| Country of Origin: | Netherlands |
| Registries: | UKSA, ASA, FCI, UKC, ACR, AKC, DRA, NAPR, AKC/FSS |
| Breed Group: | FCI : Group 7 Section 1 #222, AKC: FSS, UKC: Gun Dog Breeds |
| Occupation: | Sports, Pointer |
| Size: | Height: 49 – 53 cm(19 – 21 inches ) Weight: 18 – 25 kg (40 – 55 lbs ) |
| Longevity; | 13-14 years |
| Exercise: | Walked daily and have a large, fenced-in yard they can play in |
| Training: | Socialize well |
| Grooming: | Easy |
| Colors: | Brown & White, Orange & White, Roan, Black & White |
Stabyhound dogs were first described in 1800’s as gundogs. These dogs were used for hunting birds, foxes and small animals such as rabbits. During the hunting season the Stabyhound dog was used as an all-round gundog. This dog breed is a fine pointer as well as a good watchdog.
These dogs were nearly exclusively owned by farmers but have been used as guard dogs on farms. The appearance of this dog breed didn’t change a lot. This dog was very often mixed with other Fruesian breeds. As from 1942 the Stabyhound dog received official recognition.
This dog breed is very popular in North America, Scandinavia and United Kingdom. The Stabyhound dog is an all-around working dog and apart from hunting, these dogs were used to guard property and to catch rats and moles.
Stabyhound dogs are both retrievers and pointers. They work very well on water. This is also a very powerful and sturdy dog, and it is interesting that larger Stabyhound dogs are even used to pull sleds in winter.
Stabyhound dogs have high energy levels and great endurance. They have a very gentle disposition. This is a very friendly breed, intelligent, sensitive and patient. However, it also has a reputation for being stubborn and very vigilant. Stabyhound dogs exhibit great tolerance towards children and other animals. Stabyhound dogs need regular exercise, and requires plenty of physical activity.