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18 Interesting Dog Facts For Bolognese Lovers

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The Bolognese (sometimes also called the Bolognese) is a small, fluffy companion dog whose warm nature and calm disposition make him a great friend for life – especially for older or not very active people.

FCI Group 9: Companion and Companion Dogs.
Section 1 – Bichons and related breeds
1.1 Bichons
Country of origin: Italy

FCI standard number: 196
Height at the withers:
Males: 27-30 cm
Females: 25-28 cm
Use: companion dog

#1 Originally from beautiful Italy, the Bolognese was particularly widespread in the city of Bologna, although the breed did not originate there.

#2 It most likely goes back to a small dog breed that was already known in ancient Greece and was also mentioned by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) as “canes melitensis” (Latin for “Maltese dogs”) found.

#3 They are therefore closely related to the Maltese, the Havanese and the Bichon Frize, which they still look like today.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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