Bolognese Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years

Bolognese age in human years

Dog years	Human years	Life stage
1	15	Adolescent
2	24	Adult
6	40	Adult
10	56	Senior begins
13	68	Senior
15	76	Geriatric

Figures based on The Royal Kennel Club's published small-breed guidance, as tabulated by Purina UK. For an exact figure, try the Dog Years calculator.

The Bolognese is classified by The Royal Kennel Club within the smaller ageing band, typically weighing 2.5–4 kg as an adult, with a median life expectancy of around 14.9 years, according to a 2024 analysis of UK veterinary records by Dogs Trust. A member of the Bichon family from northern Italy, the Bolognese is affectionate, calm, and devoted to its owner, with a fluffy, non-shedding white coat that needs regular grooming.

What this means for your Bolognese

Patellar luxation (a slipping kneecap) is fairly common in small breeds like the Bolognese, so any skipping or hopping on a hind leg is worth a vet check. Dental disease is also common in small dogs, making regular teeth cleaning important throughout life.

The breed's dense coat needs regular brushing to prevent matting, which becomes especially important if joint stiffness makes self-grooming harder in later years.

When is a Bolognese considered a senior?

Under The Royal Kennel Club's size-adjusted guidance, small breeds like the Bolognese are generally considered senior from around 10 dog years old.

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