with this breed. We have owned numerous hunting dogs but this is our first Small Munterlander. Pam made sure she selected the perfect dog for us. She spends hours with her pups doing conformation and temperament testing as well as working with the pups on birds. Our pup slept through the night the first night we brought him home. Amazing dogs and amazing breeder. Highly recommend. " Michael (Testimonial on Gun Dog Breeders website)
"Got our second SM from Robingun Kennels and she is by far the best pup we have ever owned. She is a great dog in the field and our home. Our pup was exposed to birds, water, people, the kennel and almost potty trained totally. Thanks to the Robinson's for all of their hard work with the pups. We HIGHLY recommend this breeder!" Submitted by: MK on Feb 20, 2015 on Gun Dog Breeders Website
"Top Notch Breeder who takes the time to help you after the sale with training and/or testing. We have had many dogs but this is our first Small Munsterlander. We talked to every breeder in the U.S. and we chose Robingun Kennels because they make sure they breed for quality not quantity. They hunt and test their dogs. We are very pleased with our pup's temperament in the home and field. If you want the best pup possible buy a pup from Robingun Kennels!" Danielle R. (2014)
"Got a pup from Pam last summer and the pup is amazing in the field and we hunted her already this Fall. This breeder is excellent and so are her dogs." Submitted by: Mark K. (2015) on Hunting Dog Breeders Website
"Our Sm is two years old and one of the best dogs we have owned. Two of my friends have SM from other kennels and they are not near the dog we have. Our dog is great with our kids. Pam spent many hours working with us on picking out the right pup. You can't go wrong with this breeder. Nobody else offers the service she does or prepares her pups like she does." Submitted by Mark (2016) on Hunting Dog Breeders Website
