The Bolognese is a small dog breed from the Bichon family that originated from Italy. Pronounced as 'Bole-oh-NESE', the name refers to Bologna which is a northern Italian city. They are also called the Bichon Bolognese. They are small, compact square built toy dog with a distinctive white coat.
The dog is curious and comical. They are intelligent and devoted dogs who loves being with their humans. They make wonderful family dogs. They also shed very little to none making them hypoallergenic dogs. Grooming these dogs could be a challenge as it requires to be done on a daily basis to keep them looking good and tangle free. They can be difficult to housebreak so consistency and patience is a must for training. These dogs are known to be generally healthy with no known health issues to date.