BREEDING PROGRAMME

Puppies ocasionally available. Please telephone or e-mail if you are serious about this delightful rare breed

Typical Bolognese puppies - the above two bred from Sara with Devonia and Quirino with Devonia (Born May 2006)  Both of these two at the age of six months went on to be successful in the show ring.

The breed on a whole is a healthy one with no known hereditary problems.

My breeding programme is to only breed from sound and healthy dogs with very good temperaments that conform to the breed standard in the hopes that they will only produce sound and healthy puppies with no potential problems.  

Puppies are bred from the best available bloodlines.   I breed only from dogs with sound temperaments and disposition.   I try my best to ensure dogs have no hereditary defects.    I also test any breeding dogs and bitches for Leishmania have paetella's and hearts checked before breeding.

Puppies are kept with their parents until they are 12 - 13 weeks old before going to new homes.   They are fully wormed, have dew claws removed and are vet checked and also microchipped and are Kennel Club Registered, four generation pedigree and come with six weeks free insurance, together with a supply of food and any other relevant equipment.   If the puppies are old enough they will also be vaccinated.   The puppies like their parents are fed on the best available food.

My puppies are reared in our house and not in a kennel, with continuous attention.   They get used to all normal household noises such as vacuum cleaners, washing machine radio/music etc.,    They will be in contact with any visitors I may have  including a young Grandson together with my other dogs.   When they are old enough they will be taken into the garden to get used to outside noises.   They are also paper trained in the hopes they will not puddle where they are not supposed to.   

I like potential new owners to visit at least once before I agree to them having a puppy.    This is important for both the new owner and myself.   Firstly you as a potential new owner would like to see where the puppies have grown up and meet the parents and to satisfy yourself that you are happy with what you see, and secondly to make sure this is the breed that you really want and can cope with the grooming.   Thirdly, I like to see what kind of people will take care of my beloved puppies for the rest of their lives.     Together we can make a choice (if possible) as to which puppy will be most suitable for you, as each puppy develops their own special personality.

Since 2003 I have imported two bitches and one dog from Italy, two from Bologna the source of the Italian Bolognese, the third from Todi, in the hopes that I can further this small and rare breed.    My thanks for this go to Alberto Veronessi for his kindness in letting me have two of his dogs in order that I can improve my breeding programme and my thanks also to Madam M.L. Friggi.    The litters that I have had have been very successful in the show ring having received various best of breeds between them.   A further dog who lives with Lorna and Andrew  received the accolade of top puppy in breed 2009.

        Quirino with Devonia imported from Alberto Veronessi, Bologna in June 2004    (Photo taken by Alberto Veronessi in Italy prior to import)

 Puppies may occasionally be available to approved homes only.  (I do not breed very often)    A reference may be asked for.  I also ask that if a puppy (or adult) once in its new home, if for any reason cannot be kept by the new owner, that it be returned to me.   I also offer after care service and grooming advice where needed.   If you are interested in purchasing a puppy from me I would be grateful if you would either e-mail me or telephone and we can discuss what you are looking for.

Should you wish to contact me with regard to any information on the breed or the availability of puppies, I hope that I can give friendly honest and helfpul advice which will be freely given.