Bolognese
Boloňský psík
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Key facts
| FCI group | 9. Companion and Toy Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 25–30 cm |
| Weight | 2.5–4 kg |
Recognition features
- Pure white, long, fluffy coat forming flocks, without fringes
- Small, stocky, square-built dog with a black nose and dark eyes
- High-set, long, hanging ears, rather rigid at the base
Purpose
Companion dog.
History
The origin of the Bolognese is confused with that of the Maltese; their distant ancestors are the same. Known in Roman times, it was among the highly valued gifts of the powerful: Cosimo de Medici brought eight to Brussels for Belgian noblemen, and Philip II of Spain received two from the Duke d’Este. It appears in paintings by Titian, Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Goya.
Coat
Long all over the body, shorter on the muzzle; forms long flocks of the same texture, rather off-standing, never falling flat and never showing fringes. Pure white; very slight shades of ivory are not disqualifying.
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