Appearance of the Markiesje
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| The Markiesje is a handsome little dog with a body slightly longer than it is tall, and a feathered tail forming a smooth line with the back. Their head is very slightly elongated, with an almost flat skull and a well-developed muzzle that tapers slightly as it reaches the dog's nose. Markiesje have large, almond-shaped eyes with a gentle expression that can come in virtually any shade of brown and medium-sized, triangular, heavily feathered ears, which are set high on the sides of the head and fall forward, framing the dog's face. The Dutch Tulip Hound's coat is a single layer of smooth black fur of medium length, which may be straight or slightly wavy. White markings are fairly common. Feathers are often seen, not only on the ears and tail of this breed, but also on the hind legs. |
Temperament of the Markiesje
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| These are generally very friendly little dogs, who love everyone and attract attention, but don't tend to be particularly demanding. The Markiesje is gentle and playful with other dogs and with children of all ages. Although all interactions between small children and dogs need to be supervised, this breed is generally very trustworthy with younger children. When left alone at home, they are not prone to separation anxiety, and they generally behave well when taken out in public. Although their small size and friendliness make them popular as family pets, they are also willing to do the work of a hunting dog, easily retrieving small birds. These small dogs are generally too friendly to make a suitable guard dog, but because of their alert nature, they often excel in the role of watchdog, alerting their family to any perceived threats or dangers. |
Needs and activities of the Markiesje
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| The Markiseje is a moderately active breed that needs about an hour of vigorous activity every day to stay happy and healthy. These dogs can keep up with most walks and jogs, but they can also enjoy or even excel in many other canine activities, such as swimming, agility training or acrobatic canine dancing. Although these dogs are rather small, they are often unsuitable as pets in smaller living environments, such as apartments, due to their higher activity and noise levels than some other dogs, and are more likely to thrive in a larger home with a fenced yard. |
Maintenance of the Markiesje
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| This breed is easy to care for single-layer coats that require only occasional bathing. They should be brushed regularly, daily or every 2 days, both to remove excess coat hair and to prevent knots or matting. A firm bristle brush is often the best tool for this dog's smooth coat. It's also important to check the dog's ears regularly to make sure they're clean and dry and, in some cases, to remove excess hair from the inner ear, which will help prevent the development of ear infections. |
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