The Bolognese dog breed has a small size and curly coat. The head is round, the muzzle is slightly flattened, the ears hang down on the cheeks. The feet are of medium length and in proportion to the size of the body, although the volume of the coat sometimes makes it seem as if they are short. The body has a square outline, the tail is short, curved, and lifted up. The color is white, the coat does not fade.