Dog
Pronunciation:
boh-luh-koh
Breed Description:
The Bologco breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Bolognese and the Cocker Spaniel. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Bologco will have qualities of all the parents. The breed is generally a small sized breed of dog that should be robust and compact in appearance. They should be slightly longer than they are tall with a level top line and a long tail that curls over the back. The Bologco usually has a broad, slightly rounded head that is very similar to the Bolognese parent, however, their long ears usually hang down the side of the head and resemble their Cocker Spaniel parent more.
The coat of the Bologco tends to be a double coat with a soft, short undercoat and a long top coat. Many times, the topcoat has a scruffy appearance or a fluffy appearance. They can be any color that the parent breeds have but the most common color is white and apricot.
Temperament:
The Bologco breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are considered to be a friendly little dog that is the ideal companion pet. They love being with their owners and will often be very entertaining in their antics. The breed does well with children, however, they may be better suited to homes with older children. The Bologco can suffer from separation anxiety if they are left alone too long but if they are given ample opportunity to be with their owner, then the Bologco is a friendly and affectionate companion.
Height:
The average height for a Bologco is between 14 to 15 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Bologco is between 12 to 18 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Bologco breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Bolognese and the Cocker Spaniel to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Bologco breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Bologco breed of dog can be a very easy breed to exercise and they generally have all their exercise needs met with one or two good walks each day.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Bologco breed of dog can be difficult to groom if they keep them in a full coat. Expect to brush them on a regular basis and you will need to hand strip the coat to remove mats. You may have to trim the coat every few weeks to keep it tidy. Some owners opt to clip the coat every six to eight weeks to keep grooming to a minimum. The Bologco should be bathed once every month or two, ears should be cleaned weekly and nails should be trimmed once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Bologco breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Bolognese, it is important to read up on the Bolognese and the Cocker Spaniel. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
