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Dutch Tulip Dog (Markiesje)
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Netherlands
The Dutch Tulip Dog is another name for the Markiesje, a dog breed from the Netherlands. It is believed to be old, and small black dogs resembling it appear in paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Markiesje in its current form has been actively bred since the mid-1970s.
What it is
The Dutch Tulip Dog is a dog breed from the Netherlands. It is also known as the Markiesje.
Where it began
The breed comes from the Netherlands. Small black dogs resembling a Markiesje appear in several paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
What stands out
Its history reaches back at least to imagery from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Markiesje in its current form has been actively bred since the mid-1970s.
Points to note
The breed is described as believed to be old. The historical dogs in paintings are described as resembling a Markiesje, rather than being identified as the modern breed.
Breed details
No height, weight, lifespan, or original working purpose is specified for the Dutch Tulip Dog here. For context on other breeds from its home country, see dog breeds from the Netherlands.
Who should look elsewhere
Readers who need recorded size, lifespan, or breeding-purpose details should compare other entries in the dog breeds list before choosing a breed.
Our take
The Dutch Tulip Dog suits readers interested in a Netherlands-origin breed with a long visual history and a modern breeding story that begins in the 1970s. Its description here is historical rather than a guide to physical size or working duties.
What stands out
- Origin is traced to the Netherlands.
- Also known as the Markiesje.
- Small black dogs resembling it appear in 17th- and 18th-century paintings.
- Actively bred in its current form since the mid-1970s.
Worth knowing
- The breed is described as only believed to be old.
- Paintings show dogs resembling the breed, not confirmed modern examples.
- No original breeding purpose is stated.
- No height, weight, or lifespan figures are given.
Suits
- Readers exploring Dutch dog breeds and their history.
- Anyone researching the Markiesje name.
Think twice if
- You need recorded size or lifespan figures before choosing a dog.
- You want a clearly stated historical working purpose.
In short
Choose the Dutch Tulip Dog if its Dutch roots, alternate name, and links to old paintings are the details you want to explore. The breed’s modern story is distinct: active breeding in its current form dates from the mid-1970s. If your decision depends on measurements, expected lifespan, or a defined job, this profile does not provide those details, so another breed record may give you a clearer starting point.
Questions
What is the Dutch Tulip Dog?
Dutch Tulip Dog is another name for the Markiesje, a dog breed from the Netherlands.
Where does the Dutch Tulip Dog come from?
The breed originates in the Netherlands.
How old is the Dutch Tulip Dog?
It is believed to be an old breed. Small black dogs resembling a Markiesje appear in paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
When was the modern Markiesje actively bred?
The Markiesje as currently known has been actively bred since the mid-1970s.
What was the Dutch Tulip Dog bred to do?
The available description does not state an original breeding purpose.
How big does a Dutch Tulip Dog get?
No height or weight figures are provided here.
How long does a Dutch Tulip Dog live?
No lifespan figure is provided here.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Dutch Tulip Dog — Sietske van Maanen · Public domain · file page
- Drentse Patrijshond — Eric Broeksma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Shepherd — Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Smoushond — Jovare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Keeshond — dancing with wolves · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kooikerhondje — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Saarloos wolfdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schapendoes — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wetterhoun — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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