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A Stabyhoun
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Stabyhoun

Also called Frisian Pointing Dog, Stabij and Stabijhoun

  • Great with kids

The Stabyhoun is a small hunting breed that originated in the Netherlands. It is an intelligent and loyal breed that is friendly and eager to please. The Stabyhoun stands between 17-19 inches at the shoulder and has a medium-length coat that comes in black, white, and orange.

Weight
40–60 lb (18–27 kg)
Height at the shoulder
18–22 in (46–55 cm)
Life span
12–15 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Long
Origin
Friesland, Netherlands (early 1800s)

Traits

Family and friends

  • Great with children
  • Good with other dogs
  • Polite with strangers

Home and activity

  • Moderately active
  • Can manage in an apartment
  • Barks sometimes
  • Easy to train

Care

  • Regular brushing
  • Sheds moderately
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Devoted Easy to train Gentle Intelligent Versatile Watchful

Coat colours

Black and white, brown and white and orange and white

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 49–60 lb (22–27 kg) 40–51 lb (18–23 kg)
Height 19–22 in (48–55 cm) 18–20 in (46–52 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Stabyhoun

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 12–15 years.

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Groomers

Its coat needs frequent grooming to stay healthy.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.