RE: small munsterlander & braque francais
Firstly, you have to evaluate how much hunting of fur vs. feather you are going to do. Which type of hunting you enjoy more.
Secondly, you must consider the cost of a rare dog.
This includes:
The cost of the actual dog. Rare breeds are usually hard to find. You are gonna have to include air flight if there's not a breeder near.More than likely, it will be a hobby breeder, hencethey won't usually have health certs/guarentees.
Training fees. Figure the cost of your time if you are going to train it yourself or a professional. Considering the rarity of the breed, it maybe hard to find the right professional. If you are going to train yourself, finding the right mentor will be hard.
Vet fees. With rare dogs, you will not have the statistics for baseing genetic problems.
Thirdly, a dog labelled as a versatile does not necessarily mean that their fur drive is strong. Alot of the versatile breeds arebred for water work and upland game vs. fur. So, be very carefulwhen choosing a breed.