Stabyhoun UK

Stabyhoun UK The official page of the UK Stabyhoun Association - promoting and protecting this amazing family and gun dog in the UK.

Visit www.stabyhounuk.com for more details or email [email protected] to apply for a puppy. The Stabyhoun, or Stabij as we also call it, is a rare dog breed from the Netherlands. It shares many skills and behavioural characteristics with, for example, the Labrador, Golden Retriever, Spaniel and Duck Tolling Retriever in that it is active, intelligent, a good worker and most of all a loving and

loyal family dog. On this site you will find information about the breed, about how to go about getting a Stabyhoun puppy and the efforts that go into breeding and maintaining a healthy population of Stabyhouns. The role of the UK Stabyhoun Association is:

1. Promoting the Stabyhoun as an active family dog with good working and showing potential in the UK
2. Educating potential owners about the characteristics of the Stabyhoun
3. Identifying suitable homes for puppies and support all new owners of this wonderful, unique and sometimes challenging breed
4. Safeguarding the genetic integrity of the breed in the UK, and to assist in safeguarding the genetic integrity of the breed worldwide
5. Promoting responsible breeding and develop, with the assistance of established breeders and associations, our own breeding programme – always seeking to learn and understand more about successful breeding while educating our members about the keys to successful breeding
6. Advising Stabyhoun owners on all aspects of training and welfare
7. Organising workshops and training days that promote good dog ownership for all UK Stabyhoun owners

VERY SPECIAL STABYHOUN! 🌟We are absolutely over the moon to share that Stanley, who turns 5 this year, has been selected...
06/09/2026

VERY SPECIAL STABYHOUN! 🌟

We are absolutely over the moon to share that Stanley, who turns 5 this year, has been selected as a finalist in the Make a Difference Awards with BBC Radio Oxford for his incredible work with Pets As Therapy (PAT). 🐾❤️

Stanley has been qualified for a year and started visiting St John’s College, Oxford, where he joins students for walks around University Park.

He has become a very special part of these walks, with regular students coming along to see him. Many of the students are international students, and for some it is their first time being so far away from home. Stanley gives them the opportunity to step away from their studies, take a breath, and simply enjoy some time with a very special dog. 🥰

Rob Styles and his team nominated Stanley for the award because they have seen first-hand the difference he makes.

Sheila says, “I was so nervous when I first took him, but he just walked in and worked the room! One student was crying and he just cuddled in and put his head on her lap.” ❤️

And now… Stanley is down to the final FOUR! 🎉

Whatever happens next, in our eyes Stanley is already a winner. 🏆

He is such a wonderful ambassador for the Stabyhoun — showing just how much this gorgeous, gentle and people-loving breed can give.

We are incredibly proud of Stanley and Sheila and wish them the very best of luck! 🤞❤️

Go Stanley! 🐾🇬🇧 petsastherapy_uk

🐾 DORA & HUGO ARE EXPECTING! 🐾We’re delighted to announce that Dora and Hugo are expecting a litter of Stabyhoun puppies...
04/09/2026

🐾 DORA & HUGO ARE EXPECTING! 🐾

We’re delighted to announce that Dora and Hugo are expecting a litter of Stabyhoun puppies! 🤎🖤🤍

This is a particularly exciting combination, as all four Stabyhoun colours are possible from this pairing. Hugo is a roan who carries brown, while Dora is black & white and also carries brown — so we could potentially see black & white, brown & white, black roan AND brown roan puppies. 🥰

We never match mating combinations for colour, the diversity and health between these two dogs is the most important factor. It’s fun though that it’s a possibility to have some variety 🐾

The puppies from this litter are already likely to be spoken for, but the exciting news is that we have other litters planned for the very near future.

So, if you’ve been thinking about welcoming a Stabyhoun into your family, now is a great time to join our waiting list. - and if you’re already on it, keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder for updates ❤️

We’ll be sharing more updates from Dora’s pregnancy and, of course, plenty of puppy photos when the little ones arrive!

📩 If you’d like to find out more about upcoming litters or joining the waiting list, please get in touch.

WETTERHOUN WEDNESDAY! Stabyfest is over for another year. Our Committee works hard for the organisation of this special ...
02/09/2026

WETTERHOUN WEDNESDAY!

Stabyfest is over for another year. Our Committee works hard for the organisation of this special event for the UK Stabyhoun and Wetterhoun, a big 'Thank You' to the Dutch judges who came to see how the UK populations are matching up to expectations for these two special breeds!

It was an important one for our Wetterhouns because it was the litter assessment for the lovely Treasure pups born in 2025.

Litter sire Peike could not be with us, but we were delighted to see Oma (Grandma!) Tyska, Auntie Yfke, Mamma Aafke, all six pups from the litter and three half-siblings.

The litter assessment notes were: High diversity in type with various stages of development. Overall correct types, varying from excellent to very good in development and coat plus breed typical behaviour.

This is a ringing endorsement for the hard work of the Breeding Committee in selecting the lovely match for this ultra rare breed.

As a final honour, those people staying to the end of the day were able to enter the competition to find the Judge's Favourite and our very own Wetterhoun coordinator is proud to share the news that the 2026 Winner was her boy DUSTY!

If you’re interested in learning more about the Wetterhouns, we have a litter planned for 2027! DM us for more details 🐾 🐾

Safe travels to everyone coming to Stabyfest.Please let us know if you're planning to visit and haven't told us 💗
28/08/2026

Safe travels to everyone coming to Stabyfest.
Please let us know if you're planning to visit and haven't told us 💗

26/08/2026

Wetterhun Wednesday

You Know You Own a Wetterhoun When… 🎶😂

…your dog doesn't just greet you — they perform an entire musical.

“You’re home!” — WOOOOOOO!

“Where have you been?” — WOOF-WOOF-WOOOOO!

“I’ve dug a hole!” — proud Wetterhoun snort

“I have brought it back!”

And just when you think the concert is over…

🎶 Wetterhoun encore! 🎶

Because let's face it — you don't really own a Wetterhoun…

You simply live with the lead singer of a very muddy, slightly stubborn, completely bonkers folk band. 😂

So come on Wetterhoun people…

What sound does YOUR Wetterhoun make? 🎤

Drop their best “Wetterhoun noise” in the comments! 😂

Wetterhoun owners… be honest!Does your Wetterhoun follow you absolutely everywhere?Does yours have selective hearing? Wh...
19/08/2026

Wetterhoun owners… be honest!

Does your Wetterhoun follow you absolutely everywhere?
Does yours have selective hearing?

What is their strangest habit?

Are they water-obsessed?

share a photo and your dog’s funniest quirk.

2 weeks to go until our annual celebration of the Staby and Wetterhoun! We love seeing the litter reunions, the excited...
15/08/2026

2 weeks to go until our annual celebration of the Staby and Wetterhoun!

We love seeing the litter reunions, the excited wagging tails, puffed chests from the boys 🤦‍♀️ and disowning looks from the mummas!
It is a really wonderful part of the breed preservation to see the siblings assessed alongside each other and their parents giving valuable information for future litters 🧬

Some of our Studs leave no doubt about 'who's the daddy'!
Pictured handsome Rhu with 2 of his offspring 🥰

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