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Bolognese

This sweet little dog is the perfect dog for everyone. No matter what the owner's life is like, he will adapt to all situations. Exclusively an indoor dog, this beautiful little dog is a pleasant companion for life as well as an excellent therapy dog. His size makes it easy for mentally ill, retired or hospitalized people to cuddle and hug him. He thus greatly reduces tension and brings well-being to all those who are close to him, sick or not. Less known than his cousin the Maltese, the magnificent little Bolognese is to be discovered.

Height 25 to 30 cm

Weight 3 to 4 kg

Life expectancy 12 to 14 years

Hair Loss Low

Excercise Need High

Home country Italy

Index

Personality Appearance Characteristics Price Breeders Pictures Tips Health History

Quick Overview of the Bolognese

Temperament

Gentle and loving
Lively and in a good mood
Ideal companion for everyone
Loves children

Appearance

Compact look
Small, graceful silhouette
Tail curved over the back
Long ears

Health

Generally healthy
The breed suffered a genetic weakness but nowadays the situation has greatly improved

Temperament of the Bolognese

Gentle and affectionate, the Bolognese is gifted for family life. Lively and always in a good mood, he loves humans. Ideal companion for everyone, he loves children as much as older people. His capacity of adaptation will make him appreciate the games of the little ones as well as the calm of more sedentary people.

In spite of his small size, he tries to protect his own and sometimes he will even go as far as to bite if he is not well heard. He is very sociable both with humans as with other animals but he will protect his entourage with great courage.

Intelligent and docile, his education is very easy.

Breed Appearance

Of a very small size, the Bolognese has a compact look with a small trunk and a build that is nevertheless robust enough for his size. His small silhouette is very graceful.

Height

Between 25 and 30 cm (9.84 to 11.81 inches) for the male
Between 25 and 30 cm (9.84 to 11.81 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 3 and 4 kg (6.61 to 8.82 pounds) for the male
Between 3 and 4 kg (6.61 to 8.82 pounds) for the female

Color

His coat is pure white with no stains or shades of white.

Hair

His long hair is thick and rather fuzzy without any fringe.

Morphology

His head has a rather accentuated stop and a flat skull. His large black-rimmed eyes are dark ochre color. His long ears are hanging and rather rigid at the base. His nose is black. His tail is curved on the back.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 9, section 1 and is #196

Characteristics of the Bolognese

Does this dog suit your lifestyle?

Every dog breed has its own characteristics. However, the actual character of a dog can vary from one to another within the same breed.

Life in an apartment

Good first dog

Tolerates solitude

Tolerates cold weather

Tolerates hot weather

Affectionate

Friendly with children

Friendly with strangers

Friendly with other animals

Hair loss

Drooling level

Easy to care for

Robust health

Easy to train

Intelligent

Tendency to bark

Tendency to nibble

Protective

Instinct to hunt

Adventurous spirit

Energy level

Level of intensity

Need for exercise

Playful

Price and monthly budget

Bolognese puppies near me

Bolognese pictures

Tips About this breed

Strictly an apartment dog, in the city or country, he will be happy inside close to his family members.

Easy to live with and train, this wonderful little dog can be suitable for all owners.

Calm, composed and thoughtful, he is an ideal companion for everyone. His size does not require him to exercise a lot and his somewhat sickly attachment to his family makes him very affectionate and always ready to meet his master's needs.

He will be more biting and defensive if an intruder shows up. Excellent alarm system and endowed with great courage, he will stop at nothing if the need arises.

Health of the Bolognese

Due to large inbreeding, the breed suffered a great genetic weakness but nowadays, the situation having greatly improved, the Bolognese is much more robust and his life expectancy has greatly increased. Today's dog generally enjoys good health, thanks to the breeders that greatly contributed to improve his genetics.

GROOMING

His coat requires a good daily energetic brushing to avoid the formation of knots in his curly coat. Professional maintenance is usually required at least two to three times a year. His eyes should also be checked and cleaned regularly.

History of this breed

Of very ancient but mysterious origin, the Bolognese was widespread in Italy in the Bologna region at one time. Famous among nobles and kings during the Renaissance, he was regularly offered as a valuable gift among the greats of this world.

Already in Roman times, Philip II, after receiving two of them as a gift from Cosme de Medici (an Italian statesman), said: "it is the most royal gift one can give to an emperor".

Even if his origins are often confused with those of the Maltese, the Bolognese has very ancient ancestors who were even cited by Aristotle (384 - 322 BC) under the term of canes melitenses. The Bolognese can be found on the paintings of greatest masters such as Goya and Pierre Breughel.

References

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