Comparison: Stabijhoun and Wetterhoun

Stabijhoun and Wetterhoun are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Stabijhoun
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Wetterhoun
Photo: mjk23, CC BY 2.0, source
StabijhounWetterhoun
FCI group7. Pointing dogs8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Country of originNetherlandsNetherlands
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers48–53 cm55–59 cm
Weight18–27 kg28–34 kg
Recognition features
  • Pied black-and-white or brown-and-white (or roan) coat without tan
  • Bushy chest, trousers and tail that give an impression of a longhaired dog
  • Trowel-shaped ears with long hair at the base
  • Square, compact and powerful build
  • Dense, firm, curly coat that feels greasy
  • Tail rolled into a spiral and carried over the croup
CoatMedium length, straight, with weather-resistant undercoat, bushy on chest, collar, trousers and tail, short on head and front of legs. Pied black or brown with white markings, roans accepted; tan markings or tricolour are disqualifying.Dense curls formed of firm bundles of hair, quite coarse and greasy to the touch; head and legs with short hair. Solid black or solid brown with white on the chest and/or toes; patches, ticking and roan allowed.
PurposeAn all-round hunting dog, traditionally also a mole and polecat catcher and a yard guardian.A hunting and water dog traditionally used on otter, and a watchful yard guardian keen on vermin.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.