Bolognese are a sub-breed of the Bichon, as are Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, and Maltese. Bichon breeds were developed regionally in Europe for royalty and nobility (the Bolognese being the favorite of the Italians).

As monarchies fell out of favor, so did the fortunes of the Bichons. Some Bichons variations were lost to time; currently, the Bolognese have worked their way back from near extinction but remain a very rare breed.

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Wonder Wins In Europe

Claire Tibbs (Of the Black Orchid Kennel/Netherlands) reports that "Masters Little White Wonder at Black Orchid" (sire: Little White Wonder Giotto Aliso; dam: Pamela Aphaia) won '1 very promising Best Baby of Breed' and '4th Best Baby in Show' at the Internationale Hondententoonstelling
Antwerpen - BRABO SHOW in Brussels, Belgium in September 2011.

"Masters Little White Wonder at Black Orchid" also took '1 Very Promising Best Baby of Breed' at the Charleroi Exposition Canine Nationale (also in Brussels, Belgium) in October 2011.

Thank you Claire for sharing your news! Good luck to you and Wonder in Luxemburg November 5th!