QUICK FACTS: 

• One of the top 10 rarest dog breeds

• Recognized by FCI in group 7 Pointing Breeds

• Breed originated in Friesland, the Netherlands

• Recognized by Raad van Beheer, the Dutch Kennel Club, in 1942

• Entered as AKC-Foundation Stock Service breed in 2006

• Stabijs were originally owned by lowland farmers who needed an all-around working, hunting, guard and companion dog.

• Stabyhoun or "Stabijhoun" is derived from sta me bij or "stand by me" - these are true "Stand by Me" dogs

• Can be black and white, roan, or brown and white; no tricolor

• Male: 51 – 55 lbs (Adult), Female: 44 lbs (Adult)

• Life span: 13 – 14 years

• Height: Male: 1.7 ft. (Adult, At the withers), Female: 20 in. (Adult, At the withers)

• In general, their sensitivity and intelligence make Stabyhouns a more challenging breed than Labradors, and they are best homed with someone experienced in positive training techniques.

• The Stabyhoun is not the ideal dog breed for someone who cannot give them adequate exercise and mental stimulation.

• If your Stabyhoun will be left for more than 4 hours each day on a regular basis (even if it is in two slots of 3 hours before and after lunch), then this is probably not the dog for you.  It is in their nature to be with their owner - they are very social, intelligent animals.