Bolognese — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Bolognese — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Bolognese originates in Italy.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI registers it as standard N° 196 in Group 9 (Companion and Toy Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 27–30 cm for males and 25–28 cm for females, with weight 2.5–4 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long all over the body, from head to tail and from the top line to the feet.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is pure white; very slight shades of ivory are not disqualifying.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is very serene and generally not very active.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying sizes are males under 25 cm or over 33 cm and females under 22 cm or over 32 cm.