Stabyhoun

The Stabyhoun or Stabij is a rare dog breed. There are only about 6000 dogs of this type in the world. It is a spaniel type of working dog.

Stabyhoun
A Stabyhoun
Other names	Stabij Beike Stabijhoun Fryske Stabij Friesan Pointer Dog
Common nicknames	Staby
Origin	The Netherlands (Friesland)
Kennel club standards Dutch Kennel Club standard FCI standard
Dog (domestic dog)

History

The Stabyhoun was first noted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s where it was used as a working dog on farms and for hunting, specifically in the province of Friesland.

Colour

These dogs are usually black and white, with a smaller number being brown and white and very small number of yellow and white examples.

Temperment

The Stabyhoun is a gentle breed that is patient with children and other dogs. To keep them happy, like all gun dogs, they need a lot of exercise.