Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Comparison – Which dog is better Hovie or Beike?

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Name	Hovawart	Stabyhoun
Origins	Germany	Netherlands
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Group	Guard Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	375	328
Reviews	1	1
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Other Names	Hovie	Beike, Friese Stabij, Stabij, Staby, Stabijhoun
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available
Price Which is cheaper Hovawart or Stabyhoun? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Hovawart and Stabyhoun?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger Hovawart or Stabyhoun?	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier Hovawart or Stabyhoun?	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)	40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller Hovawart or Stabyhoun?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types	Silky	Soft Silky
Colors	Golden Blonde Black	Orange Brown White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Stabyhoun requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Hovawarts shed moderately.	Stabyhouns shed above average.

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Watchful Reserved Devoted Outright Tempered Active	Affectionate Intelligent Obedient Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Hovawart.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Hovawarts are easy to train.	Stabyhouns are easy to train.
Playfulness	Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Stabyhoun is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Hovawarts have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Hovawarts are highly affectionate dogs.	Stabyhouns are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Hovawarts are a social breed.	Stabyhouns are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Hovawart rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Stabyhoun rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Hovawarts are one of the best watchdogs.	Stabyhouns are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial	Hovawarts are extremely protective guard dogs.	Stabyhouns are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Hovawart has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Stabyhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Hovawarts have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Stabyhouns have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Hovawarts tend to escape less than other breeds.	Stabyhouns have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Hovawarts have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Stabyhouns have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Nem lakásbarát kutya Hovawart.	Nem a legjobb választás Stabyhoun, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Stabyhoun tartása lakásban.
Adaptability	Hovawarts adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Stabyhouns adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Hovawart or Stabyhoun?	Hovawarts do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Stabyhouns do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Hovawarts are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Stabyhouns are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Hovawarts are kid-friendly dogs.	Stabyhouns are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Hovawarts are average friendly towards cats.	Stabyhouns are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Hovawarts are dog-friendly dogs.	Stabyhouns are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Hovawart is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Stabyhoun is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Hovawarts are usually recommended for elderly people.	Stabyhouns are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Hovawarts are generally with other pets.	Stabyhouns are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Hovawart vs Stabyhoun?	Yes Hovawarts are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Stabyhouns are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Hovawart breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Stabyhoun breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Hovawart is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Stabyhoun is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Underactive Thyroid	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Heart Disease Hip Dysplasia Radius Curvus Work-related Injuries
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	13-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Hovawarts have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Stabyhouns have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need	Hovawarts have an average exercise need.	Stabyhouns have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Hovawarts sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Stabyhouns sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Hovawart has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Stabyhoun has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Hovawart is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Stabyhoun is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Hovawart vs Stabyhoun Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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