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Stabyhoun Puppies for Sale
Stabyhoun
(Stabijhoun) (Dutch Stabyhoun) (Friesian
Pointer)
Wietske, the Stabyhoun - Courtesy of Marilene Luxton-Jones and the American Stabyhoun Association.
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Pronunciation |
sta-BAY-hoon |
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Description |
A simply sturdily built long coated
pointer, greater in length than height, which should be neither too coarse not
too refined in build. The skin fits the body closely: there is no dewlap nor do
they show too much lip. The appearance of the Stabyhoun has some very typical
characteristics, of which the sleek coat is one. The hair on the ears is long at
the top and decreasingly shorter up to the last 1/3 of the ear, where the hair
is short. The shape of the ear is the form of a mason's trowel. The hair on the
legs and tail is also typical. On the back of both the front and hind legs, the
hair is bushy, as it is on the tail. It should never be feathering. The dog has
a rather wide brisket and fairly big, well-developed feet. Remember it has to be
able to walk, swim and climb for long periods at a time! The expression of the
face should always be gentle and intelligent. Acceptable colors are black, brown
and orange with white marking. Spotting and/or roan in the white are acceptable.
Tricolor is objectionable. |
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Temperament |
Devoted, soft and gentle as a pet, very intelligent, obedient,
good guard dog, not vicious or snappy. They are highly trainable, but need
consistency. The Stabyhoun has a nice temperament, is
friendly, tolerant, and willing to please. A characteristic of the Stabyhoun is
its great tolerance toward children. Animals that belong to the
household are treated in a friendly way. This dog has a laid back temperament
and it loves to play with children. They make good watch dogs. They are very
affectionate and many Stabyhoun love to "cuddle". Many Dutch owners use its
natural retrieving abilities for playing with balls, because it will go into the
water and find the balls and then bring them back. This dog is a wonderful pet
to have around the house and is just perfect for life in Holland with its many
waterways and parks. While it makes a good watchdog it is friendly and amiable,
it is also a very powerful dog and larger ones can pull sleds in the winter. By
their nature, Stabyhouns are obedient, peaceful, kind and patient dogs, which
are deeply fond of their family, and they like to please their owner. Social and quiet, friendly. Socialize well to avoid them from becoming reserved with strangers. The Stabyhoun is utmost a wonderful family
and companion dog. This breed likes to have a job to do, because of their great
intelligence, speed, flexibility and eagerness to please, they are ideally
suited as agility dogs (one owner prefers her Stabyhoun over her Champion
Agility Sheltie!), they do flyball, they love to retrieve tennis balls, they
show off at obedience class etc, etc. They are keen and active dogs outside, but
calm dogs inside of the house, as long as they get a moderate amount of daily
exercise. The origin of the breed is in hunting, and while they are still used
for that purpose, they are nowadays foremost used as family companions. Those
who have hunted with the breed have stated, "The Stabyhoun can be taken out in
the field for hours. It will wait steadily and calmly for the shot. The
Stabyhoun is both a soft-mouthed retriever and a pointer that is particularly
useful for hunting ducks. It is a fine retriever, and water work is one of its
strongest sides. It marks well and is easily controlled over greater distances
and is an eager searcher. It brings in any game alive and undamaged. When
catching moles and other vermin these animals are killed through breaking the
neck, but the furs remain undamaged. It is an excellent swimmer that can handle
cold water and loves to please its owner." Today the Stabyhoun is ultimately a
wonderful companion and family dog, but it also enjoys a moderate, though very
devoted fancy among Dutch sportsmen. Its numbers are increasing slowly but
steadily. Since the dog used to be owned by farmers who were generally poor, it
was very welcome to have such an all rounder, because often only one dog could
be afforded. The dog had to be tolerant toward the other livestock on the farm,
friendly with the children and protective about the premises, without being
vicious or snappy. Be sure you are this dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid them from becoming stubborn and willful. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The Stabyhoun is a healthy dog. In the past
the breed had some problems, but careful breeding expelled most problems.
The Dutch have been trying to breed out hip dysphasia for many years and no one
in that club is allowed to breed their dog if they have any signs of hip
problems. |
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Living Conditions |
This breed will do best with a medium or
large yard. They are calm indoors, if sufficiently exercised. They will do well
in cold climates, as long as they have adequate shelter. |
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Exercise |
This breed needs a fair level of exercise
and loves to play with children. The dogs are used in almost all-imaginable
forms of training. Agility, obedience, hunting, triathlon, endurance, Frisbee: a
healthy Stabyhoun has no physical problems with these activities. These dogs
should be walked daily and have a large fenced in yard they can play in. |
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Life Expectancy |
The population of the Stabyhoun today is
about 3500 animals. Therefore careful breeding is important. The average life
expectancy is 13-14 years. |
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Grooming |
The coat is long and sleek and with a
natural fresh smell. The dog doesn't need much grooming. It usually keeps its
body very clean. The Stabyhoun does not need any special care apart from proper
brushing. All you have to do is keep tangles out. The dogs moult (shed) usually
twice a year, and thorough brushing helps the dog to finish its moult in about
two weeks. Washing should be avoided when possible, because it affects the
natural sleekness of the coat. The coat by its nature will lose dirt very
quickly. After a swim the dog is usually quite clean and dry in a couple of
hours. |
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Origin |
The name: the Stabyhoun originates from
Friesland, a province in the North of the Netherlands (which probably is a
descendant of Spaniels brought to the Netherlands by the Spanish conquistadors).
The first part of the name is probably from the Dutch: sta me bij (stand by me).
The last part is simply Friesian, meaning dog. It is pronounced "hoon". The
Stabyhoun is a gundog of which descriptions were already found as early as 1800.
In earlier days it was used for small game and bird. It turned out to be a fine
mole catcher, which also during the hunting season was used as an all-round
gundog. It was a fine pointer, an excellent tracker and also a good watchdog. It
was also used as a draught dog. Its looks have not changed a lot today, although
in earlier days the breed was often mixed with other Friesian breed, the
Wetterhoun, because only working capacities were
counted. In 1942 the breed was officially acknowledged and since then
crossbreeding between the two has stopped. |
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Sporting Group/Pointer |
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Recognition |
ASA, FCI, UKC, ACR, AKC, DRA |
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ASA = American
Stabyhoun Association
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
UKC = United Kennel
Club
ACR = American Canine Registry
AKC = American
Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Wiebe and Emma - Courtesy of Marilene Luxton-Jones and the American Stabyhoun Association.
Wiebe the Stabyhoun puppy at 6 months - Courtesy of Marilene Luxton-Jones and the American Stabyhoun
Association.
Femke, the Stabyhoun - Courtesy of Marilene Luxton-Jones and the American Stabyhoun
Association.
Wietske with her 9 day old baby's - Courtesy of Marilene Luxton-Jones and the American Stabyhoun Association.
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Photos Courtesy of Eric Van Eck. |
Stabyhoun Pictures 1
Stabyhoun Pictures 2
Hunting Dogs
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