Markiesje Dutch Tulip Hound | |
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Other names | Hollandse Tuliphond |
Origin | Netherlands |
Dog (domestic dog) |
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.[citation needed]
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.