Markiesje

Markiesje
Dutch Tulip Hound
Origin Netherlands
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

A Markiesje, also known as Dutch Tulip Hound,[1] is believed to be an old dog breed. On several paintings dating from the 17th and 18th century a small, black dog resembling a Markiesje can be seen. However, the Markiesje - as currently known - has only been bred actively since the mid 1970s.

The Markiesje was accepted by the Dutch "Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland" as an official breed[2] but it is not yet accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The "Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland" can be translated as "Board of Directors on cynological matters in the Netherlands". This organization acts as the official Dutch Kennel Club.

Character

The Dutch "Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Nederland" categorized Markiesje as a companion dog,[2] not to be confused with a lap dog. The dog likes long walks and runs. Markiesjes are rather alert and will act as watchdog.[3] The dog can be kept with other pets, such as cats and rodents, provided they are introduced properly and trained to accept each other.

References

  1. ↑ "Is er een Engelstalige vertaling voor het hondenras 'Markiesje'? (Is there an English word for the dog breed 'Markiesje'?". Ik heb een vraag. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Dutch Breeds". Raad van Beheer. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Markiesje Breed Attributes". Pet your dog. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
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