Frisian Pointing Dog

Devoted, soft and gentle as a pet, intelligent, obedient, easy to train, relaxed, good guarddog, not vicious or snappy.

The Stabyhoun is not recommended for apartment living. They require a high level of exercise and thrive on having a job to do. They enjoy daily walks, playing in a large securely fenced yard, performing duties in a rural setting, or hunting.

Exercise.

The Stabyhoun breed is quite fastidious and does not require much grooming. Regular brushing will keep the coat from becoming tangled with thorough brushing being necessary during seasonal shedding. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary to avoid damaging the coat. The Stabyhoun is a healthy breed due to its rarity and carefully selected breedings.

It is an intelligent dog, eager to learn, which reacts to its master voice, but because it is pretty stubborn, it is recommended that the training to be firm, consistent and made by a person with experience.

The fur of this dog must be combed and brushed regularly for not getting tangled. The excess hair between the pads of the feet pads must be removed.