How long does a Stabyhoun live?

The listed lifespan for a Stabyhoun is 13–15 years.

How tall is a Stabyhoun?

The listed height for a Stabyhoun is 19–21 in.

Is a Stabyhoun good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Stabyhoun is 5 out of 5.

When is a Stabyhoun full grown?

The growth size band for a Stabyhoun is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Stabyhoun

Stabyhoun is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 40–60 lb, height is 19–21 in, and the listed lifespan is 13–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Loving, Responsive.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Stabyhoun dog — Photo: Marijke De Belder · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight40–60 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

19–21 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 50 lb is about 9.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is The Netherlands. The coat is described as double, smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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