Stabyhoun UK

Stabyhoun Plans for 2026

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Welcome to the new UKSA website

Here you will find all the information you need about two fabulous Dutch rare dog breeds, the Stabyhoun and the Wetterhoun.

Learn more about the breed

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

Meet the Stabyhoun

The Stabyhoun is a loving, loyal and active family dog. Originally from the forest area of Friesland, the Stabyhoun (also known as the Stabijhoun, Frisian Pointer and Friese Stabij) became increasingly popular across the Netherlands during the sixties. In 2012, a programme to introduce the Stabyhoun to the UK was launched by the UK Stabyhoun Association. There are now more than 400 Stabyhoun in the country, and puppies are fully pedigree registered with the Dutch Kennel Club (Raad van Beheer).

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. You can see where your nearest Stabyhoun lives and fill in our visiting request form if you are interested in meeting one. That is the first step to getting a Stabyhoun puppy in the UK.

Coming soon: details for Stabyfest 2026!

Stabyfest is a great apportunity to meet up with other owners and fans of the Stabyhoun breed. After a very successful Stabyfest 2025 we're working hard to release the dates and details for Satbyfest 2026 very soon.

The biggest Staby Meetup

"An unforgettable family fun day out, we loved it!" were the words one Staby owner used to described last year's Stabyfest. And this year promises to be even better.

Showtime!

One of the highlights of Stabyfest will be the judging.

Meet other Owners

Exchange your experiences and tips with other Stabyhoun and Wetterhoun owners and make new friends - Stabyfest is a great place to meet likeminded people.

Introducing The Wetterhoun

The Wetterhoun is a breed traditionally used for hunting small mammals and waterfowl in the province of Fryslan in the Netherlands. The name of the dog comes from the West Frisian Wetterhûn meaning “water dog.”

They are confident and make excellent family dogs. The curly coat os soft, not coarse, and does not require clipping. They naturally have a wonderful sense of humour, they are the clowns of the dog world, and have a determined yet biddable nature.

About UKSA

The UK Stabyhoun Association manages the introduction of the Stabyhoun to the UK and promotes careful and sensible breeding of these rare dogs. The UKSA does not have an interest in gaining breed recognition for Kennel Club dog shows. The focus of the club is instead to enable the breeding of as many healthy dogs as possible to preserve genetic diversity.

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Puppies!

So you have decided that a Stabyhoun is the dog for you. We don't blame you! This is an amazing dog which is attracting a lot of interest in the UK.

Stabyhoun in the UK

A great way to find out more about the Stabyhoun and Wetterhoun breeds is by meeting up with them. On this page you can find the dogs nearest to you.

Breeding

Careful and well-managed breeding of the Stabyhoun is extremely important. The goal of the UKSA is to protect the unique characteristics of the Stabyhoun & Wetterhoun.

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Miriel and Kobi Litter – September 2023

On 30th September 2023 Miriel gave birth to five puppies, two females and three males. Mum and pups are doing well Miriel NHSB 3193686 is UK born and Kobi (Reitse v. Nij Wybranda) NHSB 3079553 is ...

Inca and Obi Litter – July 2023

On 28th July 2023 Inca gave birth to four puppies, three females and one males. Mum and pups are doing well Inca (Astra) NHSB 3165415 is UK born and Obi (Douke Max Duchesse de Hedwige) NHSB 3...