Stabyhoun

Friesland's all-purpose farm dog pointed and retrieved birds, caught moles and rats and guarded the yard, and the Dutch still treat it as a national treasure. Only a few thousand exist worldwide, and the Dutch clubs keep it that way deliberately: breed advisors approve pairings, stud dogs are capped at ten litters in a lifetime and hip X-rays are compulsory. Breeders are mostly hobbyists who keep prices modest, which is admirable but means waiting lists rather than advertisements. It is a soft, sensible gundog for someone who wants a versatile companion rather than a field-trial specialist.