How long does a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka live?

The listed lifespan for a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is 14–20 years.

How tall is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka?

The listed height for a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is 11 in.

Is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is 5 out of 5.

When is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka full grown?

The growth size band for a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is 8–12 months.

Toy Group

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a toy dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 6–9 lb, height is 11 in, and the listed lifespan is 14–20 years. AKC describes the temperament as Playful, Charming, Inquisitive.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan14–20 years

Weight6–9 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Height

11 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 17 years is about 2.9 years longer than the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 7.5 lb is about the same as the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Russia. The coat is described as wavy, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.3 points below the group average of 3.3 for the Toy Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. 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, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and PRA Optigen DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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