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| The Bolognese is a non-shedding, odorless, almost square, small, sturdy dog. The males of this toy breed stand at ten to twelve inches at the shoulder and weigh on an average of eight to twelve pounds. The females are slightly smaller and weigh a bit less. |
The top line is straight, with the tail well
set on, plumed and curled over the back. The fur is very soft and requires
frequent brushing in order to maintain a mat-free coat. The color of the
coat is white. Touches of very light champaign are sometimes found on the
ears and back, however, the coat upon maturity must give the overall appearance
of being a white dog. The coat is non-shedding, with fluffy-flocky ringlets
covering the entire body. The head is broad with a moderate stop. The muzzle
is of medium length, neither too blunt nor too snippy. The ears are dropped
and well covered with hair. The eyes are dark, round, with dark halo rims.
The eyes hold your attention with their soft expression. The dark eye rims
give an even larger appearance to the eyes. The nose and lips must be black
and the bite is scissors, however level is permitted but not preferred.
The chest is deep and the ribs well sprung. The forelegs are straight and
the rear legs are moderately angulated, producing a lively gait. Their sturdiness
and active personality belies the fact that they are a toy breed. The Bolognese
are highly intelligent and completely devoted to their owners. Their sturdiness
and fun loving nature along with their patience make them wonderful playmates
for children. |
Bolognese do not require excessive amounts
of exercise. Don't let this fool you though. If your favorite sport is
mountain hiking, these sturdy little dogs will be at your side from bottom
to top, from beginning to end. The important thing to remember about the
Bolognese is they are true companions. They excel in whatever feat is put
before them if they can do it with their person. They are curious by nature
and quite comical in the games they make up. They are by no means clowns,
however. They have been known to do things that owners swear were "thought
out" and performed intentionally in order to get what they want. They never,
never, never tire of human interaction and thrive on it. |
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To view the Tribute in honor of Dorothy
Goodale,
American founder of the Bichon Havanese and Bolognese breeds,
click the link below.