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 Cortese is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Italy

United States

Bichon Frise, Maltese

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

1200s

2000

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

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 Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Otitis Externa
Allergies

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

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.

Corteses 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.

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 Corteses usually need at least 90 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 Bolognese is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

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

Cortese 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

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 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 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 Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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.

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

Corteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

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