Stabyhoun
Dutch Stabyhoun, Frisian Pointer, Frisian Pointing Dog, Stabijhoun
The Stabyhoun is an all-purpose gundog that can point, flush and retrieve from both land and water. They have also held secondary roles as farm guards, draft dogs and mole catchers.
Stabyhoun Standards
- 19-21"
- 33-44 lbs
- medium-sized gundog
- moderately long, handing ears
- long, feathered tail
- coat is long and smooth
- black with ticking
- brown with ticking
- orange with ticking
History of the Stabyhoun
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The Stabyhoun hails from the district of Friesland in the Netherlands. An ancient breed, their ancestry is unknown, although they are believed to be related to the Drentsche Patrijshond and Small Münsterländer. In the past the Stabyhoun was sometimes crossed with the Wetterhoun, as hunters were only concerned with their working abilities. In the 1940s this outbreeding was forbidden and has sense ceased.
Is the Stabyhoun Right for You?
- gets along well with children
- fairly easy to train
- highly alert, makes a good watchdog
- can adapt to apartment life
- requires regular brushing
- has a high activity level
- lives 12-14 years
- prone to hip dysplasia