The Bolognese, a tiny dog breed of the bichon type with Italian origins, is pronounced [boloeze].
Body Appearance
There is no undercoat, therefore the body is covered in free-flowing, open ringlets or flocks of hair, with shorter hair on the face. The texture of the hair is wooly rather than smooth, and it is never clipped or trimmed unless it is maintained as a pet. Although the hair loses relatively little, matting must be avoided by routine combing.
Care as a Pet/ In Captivity
The Bolognese needs daily mental and physical activity like all dog breeds, yet these dogs are typically laid back. To be content and polite, they need to be somewhat active and receive basic training. Due to their long, curly coats, Bolos are regarded as being somewhat high-maintenance in the grooming department.
Exercise
Since they weren’t bred to be athletic, Bolognese dogs are usually content to run about the backyard or go on leashed walks. To maintain this breed in shape, 30 minutes of exercise once or twice each day should be sufficient. Playtime at home is a terrific method to keep your Bolognese active and interested without overexerting them. These dogs are advised for owners who are home frequently and able to give them plenty of attention.
Feeding
A crucial part of raising a Bolognese Terrier is feeding it. Before your puppy is two months old, do not give him any solid foods. It’s because their taste buds are only just beginning to mature and their teeth are still forming. It is therefore ideal to let them rely solely on their mother’s milk. Feed Bolognese Terriers only two meals every day once they have reached the age of six months. Avoid overfeeding them to prevent them from getting fat and lethargic.
Maintenance and Grooming
Bolognese don’t shed much and don’t need much maintenance, but owners should make sure to routinely clip the hair around their eyes. Hairs could irritate your Bolognese’s eyes and cause tear stains if left ungroomed.
Plan to brush the coat every day if you let your Bolo’s hair grow out to prevent matting and stink. These dogs don’t shed a much, so they’re an excellent choice for people with mild to severe allergies, but there will still be some minor amounts of long white hairs around the house. In addition to grooming the hair, owners should also clean the dog’s ears, trim its nails, and brush its teeth. Regularly brushing your teeth and cleaning your ears will help to ward against infections.
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