Stabyhoun vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Stabyhoun and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Stabyhoun
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 53 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Stabyhoun
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Stabyhoun
The Stabyhoun is a rare Dutch farm and gundog: medium‑sized, athletic, with a silky feathered coat that sheds seasonally. Gentle, sensitive and people‑oriented, it suits active families, needs daily physical and mental work, and is generally healthy when responsibly bred.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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