While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bologneses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the BT Walker is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Bologneses make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

BT Walkers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Bichon Frise, Maltese

Treeing Walker Coonhound, Boxer

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White

Brown
Red
White

Bologneses are known for their coat length.

BT Walkers have short coats.

Curly

Straight

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.

A BT Walker can have a litter of 2-10 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
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Degenerative Myelopathy
Corneal Dystrophy

Otitis Externa
Allergies

Demodicosis
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Dermoid Sinus
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Stenosis

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Vwd
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

Bologneses require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

BT Walkers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Bologneses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

BT Walkers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Sniffing, Going Outside, Watching TV, Swimming, Hanging out, Playing fetch, Walking, Grooming

Going for hikes, Tug of war

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.

BT Walkers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For BT Walker, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most BT Walkers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Bolognese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) BT Walker feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a BT Walker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bolognese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a BT Walker is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Bolognese is highly intelligent and very trainable.

BT Walker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

BT Walkers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.