At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
medium-long straight coat
A sleek, straight coat of medium length with a weather-resistant undercoat, short on the head and front legs, and feathering on the chest, legs, trousers and tail that makes it look longer-haired than it is. A slight wave is allowed only over the croup.14
Personality what they are like
A soft-natured, affectionate and sensitive dog that is calm indoors yet quietly alert. It has an independent streak and may be reserved with strangers, but it is keen to please its own family and very tolerant of children and other animals.123
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate to high. A working pointer and retriever that enjoys daily walks, swimming and scent or retrieving games.34
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
A regular brush keeps the smooth coat and feathering tidy. Gentle, positive training suits its sensitive nature.12
Home where they are happiest
Happy in a family home with access to open space for walks and water.34
Company who they like around
The story where it all began
Likely descended from spaniel-type dogs brought to the Netherlands during the Spanish occupation, the Stabyhoun was an all-round farm dog in Friesland from at least the early 1800s. After crossbreeding threatened it, members of the Kynologenclub Friesland began restoring it in 1938, and it was officially recognised in 1942.412
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 222, Group 7, Section 1.2 Continental Pointing Dogs, spaniel type; standard dated 29.05.2015. Officially recognised in the Netherlands in 1942.1
- UKC
- Recognised 1 January 1996 in the Gun Dog Group.4
- AKC
- Listed on the AKC breed pages (Foundation Stock Service breed).3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Stabyhoun. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI Standard No. 222, Stabijhoun fci.beused for origin, recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, history
- Wikipedia: Stabyhoun en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, lifespan, history, fun facts
- AKC: Stabyhoun akc.orgused for temperament, working style
- UKC Stabyhoun breed standard ukcdogs.comused for UKC recognition, coat, colours, history
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.