The Bologna Bichon Frise is a petite, companionable, square-bodied dog with a fluffy, smooth white coat that enjoys human companionship. They are active and intelligent, with a sharp eye.
- Male body length: 27-30 centimeters
- Female body length: 25~28 cm
- Weight: 2.5-4 kg
- Lifespan: 13~14 years
I am small and dignified long-haired dog, and I can keep my manners in and out of social situations. But I also have a playful side and sometimes like to jump and play with my fellow dogs.
genesis
The Bologna Bichon Frise has been around since Roman times and is a fairly old breed, but the exact time of origin is not known. The breed is commonly found in Bologna, Italy, hence the name.
During the Renaissance, the Bologna Bichon Frise was once a favorite of European courts and high society.
The Bolognese Bichon Frise also features in the paintings of Italian painter Titien, Dutch painter Brueghel deI’Acien and Spanish painter Goya.
Personality and training style
The Bologna Bichon Frise is very loyal, has a gentle and lively personality, loves to be close to people, and can get along well with its owner and other family members. They are usually quite quiet and can become very active when playing.
They are intelligent, docile, and not overly cautious, so it’s not hard to tame a steady and gentle Bologna Bichon Frise.
health status
The Bologna Bichon Frise is sturdy and quite healthy, some individuals may be at risk of developing eye disease. Please pay extra attention to their eye health. In addition, they are very voracious eaters, so please be careful to control their weight.
Practical information
There is nothing difficult about owning a Bologna Bichon Frise. They don’t need much exercise, just taking them for a walk or doing an obstacle course run will suffice. They can mingle with children and can also gain favor with the elderly by their steady side. They are friendly with strangers and are good at coexisting peacefully with other dogs. The Bologna Bichon Frise is lithe and intelligent and can accompany you to any occasion.
Bolognese Beagles are excellent guard dogs and will not bark until necessary. In times of crisis, they will go to great lengths to protect you from the “enemy”. The Bolognese Beagle has almost no hair loss and is very clean.
Breeding
Breeding of the Bologna Bichon Frise is nothing special, with a variable number of pups in each litter. Today, it is rare to find these dogs in mainland France. Only 15 Bolognese Bichons are recorded in the French purebred pedigree list.
Hair care
Tools: a nylon hog hair brush, a sparse-toothed comb.
Taking care of the Bologna Bichon Frise’s coat is not a hassle. As long as their coat doesn’t look too messy then a once a week treatment is enough.
When caring for them, don’t cut off the knotted hair directly, you should open and smooth the hair from head to tail, and take care of the hair behind the ears, on the chest and near the limbs, especially during the changing season, these are the parts that are prone to knots, and you should pay more attention to them.
Hair that grows inside their ears should also be cleaned. In addition, the hair that gets caught between the pads should be trimmed regularly every 15 days.
If they are kept in the city, giving them a bath once every two months or once a month is enough. Take care to brush their fur before bathing.
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