Bolognese are a relatively healthy breed with very few genetic health issues and with an average life span between 12 to 15 years of age. It is not rare to see a bolognese 18 years old or older.<\/p>\n
The most common orthopedic disease like in all small breeds is luxating patella (loose knees).<\/p>\n
Eye diseases of concern are progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and cataracts.<\/p>\n
Therefore it is advisable that all potential bolognese owners buy puppies only from reputable breeders whose bolognese have all required health tests (pattela grad 0 or 1 and eyes clear) before breeding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bolognese are a relatively healthy breed with very few genetic health issues and with an average life span between 12 to 15 years of age. It is not rare to see a bolognese 18 years old or older. The most common orthopedic disease like in all small breeds is luxating\u2026<\/p>\n