United States

Netherlands

Yorkshire Terrier, American Rat Terrier

Unknown

2000s

Ancient Times

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Fawn
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black

Ratshire Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Markiesjes have medium-length coats.

Portacaval Shunt
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Dental and Oral Examinations
Electromyography (EMG)
DNA

Blood Panel

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

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

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

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

Road trip, Walk, Bath time, Run, Nap, Toy catch

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

Ratshire Terriers 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.

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 Ratshire Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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 Ratshire Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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 Ratshire Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Ratshire Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors

The average per month expenses of a Ratshire Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 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.

Ratshire Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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