Longevity
Life expectancy
With attentive care, an appropriate diet and good medical follow-up, the Stabyhoun can live from 13 to 15 years. Longevity depends on the quality of the breeding, the lifestyle and hereditary predispositions.
Constitution
Is this a robust breed?
Good in the humid and cool climate of Friesland. The medium-length coat protects without requiring heavy grooming. Dry the ears after swimming.
Things to watch for
What to look out for
Ears, grass awns, hips, eyes. Any persistent lameness or drop in enthusiasm deserves a check-up.
Dysplasia: A hip check is prudent, as in many medium-sized pointing dogs.
Otitis: Ears and swimming promote moisture.
Eye conditions: Ophthalmological follow-up is recommended in a narrow-based breed.
Foxtails: Searching in tall grass exposes them to foreign bodies.
Climate
Tolerance to cold and heat
Comfortable in cool and humid conditions. In summer, outings during the cooler hours. A comfortable indoor space is enough for him in winter.
Weight
Prone to weight gain
The Stabyhoun must maintain a silhouette suited to its morphology, with palpable ribs without excess. The ration must match the actual activity, age and sterilization. Regular weighing prevents overly significant variations.
Everyday care
Good habits to keep your pet healthy
- Dry the ears after swimming.
- Provide scent work several times a week.
- Brush the feathering to prevent knots.
- Check the relatedness before purchase.
Vaccination
Stabyhoun vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Stabyhoun need? Like all dogs, Stabyhouns should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Stabyhoun vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Stabyhoun booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Stabyhoun need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
Choosing well
Adopting a healthy Stabyhoun
Hips, eyes, ears, possibly tests according to the club's recommendations. Weight control.
This information is for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
