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BOLOGNESE — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Not Recognized.
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Accepted for recording in the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) since March 1999.
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Companion Breeds
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Toy
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - FCI Standard No. 196
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
| Height: |
Males: 27 to 30 cm; Females: 25 to 28 cm |
| Weight: |
Average weight is from 2.5 to 4 kg. |
| Origin: |
Italy |
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The Bolognese, also known as the Bichon Bolognese, was once referred to as the "Italian Bichon of Bologna", and is a rare toy breed of the Bichon group. Throughout the years, his primary purpose has always been one of companionship. He is believed to be related to the Maltese, the Havanese, the Bichon Frisé, and the Coton du Tulear.
The Bolognese is a small, stocky and compact little dog. He is very intelligent, quick to learn, and completely devoted to his family. His fun loving nature along with his patience make him an excellent playmate for children.
He has a long, fluffy white coat that covers the entire body, from head to tail, topline to feet. His coat is odourless and non-shedding, and frequent brushing is required in order to maintain a mat-free coat.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Bolognese puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
The Bolognese's long coat is odourless and non-shedding. Frequent brushing is required in order to maintain a mat-free coat.
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques along with listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Bolognese, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada.
- Working Dogs — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs provides information on the many jobs that dogs are involved in, including Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue and Police Work.
- Euro Bichons — Euro Bichons is Europe's only Multi-Bichons Breed Community - Bichons Frisé, Havanese, Bolognese, Lowchen, Maltese, Coton Du Tulear.
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Last Updated: 6 June 2007
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