Bichon Bolognese. I understand Bolognese but why Bichon?
The Bichon Bolognese, or simply the Bolognese is a dog of the Bichon family. The bichon type of dogs are typified by long hair (not fur) that doesn’t shed and their curly tails. They were not bred for sporting and originated from the Barbichon from which they get their name. The Barbichon was a type of water spaniel that is hailed as the ancestor of the poodle!
The Bichon Bolognese tends to be reserved or shy when confronted with strangers, but they are very loyal to their owners. They are also easy to train. Bichon Bolognese dogs come exclusively in pure white colors.
The Bichon Bolognese were frequently given as gifts to noblemen and kings during the medieval times. Unfortunately, this wonderful dog which was once the favorite of kings is not well known and at one point, the breed was in serious danger of extinction. However, the numbers has been increasing slowly and one can only hope that more of these dogs will be taken up into loving homes.
