{"data":{"slug":"russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka","name":"Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka","also_known_as":["Russkaya Tsvetnaya Bolonka","Bolonka Zwetna","Bolonka","Russian Colored Lapdog","Russian Toy Bichon"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"companion","label":"Companion \u0026 Toy","fci_group":9,"fci_group_name":"Companion and Toy Dogs"},"size":"Small","origin":"Russia","countries":["Russia"],"height_cm":{"min":18.0,"max":27.0},"weight_kg":{"min":2.0,"max":5.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Friendly","Affectionate","Intelligent","Even-Tempered","Sociable"],"exercise_level":"Low","wikipedia_views_60d":10517,"summary":"The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small, curly-coated Bichon-type lapdog from Russia, loved for its sociable, easygoing nature and its low-shedding coat in many colours.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka-8d0dba959f-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka-8d0dba959f-640.webp","width":1280,"height":853,"author":"Svenska Mässan from Sweden","license":"CC BY 2.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RUSSKAYA_TSVETNAYA_BOLONKA%2C_Rayskoe_Sotsvetie_Tsevtik_%2824264726856%29.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:57:02Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":2,"grooming":4,"shedding":1,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":3,"other_dogs":4},"coat":"Soft, long, wavy to curly, non-shedding","colors":["Black","Brown","Grey","Red","Wolf-grey","White (Franzuskaya)"],"fun_fact":"The name Bolonka simply means lapdog, and the breed is considered the rarest of the Bichon type.","sections":{"overview":"The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, or Russian Colored Lapdog, is a rare toy breed of the Bichon type. It was created as a cheerful companion well suited to apartment life.\n\nIt is a friendly, people-loving little dog that fits happily into family homes, and its non-shedding coat appeals to many allergy-conscious owners.","history":"The breed was developed in Moscow and Leningrad during the Soviet era, when dogs could not be imported. Fanciers worked from small dogs such as the Bichon Frise, Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu, Pekingese and French Bolognese. It has carried its current name since 1966.\n\nInterest grew after the fall of the Iron Curtain, and the dogs became popular in Germany. The Nordic Kennel Union accepted the breed in 2013, and the American Kennel Club added it to its Foundation Stock Service in 2015.","appearance":"A small, square-bodied dog with moderate bone, 18 to 27 cm tall and weighing roughly 2 to 5 kg. The soft coat is long, wavy to curly, and males wear a distinct beard and moustache.\n\nThe tail curls so that its tip touches the back. Colours include black, brown, grey, red and wolf-grey, while the white variety is the Franzuskaya Bolonka.","personality":"Bolonki are even-tempered, clever and friendly to nearly everyone, and they were bred purely as companions. They tend to see strangers as potential playmates, so early socialisation helps prevent over-eager greetings.\n\nThey will alert you to visitors but are not guard dogs. They prefer gentle play to rough games and love being close to their family.","care":"Daily brushing is needed to prevent mats, along with regular trimming and bathing. Severe matting can cause skin problems, so do not skip it.\n\nExercise needs are modest: daily walks and some play are enough. They do best living indoors with company.","health":"Generally a hardy little breed. As with many toy dogs, dental care deserves attention, and matted coats can lead to skin trouble or ear hematomas if neglected. Choose breeders who health-test their dogs."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/russian-tsvetnaya-bolonka/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolonka","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38263","wikipedia_revision":1358712236},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}