The Bolognese...and Family

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About The Bolognese...and Family

I'm starting this page to promote awareness of this wonderful breed all over the world!
The Bolognese traces its ancestry back to the 13th century, enjoying the company of the wealthy and the elite of Renaissance Italy.
The Bolognese is a rare toy breed of the Bichon group which originated in the Mediterranean area and is being introduced in the United States. This breed is a cousin to the Bichon Maltiase (Maltese), the Havanais Bichon (Havanese), the Bichon Teneriffe (Bichon Frise), and the Coton de Tulear.
At this point of their history here in the United States they are considered extremely rare. A national breed club, The Bolognese Club of America, was founded and formed by Bert and Dorothy Goodale to unify and assist the owners of these wonderful little dogs. The Bolognese Club of America holds the only U.S. Registry for the breed. Although no single book has yet been published in English for the breed, several rare breed books display pictures and brief histories of the Bolognese.
Bologneses are gentle, sensitive and affectionate dogs, ideal for the city or suburbs. They are eager to please and do very well in obedience classes. They enjoy playing with children and do very well with other animals.
They have a long, cottony coat that falls in tufts without laying flat against the body, giving a slightly clumpier appearance than the bichon frise. Their color is white. They are non-shedding, odorless, almost square, small, and sturdy dogs. 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. Their life span is 14-15 years.

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