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 Skye Terrier 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.

Choose a Skye Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Black

Black

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Fawn
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Sable

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Allergies

Lens Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Atopic Dermatitis

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Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

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Blood Test
Skeletal
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Bologneses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Skye Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Skye Terriers 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.

Skye Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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 Skye Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Skye Terrier 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.

Skye Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Skye Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 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 Skye Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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.

Skye Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Skye Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Skye Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.