Bolognese

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 1.1 years shorter than the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 8 lb is about the same as the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Italy. The coat is described as wavy, long. The AKC energy score is 1 out of 5, 2.5 points below the group average of 3.5 for the Miscellaneous Class. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, PRA/PRCD, and Caer Eye Examination. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.