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Italy

Havanese, Bolognese

Bichon Frise, Maltese

Unknown

1200s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Black
Brown
Sable
Gray

White

Dualaneses have short coats.

Bologneses are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A Dualanese can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bolognese can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Murmur

Otitis Externa
Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Dualaneses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Dualanese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Bologneses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dualanese, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bolognese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dualaneses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bologneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Dualanese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Bolognese is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Dualanese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bolognese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Dualanese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bolognese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Dualaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bologneses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Dualaneses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bologneses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Dualanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bologneses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.