Bolognese

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Size: Small
Other Names: Bichon Bolognese
Country of Origin: Italy
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Companion Dog
The Kennel Club (KC): Toy
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Toy
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Toy

The Bolognese is a small, white, compact dog with a distinctive white single coat. The eyes are large and dark, as is the nose. The coat falls in loose open ringlets all over the body, with shorter hair on the face.

A small, white companion who fits an apartment; the long coat needs regular care, and he is typically quieter than many toys if kept close.

The name, Bolognese, refers to the northern Italian city of Bologna. A member of the bichon group of dogs, the Bolognese is thought to have descended from bichon-type dogs in southern Italy.

Height: 10-12 inches
Weight: 9-11 pounds
Color: White
Coat: Single coat (no undercoat), wooly
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 3–5 puppies

Temperament

A playful and friendly breed, the Bolognese are very intelligent, and love the companionship of people. They will form a close bond with their owners, and are often quite reserved with strangers. They make an ideal companion dog, and family pet, and are good with children. While not yappy, the Bolognese have acute hearing, and will generally bark at strange noises. They are generally somewhat less active than the Bichon Frise.

Training

Easy to train, and eager to please.

Care and grooming

The hair is never trimmed or clipped, but requires regular combing to prevent matting. Frequent brushing and bathing keeps the Bolognese looking its best, and reduces the amount of loose fur in the environment.

Shedding

Low; the flocked coat behaves more like hair than fur.

Health

Bolognese dogs may be prone to patellar luxation and dental crowding. Keep teeth clean and avoid letting this small companion become overweight.

Crosses that include the Bolognese

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

Bologco

Bolonoodle

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