Bolognese

FCI 196 . Bichons

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bolognese" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Small dog breed, original of Italy. Its name refers to his hometown, Bologna, located north of Italy.

According to dog literature, It is believed that the Bolognese descends from different types of dogs bichon South Italy, and its existence dates back to the 11th or 12th century. Similar to the Bichon Frise, became popular as a companion dog among the royal courts and the nobility of Spain, as well as in other parts of Europe since the 19th century 16 until the early nineteenth century.

The Francia appear among the most appreciated gifts that were made for a time by the powerful of this world. Cosimo (1389 – 1464) It took no less than eight to Brussels as gifts to different Belgian nobles. Philip II, King Spain from 1556 to 1598, After receiving two, as a gift Duke of This, thanked him in writing, saying "that these two little dogs are the most royal gifts that can be given to an emperor". Bolognese breed is represented in paintings Titian, of Pierre Breughel and Goya.

The Bolognese It was recognized in 1989 by the Federation Cynologique Internationale as race number 196 in the Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs, Section 1.1 Bichons.

White small dog, compact, classified as a companion dog and with a unique distinctive in the Bichons: their coat entirely white and without layers. The eyes are large and dark, as the nose. Height Bolognese varies between 25 and 30 cm.. The weight can vary between 4 and 5 kg.

Did you know??

You may have heard that dogs' non-shedding coats make them a "non-allergenic" breed., but this is not true. It is the dog dander – skin flakes – what triggers allergic reactions, no fur. The coat that is not descaled means less dander in the environment and sometimes less allergic reactions. But they still produce dandruff, and can cause an allergic reaction.

The unique distinctive coat (that is to say, without layer) It falls in loose and open throughout the body curls, with shorter hair on the face. The texture of the hair is of wool and should never be cut off or cut. The Bolognese sheds very little hair, but requires regular hairdo.

Each hair grows from a hair follicle, It has a cycle of growth, and then die and are replaced by another follicle. When the follicle dies, the hair falls out. The length of time of the culture cycle and shedding varies with age and other factors.. Frequent brushing and bathing, to keep the Bolognese at its best, is essential.

These dogs are very smart and love the company of people, but they are often very reserved with strangers. Although it may not seem like it, they have a very sharp ear., in general, they only bark when they hear strange noises. Usually, they are less active than the Bichón Frise, However, is a cheerful and friendly breed.

Develops a close bond with its owner.

To be intelligent, it is easy to train, and eager to please, making it an ideal companion dog for the family, Although initially it may be something reserved with strangers. They are good with children. Their life expectancy is 12 to 14 years.

The education of Bolognese not particularly difficult, because he is a calm dog, obedient and intelligent by nature. But, do not let yourself be softened by his cuddly side and by his ability to enchant with his tender and amazed gaze, because he would quickly put his little world in his pocket and turn situations in his favor.

Like this, a firm but gentle education, as well as a well-cared socialization, contribute significantly to the flourishing of the Bolognese.

The Bolognese he is a robust dog, with a good life expectancy, since it is situated in an average between 12 and 14 years. But, may suffer from certain disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as patella luxation, or inherited eye disorders, like distichiasis.

Despite what its abundant fur might suggest, the Bolognese little mute. It also, their annual molts, in spring and autumn, they are weak. On the other hand, to keep the pure white of their fur, requires regular and careful maintenance.

The coat of the Bolognese should never be cut, but to brush impeccably two or three times a week. Your hair should be detangled with a comb or a stiff brush, insisting above all behind the ears and legs, as well as in the womb, to counteract the formation of knots, especially in the molting period.

It also, to avoid brown spots in the hair around the eyes of the Bolognese, it is advisable to clean them regularly with a saline solution.

It also, to prevent ear infections, it is important to remove the hair from the inside of the ears with tweezers.

Last, it is recommended to bathe the dog every two or three months with a special shampoo for white dogs.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 196
• Group 9: companion dogs.
• Section 1: Companion dogs.. Without working trial..

Federations:

• FCI – Group 9 Section 1 ⓘ
• AKC – Toy Group ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ
• ​KC – Toy ⓘ

Italy

13.11.2015

Use:

Companion dog

General appearance:

Small size, with the trunk collected and compact, covered in pure white hair, long and steamy.

His body tends to be a square, in such a way that the length of the trunk is equal to the size (height to the cross).

It is very serious and, in general, quiet. Is brave, docile, very attached to his master and his environment.

Head:

Medium length, reaches 1/3 the height at the withers. Its breadth, measured at the level of the zygomatic arches, equals its length.

• Skull: It is slightly ovoid in shape following the sagittal plane, and it's rather flat at the top; surfaces are somewhat convex; the bumps on the frontal bones are well developed. The longitudinal axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel; the frontal sulcus is little accentuated and the occipital protuberance little marked. The length of the skull is slightly greater than that of the muzzle.
• Depression front naso (Stop): Quite steep.

facial region:

• Truffle: On the same line as the snout and, profile view, its front face is on the vertical. It is bulky and must be black..
• Snout: Its length is equal to 2/5 of head length; the snout is rectilinear and the lateral faces of the snout are parallel to each other; thus the front face of the snout is almost square. The suborbital region is well delineated.
• Lips: Since the upper lip is slightly raised, this one does not cover the lower lip, and the lower profile of the snout is determined by the jaw.
• Jaws/Teeth: Normally developing jaws, with perfectly fitting maxillary and mandibular arches. White teeth, lined up in a regular way. The teeth are strong and complete. The incisors are articulated in the shape of a scissor, although pincer joint is accepted.
• Eyes: Located in an almost frontal plane, wide open, larger than usual. The lid opening is rounded, the eyeball should not be prominent, sclera is not visible. The edge of the eyelids is necessarily black and the iris is dark ocher..
• Ears: High insertion, they are long, pendants, but rather rigid at the base, so that the upper part of the pinna is separated from the skull, thus giving the impression that the head is broader than it really is.

Neck:

No double chin; its length is equal to the length of the head.

Body:

Since the body tends to be square, the length of the trunk, measured from the tip of the back to the tip of the buttock, is equal to the height at the withers.

• Cross: Little protrudes from the line of the back.
• top line: The rectilinear profile of the back and loin, which is slightly convex, they blend harmoniously into the line of the rump.
• Rump: It is slightly oblique and very wide.
• Sill: The manubrium of the sternum is not very prominent.
• Breast : Large, descends to the level of the elbows; the ribs are well arched. The height of the thorax reaches almost half the height at the withers.
• bottom line: Behind the sternum profile, rises slightly towards the belly.

Tail:

It is located in the line of the rump and arches over the back.

Tips

Taken together, They have perfect aplomb and are parallel to each other in relation to the median plane of the trunk..

• Shoulder: Its length is equal to 1/4 the height at the withers; in relation to the horizontal they are oblique and approach the vertical in relation to the median plane of the trunk. His movements are free.
• Arm: It is well applied to the trunk, is almost equal in length to the shoulder, but it is less oblique than this.
• Elbows: They lie in a plane parallel to the median plane of the trunk.
• Forearm: Its length is equal to that of the arm, follows a perfectly vertical direction.
• Carpus and metacarpus: Seen from the front they extend the vertical line of the forearm. Seen in profile, metacarpus is slightly oblique.
• Front feet: They are oval in shape, with dark elastic pads and very hard black nails.

Considered as a whole and seen from behind, they should follow a perfectly vertical line that goes from the tip of the buttock to the floor.. They are parallel to each other.

• Thighs: Its length is equal to 1/3 the height at the withers. They are oblique from top to bottom and from back to front; are perfectly parallel to the median plane of the trunk.
• Leg: It is longer than the thigh.
• Hock: The tibiotarsian angle is not very closed.
• Metatarsus: The distance from the point of the hock to the tips of the toes is slightly less than a third of the height at the withers..
• Rear feet: With the same characteristics as the front ones, although less oval.

Movement:

Development, energetic; the bearing of the head is noble and distinguished.

Mantle

• Well stretched and adhered to the whole body, with visible mucous membranes and rigorously pigmented black third eyelid.

• Long over the whole body, from head to tail and from dorsal region to feet. It is shorter on the muzzle. It is rather vaporous, therefore it is not stretched, but in strands; never forms bangs.

• Pure white, without stains, nor shades of white.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: 27 - 30 cm..
• females: 25 - 28 cm..

Weight: 2.5 – 4 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the above criteria is considered missing and the seriousness is considered to the extent of the deviation to the standard.
Squint.

• Accentuated convergence or divergence of the craniofacial axes.
• Bulging snout.
• Prognathism if it alters the external appearance of the muzzle.
• Size less than 25 cm and above 33 cm in males, and less than 22 cm and above 32 cm in females.

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Depigmentation of the nose.
• Nose in a color other than black.
• Upper prognathism.
• Bilateral depigmentation of the eyelids.
• Eyes gazeos.
• Anurismo.
• Braqui Tourism, both natural and artificial.
• Any coat color other than white.
• Stains and specks.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles., fully descended into the scrotum.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation