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Dogs
# The Stabyhoun: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Netherlands
The Frisian Stabij: versatile, gentle and loyal, still rare outside the Netherlands.
Size MediumLife expectancy 13–15 yearsBudget ≈ €106/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,800
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=stabyhoun)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Family temperament: Gentle, loyal and generally excellent with children.
- Versatility: Hunting, family, light sport: it adapts.
- Elegant look: The fringed black and white coat is very recognizable.
- Rarity: Finding a puppy requires patience.
- Need for activity: Without outings, he gets bored.
- Sensitivity: Harsh methods shut him down.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Sporty families: He likes taking part in walks and games.
- Water and scent enthusiasts: He enjoys swimming and searching.
- Patient people: He thrives in a gentle and consistent environment.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary households: He really needs to go out.
- Looking for an easy-to-find breed: Litters are rare.
- Brutal owners: His sensitivity makes him unsuited to coercion.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
51 cmStabyhoun
- Height at the withers
- 48–53 cm
- Weight
- 18–25 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, smooth or slightly wavy, fringes
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Stabyhoun in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Stabyhoun, or Stabijhoun, is the pointing and farm dog of Friesland, in the Netherlands. It hunted, killed pests and watched over the house, hence a versatility still visible today. The breed was officially recognized in the 20th century and remains small in number, which requires careful genetic management. In France, it appeals to sporty families looking for an atypical spaniel, most often black and white.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized dog, slightly longer than tall, with a gentle expression. The head is lean, the stop slightly marked, the ears set fairly high and carried flat. The coat is medium-length, smooth or slightly wavy, never curly. The typical coat is black and white, sometimes brown and white or orange and white. The tail is well feathered.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Gentle, intelligent, very attached to its family and generally excellent with children. It likes to work and to please, without the intensity of a Malinois. Its scenting ability remains that of a pointing dog. It can be a little reserved with strangers, rarely aggressive.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He adapts to many active households: house, sometimes apartment if the outings are real. He likes to swim, to search and to play. Boredom makes him stubborn or a barker. After the effort, he often shows himself calm in the living room.
Training
## Training and socialization
Cooperative, sometimes sensitive: positive methods give excellent results. Recall and controlled searching are the useful focuses. A classic socialization is generally sufficient. He does not like harshness.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Stabyhoun
A Stabyhoun puppy is often priced between 1 000 and 1 800 euros. Rarity and genetic management explain waiting lists.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/stabyhoun/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Overall robust, but the narrow numerical base requires looking at tests and relatedness. Ears, hips and eyes are part of the usual monitoring of a hunting spaniel.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/stabyhoun/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Stabyhoun needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the volume of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/stabyhoun/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
« Sta-mij-bij » means « stay close to me » in Frisian, hence the name Stabij. It is one of the Dutch national breeds that is still little exported. The breed club closely monitors genetic diversity.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Stabyhoun
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Stabyhoun a good family dog?
Yes, it is even one of its great strengths, provided you offer it enough exercise and contact.
### Do you need to hunt to have one?
No. Many live with families. However, you must replace hunting with outings and scent work.
## Find a Stabyhoun breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Stabyhoun breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Stabyhoun breeders by country
[12 breeders of Stabyhoun in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun/denmark) [4 breeders of Stabyhoun in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun/germany) [4 breeders of Stabyhoun in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun/netherlands) [2 breeders of Stabyhoun in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun)
[All breeders of Stabyhoun in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun)
## Ready to welcome a Stabyhoun?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-stabyhoun)
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