Unfortunately, the Italian Greagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bologneses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

United States

Italy

Italian Greyhound, Beagle

Bichon Frise, Maltese

2000s

1200s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Gray
Brindle
White

White

Italian Greagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Bologneses are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

An Italian Greagle can have a litter of 2-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bolognese can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Eye Disease
Beagle Dwarfism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Invertebral Disc Disease

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Ear Infections
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Shivering

Otitis Externa
Allergies

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

In general most Italian Greagles usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bologneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Italian Greagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bolognese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) Italian Greagle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Bolognese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Greagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Bolognese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Greagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bolognese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Italian Greagles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Bologneses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Italian Greagles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bologneses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Italian Greagles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bologneses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.