Timber Trail
Meet the breeder
I'm Mark S., the breeder behind Timber Trail located in Ashford, CT. Unlike other hunting breeds, the Small Munsterlander is not high strung indoors but when taken out in the field. Our goal is to produce active healthy hunting companions that will be your partner both in the field and the home. While our dogs make great home companions (coach potatoes), they are bred to be fantastic hunting dogs and as such need regular exercise off leash. Timber Trail's is a member of the Genetic Health Project and of the Cooperating Breeders Group, of the SMCA and there is no incidence of hip dysplasia in the ancestors of our dogs pedigrees. The purpose of our breeding program is to produce pups of sound conformation with excellent instinct to point, retrieve, track, and swim. This is a breed that is very active in the field but has an off switch which makes them easy to live with in the home as long as they receive proper exercise. They live to hunt and that is when they are happiest. To date our kennel has produced 3 NAVHDA VC’s (Versatile Champions) the highest level of achievement in the NAVHDA hunt testing system. Approximately 2 dozen SM’s have achieved this level of recognition to date.
Q. & A. with Mark
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown and white and brown roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mark
Mark has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Mark partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
"Breeder reserves the right to select the most appropriate puppy for the buyer but may utilize a deposit ranking system of first-come, first-served if all other considerations are equal. Breeder will provide the official registered name of the puppy following SMCA litter naming guidelines."
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Mark may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Mark offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Mark directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ashford, CT
More about Mark
Mark has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Mark’s links
Mark is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Timber Trail meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Maizy, mom
Kleine Munsterlander
About Maizy
Maizy is a female Kleine Munsterlander. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Timber Trail reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Kleine Munsterlanders.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
