The Bolonka Zwetna is a lively, cheerful and affectionate dog who prefers to be with his humans all day long. He doesn’t like being alone at all – he needs his “pack” or at least his closest caregiver around him. The intelligent Bolonka loves to play and needs enough exercise. The little sunshine is also friendly and well-disposed towards strangers and other dogs.
From the Russian Tsar’s Court to Germany
The Bolonka originally enjoyed great popularity at the Russian Tsar’s court as a lap dog. The ancestor of today’s breed, the white Bolonka Franzuskaya, was a popular gift for the ladies at court. From the middle of the last century, the Bolonka Zwetna was bred because they wanted to create their own dwarf dog breed with fur in different colors. For this purpose, the Bolonka Franzuskaya was crossed with other dog breeds such as Lhasa Apso and Shi Tzu. In Russian, the breed is called Bolonka Zwetnaya, which translates as “lap dog colorful”. Another small Russian dog breed is the Russkiy Toy.
Until the 1980s, the small whirlwinds were in demand mainly in the Soviet Union and other eastern countries. In 1986, the triumphal march of the lively dwarfs in Germany began with the GDR. Outside Russia, the breed is not recognized by all associations. In Germany, the VDH (Association for the German Canine Society) expressed its appreciation for the Bolonka Zwetna in 2011.
The character of Bolonka Zwetna
The spirited Bolonka Zwetna is extremely friendly, affectionate and intelligent. He is very fixated on his caregiver and loves to cuddle with her. But don’t underestimate his urge to move: The little bundle of energy needs a lot of exercise and entertainment in the form of walks and games.
ProfileBolognese Zwetna
| Race | Bolognese Zwetna |
| Origin | Russia |
| Classification | Society and companion dog |
| Size | small, height at the withers up to 26 centimetres |
| Weight | 3 to 4 kilograms |
| Physique | compact, moderately wide body; straight upper profile line; back, shoulders and thighs well muscled; light-footed gait |
| Eyes | roundish, medium-sized eyes; dark colour, also lighter in brown dogs |
| Ears | High and medium in size |
| Coat and color | silky, dense and curly coat; all colors except pure white and a spotting of the coat |
| Particularities | no seasonal hair change |
| Character | friendly, affectionate, intelligent, teachable, cheerful, good-natured |
| Care | Regular grooming with comb and brush |
| Bless you | Hereditary diseases rare |
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Education and Keeping of Bolonka Zwetna
As for all dogs, it is advisable for the Bolonka to attend a dog school. The cheerful little dog learns quickly and has a lot of fun with it. He is open-minded towards other dogs and is friendly and careful with children. Make sure to keep the animal sufficiently busy and also exercise it physically. This is all the more true when keeping the dog in the apartment. A house with a garden is ideal, where the little guy can let off steam and play.
The Bolonka Zwetna does not like to be alone and is best suited for families where there is almost always someone at home or taking him with him. If you are working, take him to work if possible. His friendly and uncomplicated nature will certainly inspire your colleagues quickly. Since he is not a yapper and does not show any aggression with appropriate socialization, you can easily take the Bolonka Zwetna with you everywhere.
Pflege des Bologna Zwetna
The charming four-legged friend has long, curly and dense fur with a lot of undercoat. Nevertheless, the maintenance of the Bolonka Zwetna is low. As a rule, regularcombing and shortening of the silky coat is sufficient.
Special features of the Bolonka Zwetna
The Bolonka Zwetna is not subject to seasonal shedding and loses little or no hair. This has the advantage that the home, clothes and sofa are largely spared from hair.
The breed has a low susceptibility to joint diseases such as patellar luxation (kneecap dislocation) and hip dysplasia. Some eye diseases can also occur, including progressive retinal atrophy, which leads to blindness. Contact a responsible breeder who attaches great importance to the health of his dogs. The VDH (Association for the German Canine Society) will be happy to provide appropriate addresses.
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