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Quick Takeaways
📏Medium size breed from Friesland, Netherlands
🐾13–15 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Low grooming maintenance
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span13–15 years
🌍OriginFriesland, Netherlands
👨👩👧GroupSporting
📏SizeMedium
🍼Litter Size4-8 puppies
↕️Male Height50-53 cm
↕️Female Height48-50 cm
⚖️Male Weight20-25 kg
⚖️Female Weight18-22 kg
About Stabyhoun
✨ Fun Facts About Stabyhoun
- 💡The Stabyhoun was historically used by Frisian farmers not just for hunting, but even to help control moles in fields.
- 💡It remains one of the rarest purebred dogs in the world, with strict breeding oversight to preserve genetic diversity.
Is Stabyhoun Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✔Manageable energy for busy owners
✔Low grooming maintenance
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Very High
⚡ Energy Level
Moderate
✂️ Grooming Needs
Low
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Moderate
🎾 Playfulness
High
🐈 Social Life
High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
High
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Moderate
🎓 Trainability
High
🧠 Intelligence
High
🦊 Prey Drive
Moderate
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Stabyhoun rare?▾
Yes, it remains one of the rarer Dutch breeds even within the Netherlands.
Is the Stabyhoun good with families?▾
Yes, it is typically calm and devoted to its household.
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