Bolognese
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Colour: White
Lifespan: 14 years
Bolognese are devoted, affectionate to owners and docile dogs.
Owner's Guide
Similar to the Bichon Frise but more serious, shy and reserved with strangers. Bologneses like to form strong bonds with their owners, with whom they are affectionate and devoted.
Originally bred to be a companion.
Special characteristics
This gentle dog enjoys company.
Exercise requirements
Low. Enjoys free exercise.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good
other pets good
strangers reserved, shy
unfamiliar dogs friendly if well socialized
Perfect owner
Gentle, affectionate, quiet-living owner.
Potential problems
May suffer from separation problems. May be hard to housetrain.
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