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.

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.

References

Category:Spaniels
Category:FCI breeds
Category:Frisian culture
Category:Dog breeds originating in the Netherlands
Category:Rare dog breeds