Bolognese - breed description and dog character

What comes to mind when pronouncing the word "bolognese"? That's right - the name of the Italian traditional dish is pasta with tomato sauce. But the correct pronunciation of this dish is “Bolognese,” and the first option is the name of a unique breed of dog. It is sometimes called the Bologna Bichon or the Italian lap-dog. Some call this dog a French lapdog, which is categorically incorrect.

This breed of dogs is truly unique in all aspects: appearance, behavior, character traits. This wonderful pet evokes emotion and delight in both children and adults. This pet will fit perfectly even in the rural interior and will feel great in the lap of nature in the country. The most important thing is that the owners of the company should make fluffy, because without attention and care these animals simply cannot live.

What distinguishes this breed is its amazingly beautiful white coat, which requires constant careful care on a par with any expensive fur. It happens that among the puppies of this breed can be found specimens with gray strands of wool. But such puppies make up a very small percentage of the total and are considered an exception.

Another cute feature of such pets is an exorbitant love of cosmetic procedures. It is understandable. This love was formed on the basis of the fact that many secular ladies are very fond of visiting all kinds of beauty salons and take dogs with them.

It is noteworthy that these cute and soft-looking creatures have very strong and developed muscles, which makes them the strongest for representatives of dogs of their size. They are very strong and hardy.

Standards

1. If we talk about the generally accepted sizes of pets, then the normal growth indicators in males are 30 cm, and in females - 24.5 cm. Boys should not weigh more than 4 kg, and girls should not exceed 3 kg.
2. The head sizes of these dogs are average, having a rounded, slightly protruding skull shape. Particularly unique to the dogs is the transition from the forehead to the muzzle. This makes them look like dolls.
3. The muzzle has a square shape, straight lines.
4. The eyes of the dogs are black, as are the nose and lips. The eyes are in a straight position.
5. The ears are medium, upright. This is how the standard of the Italian lap-dog looks in all its glory.
6. The animal has a well-set body, a taut belly and a strong back.
7. Even in spite of its small size, the neck of these animals is quite long and strong.
8. The tail in dogs is not long. It is covered with thick hair and bent towards the back.
9. Paws in animals do not stand out in size and have an oval shape.
10. The pet’s coat is very soft, silky to the touch and very airy, which is due to the lack of undercoat, because it usually makes the coat thick and dense. Sometimes, pigmented spots are hidden under the hair, which can have a light brown, black or blue hue. This is considered the norm, and you do not need to sound the alarm. On the contrary, such puppies have a higher value than ordinary ones.

These dogs are considered good companions not only for their good disposition and cheerful character, but also for their rather long life span. If you follow all the rules for caring for a pet, then they can live up to 14 years.

The unique story of a unique dog

As mentioned above, sometimes these animals are called French lapdogs. However, their homeland is not France at all, but Northern Italy. It was here that in the Middle Ages in port cities many of these dogs with white wool ran around.The main advantages that these pets had were:

• Unpretentiousness in food.
• Good disposition and cheerful character.
• Easy maintenance and easy maintenance.
• Nice exterior.
• Low amount of food consumed.

Taking into account all the merits of these creatures, the captains of the ships very often took Bichons to sail. So, these cute creatures spread all over the world and gained immense popularity not only among representatives of marine professions, but also among high society.

It is worth noting that in Italy, these dogs have always been particularly popular. The ladies from Bologna were very fond of having them in their homes and even traveling with them. Since the Bichons were constantly near their masters, it is not surprising that later they began to be found not only in French women, but also in German women.

But, if we turn to historical sources, we can see that initially dwarf poodles appeared in the boudoirs of kings, who began to communicate very closely with the Bichons. Later, from such a friendship, a new type of bolognese appeared - the Italian lap-dog.

From such a union incredibly beautiful puppies with black eyes appeared, as if specially tinted by professional makeup artists. These dogs can be found even in the paintings of famous masters of the Renaissance.

They also love to travel. A very convenient factor for the owners of these babies is their ability to endure long flights or travels. These dogs get incredible pleasure while on the road.

Character traits

Dogs of this breed are quite freedom-loving and independent. But, both adults and children of this breed are very sociable and kind. But they show their sociability, as a rule, only in relation to their owners, and treat strangers with caution and incredulity.

This distance is felt when you first visit the nursery. The animal can behave incredulously and even distantly for several minutes. But after a couple of minutes, when the dogs understand that they came with exceptionally pure intentions, they become affectionate and playful.

Interesting fact! These cute creatures can make friends even with such a formidable dog as a pit bull. Their charm simply does not leave a fighting dog indifferent.

Those who are going to buy a lap-dog to their home should remember that this pet just categorically does not tolerate loneliness. And, if you cannot afford to spend most of your time with the animal - do not choose this breed.

Another advantage of lapdogs is their genuine love for many grooming procedures, from which other dogs simply become furious. The lapdog simply loves everything related to the care of her body. You can calmly do all kinds of hairstyles for her, comb her endlessly, as well as bathe, style and blow dry. This dog will not tolerate, she will enjoy it.

For representatives of the pit bull breed, the main thing is to eat well, for fighting dogs - physical activity, and for lapdogs the main thing is the attention and care of the owners. Probably, for this reason, nature made these kids so beautiful and cute. Looking at them, I just want to squeeze these beautiful creatures. Puppies of these pets look just like white clouds. If you are not going to purchase these dogs at home yet, then you can just visit the nursery and enjoy the company of beautiful lapdogs.

Training

How to care

Of course, in the Middle Ages, lapdogs were not looked after as much as they are now, but the rules for caring for animals are quite simple. The main thing is to process fleas from pet hair and to prevent helminths and various parasites.

It is also necessary to feed pets and vaccinate in a timely manner. Particular attention is paid, of course, to wool. From early childhood, a puppy needs to be accustomed to a comb.

So, we can say that the representatives of the Italian lap-dog breed have no shortcomings. This pet is very fond of its owners, unpretentious in nutrition and kind. Choosing this friend for yourself, you will never regret it. Good luck choosing!

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