Frisian Staby kennel fan'e Sudewyn

De kennelname: Friesland meets Brabant.

To a Frisian breed, a Frisian name is appropriate. Friesland is a province in the Northern part of the Netherlands, but we live in Brabant, a province in the southern part of the Netherlands. We wanted our kennelname to somehow show where the roots lie of the puppies born with us. I think we succeeded by choosing for fan'e Sudewyn, a Frisian name wich is translated in English as from the southwind.

We only had one litter sofar, so we are not experienced in breeding yet. However, we think it's important to know all there is to know about breeding, so that's what we've been trying to accomplish since early 2004. In breeding we follow strict rules set by the Dutch Stabyhoun Association. Among other things, that implies:

• both parents are of sound health and have been tested on HD
• both parents have a good character and behaviour
• both parents meet the official breedstandard and are considered representative
• the combination of parents is thoroughly reviewed on in-breeding percentage, hereditary issues and other possible problems
• the puppies will be vaccinated, treated for worms and will be given the European passport for companion animals.
• the puppies will be micro-chipped and for each an official FCI pedigree-certificate will be issued
• the litter will be visited and checked by both the Dutch Kennelclub and the Dutch Stabyhoun Association
• a contract of agreement (issued by the Dutch Stabyhoun Association) will be drawn wich specifies the rights and obligations of both the future owner and the breeder.

In addition we state that:

• the health and well-being of the bitch and the puppies will always come first
• the puppies will be born and raised in our home
• we will spend a great amount of attention and time on socialising the puppies with all kinds of domestic and less common situations and noises.

A dog will be living with you for a significant part of your life, and you will be the most significant thing in its life. It is therefore of great importance to you both that your characters and lifestyle match. For instance, a somewhat timid dog needs a gentle leader, such a dog would not prosper and could even cause problems in a busy and turbulent household. In contrast, an audacious dog with a dominant personality, is better off with someone who's got the ability to be firm and consequent, and a person like that would probably not be very happy with a submissive and abashed dog. You need to know what to expect. In other words: choosing a Stabyhoun is more than just counting spots.

During the 8 weeks the puppies are with us, we shall observe them carefully and consider which character suits which future owner best. In the last weeks a puppytest will help determine where each puppy will be placed. Of course, there will be deliberation with the future owners, but the final decision is ours. From experience I can tell you that ultimately, it doesn't matter how your doggy looks, within 2 weeks it's definitely the sweetest, most beautiful and wonderful dog you have ever known!
And that's the way it should be.

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