We welcome our newest addition and a brand new breed to our home. This is 7 months old Irenna, a wonderfully beautiful, little Tsvetnava Bolonkas female. We’ll be sharing more as we get to know her. We look forward to breeding her and adding her line to our wonderful family.

Tsvetnaya Bolonkas

Translated as “colored lapdog” in Russian, this breed has an interesting history. Here’s a very brief quote from the North American Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club:

So what is exactly is a Tsvetnaya Bolonka? The Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a member of the bichon family that was almost extinct until after the Cold War. It is a small companion dog that is hypoallergenic, funny, clever beyond words and intensely loyal to its ‘family’. Some are excellent ‘mimics’; others are content to sit by the door and monitor who is allowed in or out.

The flash made this a little brighter than actual coloring. Compare sofa here to photo above to see what we mean. What a great little puppy she is!

At DogChannel.com it reads:

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka (literally “colored lap dog” or “colored Bichon”) is a unique Russian toy breed descended from the French Bolonka and a variety of other small breeds combined and refined in Russia. Because of Russia’s traditionally utilitarian attitude toward dogs, toy breeds were once scarce in Russia. But in the 1960s, as the Soviet Union loosened restrictions on dog breeding, more toy breeds arose. An affectionate dog that bonds intensely with its human owners, the Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a big dog’s protective instinct and deportment, but a little dog’s lively animation. The breed gets along well with other dogs and pets, including small animals. The long, wavy, silky, double coat with big, loose curls requires frequent brushing to keep it free of mats. Hair may be left to cover the eyes or tied up in a topknot. About 91/2 to 10 inches tall and sturdy, the Tsvetnaya Bolonka is less fragile than many toy breeds and makes a good playmate for children and a calm, attentive companion for seniors.

Stay tuned as we share more wonderful stories of our newest addition PLUS our 5 new Havanese puppies from Lolla and Lokkei.