Differences and Similarities between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun.

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Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and for the Stabyhoun. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Stabyhoun

Flat-Coated Retriever versus Stabyhoun: Overview

Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are similar in size. The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Flat-Coated Retriever versus Stabyhoun: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Flat-Coated Retriever to the Stabyhoun based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Flat-Coated Retriever Stabyhoun
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 13 to 14 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 55 to 70 pounds 45 to 50 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1350 No Data
Price Range $1150 – $1800 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Flat-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Stabyhoun. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Stabyhoun is 85 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Stabyhoun is a better pet than the Flat-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Stabyhoun!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun

    The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are most similar:

  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are very easy to train.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Stabyhoun

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun.

    Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Stabyhouns weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Stabyhouns are 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Stabyhoun

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Stabyhouns can be left alone only for a short time.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Stabyhouns are OK for new dog owners.

    Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Stabyhoun

    Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Stabyhouns do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Stabyhouns?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Stabyhouns shed moderately.

    Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Stabyhouns have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Stabyhouns Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Stabyhouns are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Stabyhouns are very easy to train.

    Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Stabyhouns?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Stabyhouns bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Stabyhoun

    Flat-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Stabyhouns have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Stabyhouns are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Stabyhouns?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Stabyhouns get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Stabyhoun?

    Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Stabyhouns get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Flat-Coated Retriever:

  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (81 percent match with Flat-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Stabyhoun vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Stabyhoun

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Stabyhoun that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Stabyhoun:

  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (77 percent match with Stabyhoun). Here is our comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • Cockalier (77 percent match with Stabyhoun). Here is our comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever vs Cockalier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Flat-Coated Retriever and how the Stabyhoun compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever and of the Stabyhoun to other breeds:

    Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Flat-Coated Retriever versus Tibetan Mastiff     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Saint Bernard     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Bedlington Terrier     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Cairn Terrier     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Welsh Terrier     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Standard Poodle     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Afador     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Morkie     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Cesky Terrier     Flat-Coated Retriever versus Akita     

    Stabyhoun Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Stabyhoun versus Leonberger     Stabyhoun versus Irish Setter     Stabyhoun versus Bedlington Terrier     Stabyhoun versus Cesky Terrier     Stabyhoun versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Stabyhoun versus Harrier     Stabyhoun versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Stabyhoun versus Sloughi     Stabyhoun versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Stabyhoun versus Pomapoo     

    Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Stabyhoun. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Stabyhoun better suits you and your family.