Markiesje Breed Information & Characteristics

Markiesjes are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Markiesje is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Netherlands

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Black

Black

The coat of a Markiesje falls in the medium length category.

Straight

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Markiesjes may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

The Markiesje dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Markiesje dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Long walks, Walk, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Chase, Brushing, Cuddles, Play keep away, Trail, Fetch

Markiesjes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Markiesje, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Markiesjes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Markiesje is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Markiesje should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Markiesje feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Markiesje is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Markiesje is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Markiesjes has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Markiesje is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Markiesjes are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Markiesjes have an average level of playfulness. The Markiesjes, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Markiesje dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.