The Stabyhoun
QUICK FACTS:
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One of the top 10 rarest dog breeds
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Recognized by FCI in group 7 Pointing Breeds
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Breed originated in Friesland, the Netherlands
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Recognized by Raad van Beheer, the Dutch Kennel Club, in 1942
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Entered as AKC-Foundation Stock Service breed in 2006
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Stabijs were originally owned by lowland farmers who needed an all-around working, hunting, guard and companion dog.
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Stabyhoun or "Stabijhoun" is derived from sta me bij or "stand by me" - these are true "Stand by Me" dogs
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Can be black and white, roan, or brown and white; no tricolor
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Male: 51 – 55 lbs (Adult), Female: 44 lbs (Adult)
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Life span: 13 – 14 years
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Height: Male: 1.7 ft. (Adult, At the withers), Female: 20 in. (Adult, At the withers)
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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.
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The Stabyhoun is not the ideal dog breed for someone who cannot give them adequate exercise and mental stimulation.
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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.
Anton Jelmer fan de Moaie Hôvingen NVK,NJK-09,LUX,VHD,CIE , Intske's Grandfather; click on photo for more information.

Brown and white Stabyhouns

An example of a "roan" black and white Stabyhoun in Weesp, NL; this one lives on a boat with his master!