De wachtlijst

Information for people living abroad and Markiesjes
We receive many questions from people living abroad with interest in a Markiesje. Please find below most of this information. If you have a question that is not answered with the information below, please contact us at intekenlijst@markiesjesvereniging.nl

I am living abroad and have interest in a Markiesje
Markiesjes are most commonly found in the Netherlands but there are multiple countries where Markiesjes have been exported to. Everyone can register on the waitlist for a Markiesje. The waitlist is usually longer for foreigners because not all breeders like to export their puppies. We try to encourage breeders to release 1 pup per litter for a foreigner on the waitlist, but the choice to do so is with the breeder and not with the association. You can register for the waitlist on this page. You will find 3 registration buttons on this page, please make sure you fill out the correct one. From top to bottom: registration for members (free), registration including registration to become a member (free) and  registration for the waitlist only (€ 35,00).

Picking up your puppy at 8 weeks
Most countries do not allow pups under the age of 15 weeks to enter the country due to rabies regulations. Please do check the rules and regulations for importing a puppy to your country. Usually pups in the Netherlands will leave the nest to stay with their new owners when they are about 8 weeks old. In the event of a future owner living abroad in a country where pups are not allowed to enter under 15 weeks of age, the period between 8-15 weeks needs to be arranged. Bear in mind that many airlines do not allow puppies under the age of 6 months to travel. Please contact your airline for more information. Breeders will not easily choose to do that themselves due to multiple reasons being: The education and attention the pup needs, the costs, and most importantly many breeders don't want to get too attached to the pup. If a future foreign owner can arrange a good and safe stay for the pup for those 7 weeks, breeders will be more inclined to let pups travel abroad. We advise you to make arrangements and inform us as soon as possible so we can share this with the breeders. Breeders usually expect you to collect the pup in person which will give you a better chance to receive a Markiesje-pup faster.

I have to take the puppy into an airplane
You can transport the puppy home by airplane in the cabin. A very comfortable pet carrier is this one. The Medium size is allowed in all major airlines and the puppy can fit well in this size. Please make sure you check the guidelines with the airline. Most airlines have changed their rules and regulations over the years and do not allow pet's to travel without a valid rabies vacciniation. Mostly the pet needs to be 15 weeks old before allowd to travel. You need to make a reservation to fly with a pet in the cabin. The costs are usually Euro 100-to 150 per leg.

Breeding
Our association hopes that breeding of Markiesjes will be possible in other countries as well. Please inform us if you are planning to breed.

Where can I find my place on the waitlist
Once you have registered yourself on the waitlist you can find your registration number on the registration list below. The list is usually renewed about every 2 months.