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The Bolognese, a beautiful, graceful, and charming animal was valued greatly among the nobility during the eleventh and twelfth century.  Although it is very friendly the Bolognese dogs can be a little reserved around strangers, which is an admirable trait for a dog that live in a big city like Chicago. They are a very small type of dog breed and grow to be 10-12 inches, and weighs any were from 5.5-9 pounds. These dogs have a white coat with loose open ringlets, which does not require clipping or trimming.

 

Since the Bolognese is not a hyperactive dog breed, it does not require constant supervision and is ideal for small living spaces. Temperamentally, this dog does not require strenuous daily exercise, and it’s mostly kept indoors, for cold climate areas like Chicago its long coat protects it from the low temperatures and high winds. It is recommended to most families in Chicago and other places, as a great watch dog. It follows its owner like a shadow, and alerts instantly of unexpected changes. The dog is a great guardian and lover of all people.

 

For the busy urban professional in downtown Chicago without a large backyard or maybe living in an apartment, the Bolognese is a perfect companion. The fact that the dog can get the majority of its exercise inside makes it perfect for life in a Chicago Loop environment. This does not, however, mean that the dog needs to be locked away and kept isolated. Its small size and love of people make it the perfect companion to take with you when you are out and about-Starbucks, Panera or Cosi. The recent celebrity trend of taking a small dog with them wherever they go has helped to win acceptance of dogs in many places they were previously banned.

 

 

With all the outdoor activities available in Chicago, the Bichon Frise may be the perfect dog for those living in the windy city with a little room. The dog is described as happy and well tempered. The dogs have an intelligent, inquisitive look and make wonderful companions.

This companion dog, the Bichon requires regular exercise and grooming-even though it is a small dog. Because this dog breed does not shed, it is a good match for allergy sufferers and fastidious Chicago homeowners who will not be affected by heavy shedding. The downside to the no shedding is that the dogs must be regularly groomed to prevent matting and tangles. The Bichon Frise is an energetic breed of dog and is therefore a good companion for an active owner who likes to exercise.

Chicago families with small, active children will also find these dogs to be more than acceptable companions. They are friendly and playful and make wonderful pets for the children. They also like to run through the small urban backyards common in Chicago with the children and because of their small size this is often adequate exercise for the dogs.

If you live in a small apartment in Chicago this may not be the dog for you unless you enjoy daily exercise outside the apartment the dog can participate in. While the Bichon is a great companion for anyone especially if you live in a big city like Chicago, it does have certain requirements that must be met on a daily basis. This dog would also be a poor choice for an owner with limited mobility unless the owner can provide some way for the dog to get daily exercise such as a dog walker or dog day care.