Markiesjes make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Hellenic Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Netherlands

Greece

Unknown

Laconikoi Kynes

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black

Black

Markiesjes have medium-length coats.

Hellenic Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Ear Infections

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Blood Panel

Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Markiesjes are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Hellenic Hounds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Markiesjes need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Hellenic Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Markiesje dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Hellenic Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Run

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.

Hellenic Hounds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

The Markiesje is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Hellenic Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 37-44 pound (17 - 20 kg) Hellenic Hound feed 2.3 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 cost of a Hellenic Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of a Hellenic Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Hellenic Hound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Markiesjes are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Hellenic Hounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Markiesjes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Hellenic Hounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Markiesjes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Hellenic Hounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.