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Bolognese

Also known as Bichon Bolognese.

1200 to 1500ItalyCompanion
Related breedGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · Germany

Bolognese at a glance

Origin
Bologna, Italy
Appeared
1200 to 1500 (likely)
Family
Poodle
Type
Companion
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, KC, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 196

The name. From the city of Bologna.

Similar breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceSimilar breedPoodle1400 to 1874 · FranceRelated breedGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · Germany
Same familyKurī1250 to 1300 · New Zealand

Family and relatives

Gave rise to

Bolonka

Same family: Poodle

Bichon Frisé, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, Lagotto Romagnolo, Löwchen, Maltese

Same time, same continent

Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard, Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The familyPoodle20 breeds in this familyClose relativeMaltese500 BCE to 1888 · MaltaSame familyKurī1250 to 1300 · New Zealand

Place in time

The Bolognese appears 1200 to 1500 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Bolognese is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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