Human orientation
Very high score: devoted to the owner. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Stabihun
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History of the Stabihun breed
Origin: The Netherlands
It comes from the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was an ordinary farm dog. Mentioned in Frisian literature since the beginning of the 19th century, officially recognized in 1942. At the same time, crossbreeding with the Wetterhun was stopped in order to protect both rare breeds. There are only a few thousand of them in the world, and in the Netherlands the breed is considered a national treasure.
Stabihun is a medium (50-53 cm, 20-25 kg) Dutch universal hunting dog with long, smooth, soft fur, usually black and white in color. Calm, friendly, intelligent, sensitive and patient. Needs movement, gentle upbringing and closer contact with people.
Sizeaverage
OriginNetherlands
Life is nearby
Suitable for active families with a house and a yard. Calm at home, hardworking on the street. Very attached to the owner.
Walks
High: Running, swimming (does well in water), trail work and games every day.
Training
Smart and sensitive, sometimes stubborn. Classes are gentle and consistent. Suitable for agility, obedience, hunting, endurance and frisbee.
Care
The long, smooth coat is combed regularly, especially on the back of the legs, where it is longer and fuller. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Generally tolerant of children. Should never be aggressive.
Other animals
Generally tolerant of other animals.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-high rating: intelligent, sometimes stubborn.
Zooaggression
Medium-high rating: tolerant.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. Among the described breed risks: elbow joint dysplasia, epilepsy; examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Average score: long coat needs regular combing.
Health
Dysplasia of elbow joints
Dysplasia of the elbow joints: the results of examinations of both parents are requested, the weight is kept within the norm. Hip dysplasia sometimes occurs.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is manifested by convulsive attacks, which must be shown to the veterinarian. It is useful to record the duration and frequency of attacks on video or in notes.
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