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Bolognese Dog: Italian Toy Companion
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Italy
- Height
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 2.5 kg
The Bolognese is a small dog from Italy, in the Bichon type and toy dog group. It is commonly kept as a companion dog. The breed’s name comes from Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. Its listed height is 25 cm and its listed weight is 2.5 kg. No lifespan figure is provided here.
What the Bolognese is
The Bolognese is a small Italian dog of Bichon type. It belongs to the toy dog group and is commonly kept as a companion dog.
Its name refers to Bologna, a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.
Origin and size
The breed began in Italy. The listed height is 25 cm, and the listed weight is 2.5 kg.
For a wider look at its country of origin, see dog breeds from Italy.
What stands out
The Bolognese has a clearly recorded Italian origin and a defined place in the toy dog group.
Its stated role is companionship, which makes that purpose central to understanding the breed.
What the facts do not cover
The available facts do not give a lifespan, temperament description, health profile, or care guidance.
They also do not describe a working purpose beyond the breed’s common companion role.
Ownership costs
No purchase price or ongoing cost is provided for the Bolognese in these facts.
Who may want another breed
People looking for a larger dog or a breed described for a specific working job may want to compare other entries in dog breeds.
The facts presented here identify the Bolognese as a small toy companion dog.
A concise breed profile
Choose the Bolognese if you are researching a small Italian companion breed with a documented connection to Bologna. Its profile is concise: Bichon type, toy group, and companion use.
Look elsewhere if you need a breed with a recorded lifespan, detailed behavior notes, or a stated working role. Those details are not included here.
What stands out
- Italian origin is clearly recorded.
- Classified in the toy dog group.
- Commonly kept as a companion dog.
- Bichon type is specified.
Worth knowing
- No lifespan figure is provided.
- The facts do not describe temperament.
- No health or care information is included.
- No working purpose beyond companionship is stated.
Suits
- Readers seeking a small Italian companion breed.
- People researching toy-group dogs of Bichon type.
Think twice if
- You need a breed profile with lifespan, health, or care details.
- You want a larger dog or a clearly documented working breed.
In short
The Bolognese is a small dog from Italy, associated with Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. It is classified as a Bichon-type dog in the toy group and is commonly kept for companionship. The recorded measurements are 25 cm in height and 2.5 kg in weight. This makes the breed relevant to readers seeking a compact companion with a clear Italian identity. The available profile is limited, so readers wanting lifespan, temperament, health, or care information will need more information before deciding.
Questions
Where does the Bolognese come from?
The Bolognese comes from Italy. Its name refers to Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region.
What type of dog is a Bolognese?
It is a small dog of Bichon type and belongs to the toy dog group.
What was the Bolognese kept for?
The breed is commonly kept as a companion dog.
How tall is a Bolognese?
The listed height is 25 cm.
How much does a Bolognese weigh?
The listed weight is 2.5 kg.
How long does a Bolognese live?
No lifespan figure is provided in the available facts.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Bolognese — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Abruzzo-Maremma Sheepdog — MGerety · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bergamasco Shepherd — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bracco Italiano — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cane Pecoraio Varbutu — Curti1952 · Public domain · file page
- Cirneco dell'Etna — de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Italian Greyhound — Tesori di Carli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Italian Rough-haired Segugio — Frustan · Public domain · file page
- Lagotto Romagnolo — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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