Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Also called Bolonka, Bolonka Zwetna, Franzuskaya Bolonka and Russian Colored Lapdog
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Barely sheds
- Loves other dogs
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Russia as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 7–11 in (18–28 cm)
- Life span
- 14–16 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Great in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Friendly
Intelligent
Sweet
Willing to please
Coat colours
Black, brown, fawn, gray, red, silver, tan markings and wolf-gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7–11 lb (3–5 kg) | 7–11 lb (3–5 kg) |
| Height | 9–11 in (23–28 cm) | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) |
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Is the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Right for Your Lifestyle? (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Facts About the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka You May Not Know (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka - Animal Corner (opens in a new tab)
- Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Dog Breed Information - Dogtime (opens in a new tab)
- Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Facts - Wisdom Panel (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).