Anya & Milo Litter June 2022
On 1st June 2022, Anya delivered 5 healthy puppies (1 girl and 4 boys). The father is stud dog Milo . Anya is UK born and Milo is an import. All five puppies will be placed with families on the UK Stabyhoun Waiting List. Anya (Sibbel) NHSB 3080466 Milo (Wonder Hunters Milo Stardust) DK01525/2018 ...
Oriel and Kipp Litter 2020
On 15th April 2020, Oriel delivered 5 healthy puppies (3 girls and 2 boys). The father is stud dog Canto Kipp. Oriel is a UK bred dog and Canto Kipp is an import. All five puppies have been placed with families on the UK Stabyhoun Waiting List. Èowyn – Female Arwen – Female Beren –...
Wetterhouns
In collaboration with our friends in the Netherlands, the UKSA is looking for a small number of families that might be interested in becoming the first in the UK to own and breed from a “Wetterhoun”. The Wetterhoun is, like the Stabyhoun, a very rare Dutch breed, that needs conserving. Please see below for a...
Dora & Ninke Litter 2020
On 11 February 2020, Dora (Orsel) delivered 4 healthy puppies: 2 girls and 2 boys. The father is Stud dog Ninke. Both Dora and Ninke are UK bred dogs. All four puppies will be allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Tamar Meavey Tavy Dart Dora (Orsel) ...
Elsa and Bertie Litter 2019
On 29 November 2019, Elsa (Lune Bijou Duchesse de Hedwige) delivered 10 healthy puppies: 3 girls and 7 boys. The father is Stud dog Bertie (Melle). Both Elsa and Bertie are imported dogs. All ten puppies will be allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Bramley Cecil Forest Hebe Marlow Myrtle Oakley Orick...
Izzy and Boris Litter October 2020
On 6 October 2019, Izzy (Keizerin Sissi v d Eenhoornleijn) delivered 8 healthy puppies: 4 girls and 4 boys. The father is Stud dog Boris. Both Izzy and Boris are imported dogs. All eight puppies will be allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Callypso ♂ Black and White 307g Dion ...
Mieke and Apollo Litter
On 17 September 2019, Mieke (Minke v t Hondsdraf) delivered 4 healthy puppies: 1 girl and 3 boys. The father is Stud dog Apollo. Both Mieke and Apollo are imported dogs. All four puppies will be allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Vigo ♂ Tibo ♂ Mieko ♂ Girl Unnamed ♀ Mieke (NHSB 2938993) Apollo (DK...
Stabyfest 2019 – RESULTS
Photographs By Patty Berkenbosch Napoleon Nice sturdy two year old male. Masculine head with nice broad skull. Strong muzzle which could be a little longer. Good dentition. Nice brown expressive eyes. Ear set a bit high but with good shape of a mason’s trowel. Strong neck. Compact body with good angulations both front and rear. Heavy Chest. Strong bone. Pelvis OK. Strong muscles. Feet could be...
Tess and Bottas Litter August 2019
On 30 August 2019 to Tess (Liefke) delivered seven puppies, 4 females and 3 males. The father Bottas (Stabyworld’s Bottas Zijde Fan Kaije) is an import. All seven puppies have been allocated to people on the waiting list. Dam: Tess – Liefke DK00946/2017 Sire: Bottas – Stabyworld’s Bottas Zijde Fan Kaije DK05262/2017...
Puppy News
The UKSA is proud to announce that we have two bitches who will be having puppies in September. With so many amazing Stabyhoun owners in the UK being willing and keen to breed their lovely dogs, this means we may have had a few matings in the last few weeks, keep an eye on our...
Lara and Mac Puppies
On 9 June 2019 Lara (Skarlún Lara fan’e Sudewyn) delivered her puppies, The father is UK stud dog Mac (Arjen). Lara is an imported dog and Mac was born in the UK. All five puppies have been allocated to families on the UKSA waiting list. Acer ♂ Abbi ♀ Astra ♀ Adora ♀ Ailsa ♀ Dam: Lara -Skarlún Lara fan’e...
UK Population Growth
See how we’ve grown. From just eight Stabyhoun at the end of 2012 to over 180 in the UK today. The UKSA and its members having been working hard breeding and importing, healthy, happy pups to expand the UK’s population of one of the worlds rarest breed dogs.
Lily & Hoover’s Litter 2019
On 4 June 2019, Lily delivered 8 healthy puppies: 5 girls and 3 boys. The father is Stud dog Hoover (Gysbert Jurre v’ t Hollandse Hout). Both Lily and Hoover are imported dogs. All eight puppies will be allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Roscoe ♂ Monty ♂ Magnus...
Elske and Hugo’s Puppies 2019
On 9 April 2019, Elske delivered 9 healthy puppies: 5 girls and 4 boys. The father is UK Stud dog Hugo. Elske is an imported dog and Hugo was born in the UK. All nine puppies have already been allocated to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Marlon ♂ Antonio ♂ Harry...
Grooming the Stabyhoun
Care of the Coat The semi-long coat of the Stabyhoun is self-cleaning. This means that dirt falls off by itself when it is dry; one brush through it to remove the last remnants of sand and dirt and it is clean again. He only rarely gets a bath. Even if he really is very...
Getting a Stabyhoun puppy from Denmark
Getting a puppy from Denmark – are you crazy? By now (2018), several Stabyhoun puppies have made the journey from Denmark to the UK – England and Scotland to be precise. Here, some of those owners share their thoughts on the whole experience… Nicky Michal, owner of Bottas What were your initial thoughts when you...
Stabyfest 2018 – RESULTS
Judge: Angélique Plasman Pictures by: Patty Berkenbosch Fotografie & photographer Christina Søs Savage Puppies Wonder-Hunters Jasmine Stardust DK01529/2018 (Lilly) Nice enthusiastic girl of 8 months. Slightly long in body with a powerful build. Very feminine. Feminine head, a bit narrow but in good proportions. Good eyes and teeth. Ears a bit wide but well set and...
Nuisance Barking and the Stabyhoun
By Helen Withey FBIPDT Barking is one type of communication that dogs use, and it can mean different things depending on the time and the situation. Below are some reasons why your dog might bark. Reasons for barking Territorial barking When a person or an animal comes into an area which your dog considers to...
Steroid Responsive Meningitis
SRMA – Steroid Responsive Meningitis – Arteritis This is a condition that primarily involves a dog’s central nervous system. The central nervous system consists of brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering layer of the central nervous system. The condition affects the arteries in many body system tissues as well. Little...
Blijke & Yoda’s litter 2017
On Sunday 10 September 2017, Blijke delivered 7 healthy puppies: 3 girls and 4 boys. This litter is the first in the UK where both parents have also been born here. AND the first male is the UK’s Stabyhoun number 100 – another milestone. The father is UK stud dog, Heiko (Yoda). All seven puppies have already...
Stabyfest 2017 results
The 2017 Stabyfest was a huge success with dogs born in the UK plus several imported from the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany attending. Below you can read the official assessments by judge, Jettie Alberts. Pictures kindly produced by photographer, Patty Berkenbosch. Skarlún Lara fan’e Sudewyn NHSB 3079732 Charming puppy – lanky but well proportioned. Lovely...
Jess & Herryt’s litter – 6 weeks old
On 6 July 2017, Jess gave birth to a huge litter of nine healthy puppies: 5 fabulous boys and 4 glorious girls. The father is UK stud dog, Marrondales Herryt and below you can see the whole litter at nearly 7 weeks old. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Bode ♂ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Dauwe ♂ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Welmer ♂ ...
Stabij South 2017 Show Results
Official Assessments Judge: Diana Striegel, Netherlands Helmer Lovely male, with very nice breed specific looks and good proportions. Handsome head with good proportions and alert expression. Good eyes and ears. Scissor bite with extra P, left upper jaw. Good neck, well developed body with good chest and ribcage. Good top & underline. God angulation, good...
Jess & Herryt’s litter 2017
On 6 July 2017, Jess gave birth to a huge litter of nine healthy puppies: 5 fabulous boys and 4 glorious girls. The father is UK stud dog, Marrondales Herryt. All nine puppies will be sold to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. Boede ♂ Deuwe ♂ Welmer ♂ Roelf ♂...
Eksport af en dansk Stabyhoun hvalp til England
Hvis du er blevet spurgt om du er interesseret i at eksportere en af dine fremtidige eller nyligt fødte hvalpe til en familie i England, så er det fordi enten tæven, faren eller begge hunde har en værdi for populationen af hunde derovre. Import og eksport at vigtigt for at vedligeholde og forbedre den genetiske...
Inca & Mac’s puppies 2017
On 30 April 2017, Anna-Wycca fan it Marnewetter gave birth to seven beautiful puppies. The father is English-born Arjen (NHSB 3008700) who is Mac to his family, and who, of course is on our stud list. Here they are at nearly 7 weeks old and getting ready to go to their new families across the...
Dansk Stabyhoun hvalp til Storbritannien: En avlers eksport oplevelse
As we continue to build a genetically diverse population of Stabyhoun in the UK, we want breeders considering exporting this precious cargo to have all the information available to help them decide and enjoy the experience. First-hand accounts of what it is like are much appreciated. The below article is from a breeder who exported...
Stabyhoun puppy waiting list in the UK
Once you have fallen in love with a breed, you want a puppy – now! But the Stabyhoun is a rare breed which has grown in popularity in the UK since its introduction in 2013. This means a growing waiting list for puppies. The UK Stabyhoun Association manages a central waiting list for both UK-born...
Breeding Q&A
In the UK and elsewhere, the Stabyhoun is a much-loved family pet which is owned and often bred by people who have never had a litter before. For those who have committed to help build and sustain the population, UKSA Breeding Advisor, Hannah Woods has put together this piece about the technicalities of mating, and the...
Jelske’s puppies: Week 8
And that’s it – eight weeks have passed and these guys are soon going to their new home. It has been amazing, and now we look forward to seeing how these robust, loving and rather good looking boys and girls get on in their new homes. Inke ♂ Weight: 5900g Pilgrim ♀ Weight: 6100g ...
Jelske & Figo’s 2017 Stabyhoun litter
On 14 January 2017, Gaaske Jelske fan de Moaie Hovingen went into labour. 24 hours later she delivered 4 boys and 3 girls – proving what an amazing, natural mother she is. The father of the puppies is Sandcroft’s Gerben Fraukje of Alger (Figo) – his very first litter! Stay tuned for lots more pictures...
Elke’s Stabyhoun puppies | 7 weeks old
Elke’s puppies are now seven weeks old and they have been through a full assessment by the UKSA. Wonderful to see not only beautiful, healthy puppies but happy, sociable and cuddly personalities too. Not long now before their families learn which puppy will be moving in with them this December. Thank you Hannah Woods from Briarmere...
Elke & Rakker’s 2016 UK Stabyhoun litter
On 13 October 2016, Rinske Hartsje v. Holwerda Sathe (Elke) gave birth to five beautiful girls and one lovely little boy. The father is Dutch stud dog, Rakker. On this website, you can follow the puppies as they grow up. All six puppies will be sold to families on the UK Stabyhoun Association waiting list. If...
Show Results: Stabyfest 2016
17 September 2016, Shropshire, UK Judge: Angélique Plasman Photography: Patty Wenusch-Berkenbosch Marrondales Herryt Score: Excellent & Best of Breed Masculine dog – excellent proportions and looks. Masculine head in excellent proportions. Full scissor bite. Good expression. Excellent ears. Excellent front, body and back. Good croup. Good legs and feet. Bone fitting his body. Easy gate, good stride. Elbows...
Importing a puppy from abroad: UK family experiences
As a breeder, deciding whether to sell a puppy to a family in a foreign country is a big decision. Those who export to England face the added challenge of having to keep the puppy for 16 weeks until they are allowed to make the journey. On the plus side, families that are prepared to...
Field Trial system must recognise individual breed styles
In the history of the Stabyhoun we find dogs used successfully as hunting companions, and others living as all-round farm dogs with a knack for catching moles and other vermin. Today, the breed is internationally categorised in FCI Group 7 alongside other pointing dogs such as the Weimaraner, Munsterlander and Italian Spinone. But whether the Stabyhoun...
The sport of Barnhunt: the amazing nose of the Stabyhoun
The Stabyhoun is well-known for having an exceptional nose and keen sense of smell. Originally bred as vermin hunters and mole catchers in the Netherlands, these dogs are ideally suited to excel in a rather unusual activity which is now popular in America. Here, Barnhunt judge and Stabyhoun owner, Cynthia Pfister explains what it is all...
The Stabyhoun: Trained as a pointing dog
Written by Arne Havsø; owner of three Stabyhoun, hunter and experienced gun dog handler. Huntning dogs are born with a set of special skills: Search, Point, Chase and Kill. In my experience, dogs cannot learn these skills. They can only develop them. Until now I am yet to meet a Stabij that does not have these...
Stabyhoun and Wetterhoun in the UK
There are currently over 320 Stabyhoun and 4 Wetterhoun living in the UK and below is a list of those which you can arrange to go and visit to see if this really is the breed for you. Simply fill in our Meet a Stabyhoun form (and Wetterhoun) and we will facilitate an introduction. Please...
Raising a pup and then giving him up
With a philosophy of furthering the Stabyhoun population as a whole, Francis Otten from Kennel V. ‘t Hollandse Hout seeks out only the best homes for her pups. And this time, one of those just happened to be in England… In Spring 2013, we had our 6th litter and, as always, it was a wonderful experience. We founded our...
The cost of breeding a litter of Stabyhoun puppies
Breeding a litter of puppies can be a wonderful experience. Hard work, fun, challenging and sometimes a constant worry until they leave for their new homes at 8 weeks. One thing it is not, however, is cheap. To give future breeders and idea of the costs involved in having a litter of Stabyhoun puppies, we...
Diary of a Stabyhoun Dog Breeder
UK Stabyhoun Association members, Helen Withey, Janice Vittachi, Hannah Woods and Christina Savage share their experiences and tips on breeding with a Stabyhoun… Q: Why did you choose to breed? Helen: I was looking for a new challenge – having bred and worked Rottweilers to the gun for 30 years and then Tollers for 15 years....
My First 100 Days With a Stabyhoun Puppy
Whether you are an experienced dog owner or a first-timer, the first few months with any new puppy can be a real rollercoaster. Here, the owners of Hoover and Jelske’s seven puppies, share their ups and downs of owning a Stabyhoun. Mac Nothing could have prepared us for the joy and laughter Mac has brought...
Stabyhoun as a Reading Therapy Dog
Chris Sprague tells the story of how his Stabyhoun became a Reading Therapy Dog for children in America…. Ever since I was in my 20s, I knew I wanted to work with children. We all know how smart our Stabys are, so I really put Chance through his paces. When I retired from 25 years...
The Great British Stabyhoun Inventory
At our September event, Klaas Zonnebeld from Stabijhounkennel Fan it Heideheim and Gerrit V. D. Veen had travelled from the Netherlands to perform and teach us about the ‘inventory’. Now, Klaas explains why… We always love to see Stabijs and, in such a small breed, dogs in other countries are very important. In isolation, it...
Selling a Stabijhoun to the UK
If you are a breeder thinking about selling a puppy to England, we have tried to answer some of the most common questions you might have. If you want to speak to other breeders who have previously exported a Stabij to the UK, we will be happy to put you in touch with several who can share...
Rikje and Skipper’s litter of Stabyhoun puppies
On 23 November 2015, Aquila (Rikje) delivered a fabulous litter of 10 Stabyhoun puppies: 5 girls and 5 boys. The father is Danish stud dog, Trazzeltazz Chewing Gum of Atlas (Skipper) and this was his first litter. The mating was approved by the NVSW. This is the 4th litter of Stabyhoun born in the UK – taking the...
The dog trainers’ view on the Stabyhoun
Don’t just take our word for it; below are some honest thoughts and observations of the dog trainers who have so far had the pleasure of working with a Stabyhoun in the UK. “The feedback from all instructors here who have worked with Emo is unanimous and enthusiastic: he is attentive and, without exception, has a very calm,...
Mieke and Abe’s litter 2015
On 12 November 2015, Minke v.’t Hondsdraf (Mieke) gave birth to four beautiful girls and three handsome boys – sired by stunning Dutch stud dog, Abe fan it Roekebosk. As always, the mating went ahead with the blessing of the breeding experts in the NVSW. You can follow the progress of the UK’s third litter of Stabyhoun puppies as...
First Stabyhoun in Scotland: Emo moves to Perth
With just 34 in the UK and 6,000 worldwide, Emo is one of the world’s rarest dogs and the first Stabyhoun in Scotland. Born in May in Manchester, he and his six brothers and sisters are part of a project to introduce the breed to the UK. Generally considered amongst one of the world’s rarest...
