Papillon vs Bolognese
Compare the Papillon to the Bolognese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Bolognese.
Papillon
Bolognese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Papillon
Bolognese
Origin Country
France
Spain
Origin Year
1500 AD
-1500 BC
Papillon
Bolognese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Papillon
Bolognese
Papillon
Bolognese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Papillon
Bolognese
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Papillon
Bolognese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Papillon
Bolognese
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Papillon
Bolognese
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Papillon
Bolognese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Papillon
Bolognese
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Papillon
Bolognese
Papillon
Bolognese
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Papillon
Bolognese
