Bolognese
Also called Bichon Bolognese, Bolo, Bolognese Toy Dog, Botoli and Bottolo
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Barely sheds
- Lots of grooming
The Bolognese is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Italy as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 7–9 lb (3–4 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–12 in (25–30 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long
- Origin
- Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Calm
- Apartment living: Great in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Calm
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
White
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7–9 lb (3–4 kg) | 7–9 lb (3–4 kg) |
| Height | 11–12 in (27–30 cm) | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) |
Recognized by
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bolognese
Find pet services near you that suit this breed.
Breeds of a similar size
All toy breeds
Toy
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Foundation Stock Service
- Weight:7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Life span:14–16 years
Sources
- Bolognese Breed Standard - Dogs Queensland (ANKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Bolognese | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard – Bolognese Dog Club UK (opens in a new tab)
- Bolognese (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Bolognese Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD (opens in a new tab)
- The Breed – Elfin Bolognese (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).