Bolognese
VS
Smålandsstövare
Bolognese vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Bolognese and Smålandsstövare side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bolognese
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Bolognese
High energy
Tiny
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bolognese
The Bolognese is a small, sturdy Italian companion dog with a pure white, fluffy, non‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Calm, people‑focused and often strongly attached to one person, it suits apartments, needs modest exercise but high company and mental stimulation.
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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