Bolognese (dog breed)

Bolognese
Ordinary coat
Other names
  • Bichon Bolognese
  • Bolognese Toy Dog
  • Bolo
  • Botoli
  • Bottolo
OriginItaly
Traits
Height Males
27–30 cm (11–12 in)
Females
25–28 cm (10–11 in)
Weight
2.5–4 kg (6–9 lb)
Coat long and fluffy
Colour white
Kennel club standards
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Bolognese is an Italian breed of small dog of Bichon type. It falls in the toy dog group and is commonly kept as a companion dog. The name derives from that of the city of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna.


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