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Bolognese Champions
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Pronunciation:
boh-luh-neez
Breed Description:
The Bolognese breed of dog is a toy sized breed of dog that should be compact and sturdily built. They should appear small without having a fragile look to them. The Bolognese should have a square build with their length equaling their height and the top line of the dog should be level. The breed should have an egg shaped head with a medium length muzzle and they should have long ears that hang on the side of the head. The tail should be long and should curve over the back of the dog.
The coat of the Bolognese should be very long and dense. It should cover the dog completely and have a soft in texture. It should have a fluffy appearance and the hair should form flocks but it is important that the hair never fringes or cords. The only color found in the Bolognese is white.
Temperament:
The Bolognese breed of dog is an affectionate breed that is known for their devotion and calm disposition. This is a happy breed but they are not a high energy breed that needs constant stimulation. In fact, many owners are surprised at how easy it is to exercise the Bolognese and are even more surprised by the energetic little dog that emerges the moment they step outside. The breed can be very playful and the Bolognese are usually clown like in their enthusiasm. The breed does very well with other pets and dogs but they are better suited to homes with older children. They thrive when they are with their owners and this is a breed that can suffer from separation anxiety.
Height:
The average height for a Bolognese is between 10 to 12 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Bolognese is between 4 to 9 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Bolognese breed of dog is a very hardy breed and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Bolognese 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 Bolognese 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:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Bolognese 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. The Bolognese 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 Bolognese breed of dog is a fairly uncommon and unknown breed but that does not mean that it is a new breed. In fact, the breed is very old and can be traced back to as early as Ancient Rome when the small, white dog was given as gifts. While we have traced the breed back that far, it is unclear what breeds went into the development of the Bolognese. It is believed that the breed originated from the “canes melitenses”, which were mentioned by Aristotle but not much more is known of the breed's origins than that. 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.
