The charming little Bolognese have embellished and continue to embellish the lives of many celebrities to this day.

History of the Bolognese breed

The Bolognese breed originates from Italy and its ancestors were mentioned by Aristotle. Due to the beauty, lovable and playful nature of the dogs, the breed quickly became a favorite of the aristocrats. During the Renaissance, several famous noble families liked to keep such dogs - for example, the Medici and the Gonzaga, and even bred the breed! The puppies were highly valued gifts, they could not be bought, they could only be acquired as special gifts. Due to the beauty, lovable and playful nature of the dogs, the breed quickly became a favorite of the aristocrats.

We know that Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464) sent 8 Bolognese puppies as gifts to influential and wealthy noble families in Belgium. II. King Philip of Spain (1556–1598) also received two dogs from the Duke of Este, and wrote in his diary that this was "the most royal gift a monarch could receive". Many famous historical figures also had such dogs: Madame Pompadour, Empress Catherine the Great, Maria Theresa and Josephine, Napoleon's wife, were also fans of the breed.

It was a popular breed in noble courts and royal houses, where its only task was to keep the ladies company. Wealthy and influential families were happy to immortalize their pets in paintings, so these dogs appear in the paintings of Titian, Goya, Breughel and other famous painters.

Because the Bolognese is smart, easily adaptable and has little exercise requirement - it is a very popular dog breed even in modern times. In fact, the age of urban dog ownership has arrived in the life of humanity - for which a small Bolognese is an ideal choice.