- Brief Description
The Markiesje is an authentic Dutch Spaniel whose origin can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The Markiesje is finely built, black, elegant and intelligent. Cheerful and curious as long as it receives enough attention from its owner - this breed is 'under reconstruction'. Registration is done by the Dutch Kennel Club in a temporary register.
- Links to Breed Descriptions
- Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club
Netherlands
- Breed-Specific Articles
- Canine Chronicle (PDF)
- Dog in Canada: Dogs Not in Canada (PDF)
Pedigree analysis and optimisation of the breeding programme of the Markiesje and the Stabyhoun
Internal: pedigree_analysis_and_optimisation_of_the_breedin-groen_kennisnet_403077.pdf
- Breed Standards
The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.
At this time this breed is not recognized by the FCI, AKC or The Kennel Club.
Breed Standards
- Breed-Specific Statistics
ZooEasy: The association uses ZooEasy to record knowledge about all animals in the Markiesjes population. This produces a wealth of information every year, which is much needed for the management of the population and for testing the suitability of breeding combinations.
- Breeding/Health Strategy Documents
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
Breeding rules are located on club website for the breed (Nederlandse Markiesjes Vereniging)
- Breed-Specific DNA Tests
The Kennel Club list of DNA and health screening tests available for each breed - see: Breed-specific requirements and recommendations including health screening: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breeding/the-kennel-club-assured-breeders/breed-specific-requirements-and-recommendations-including-health-screening/
- Other Breed-Specific Webpages
- Breed Clubs
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
Netherlands: Nederlandse Markiesjes Vereninging

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