RTBCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY OCT 9, 2026 HELD IN WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD
About Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
gENERAL APPEARANCE
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is slightly longer than tall, just off square. A sturdy toy dog with bone and substance. Never slight or fragile. The Coat is long, soft supple with a dense under coat with large curl or very wavy. They are a highly intelligent, cheerful and confident. The head should express the friendly nature of the breed. The tail should be carried over the back almost touching. Height 10 1/4" over 11" is a disqualification.
The head [hallmark]
The expression is sweet, alert, and intelligent. Eyes are dark brown. Lighter brown color is allowed in brown, fawn, and cream dogs. Blue or partially blue eye(s) are a disqualification. The eyes are of medium size, rounded, and set on the frontal plane. Eyelids are tight. Eye rims are black or match the coat color. Cheeks are slightly rounded. Ears are moderate size, V shaped with slightly rounded tips, set moderately high, lay close to the skull and carried dropped. When alert, the ears lift at the base. The head is in proportion to the body. The skull is slightly prominent and slightly rounded, with a well defined stop. The muzzle is short, slightly more than one third of the length of the head, slightly tapered to the nose. The nasal bridge is straight and wide at the base. Lower jaw is moderately wide. The nose is small, vertical in profile, with nostrils that are well opened. The nose is solid black or matches the coat color. All shades of solid brown pigmentation are allowed in brown dogs.
Topline neck and body
The neck is average length, sloping, dry, and well-muscled. The topline is level with a strong, broad, well-muscled back. The body is compact with a deep chest that is moderately broad and oval shaped with the brisket extending to the elbow. Ribs are well sprung. The underline is moderately tucked up. The loin is short and slightly arched. The croup is rounded, medium length, rather broad, slightly sloping, and muscular. The tail is medium length, set at moderate height, and curls over the back so the tip is close to the back. The tail is completely covered by coat. The tail may not be docked. A missing or docked tail is a disqualification.
Forequarters
Legs are straight, parallel, and moderately wide when viewed from the front. The shoulder blades are well muscled, and their angulation with the shoulders is 100-110 degrees. The forelegs are straight and parallel, with elbows tight to the body. The length from the withers to the elbows is equal to the length from the elbows to the ground. Pasterns are strong and nearly upright. Dew claws may be removed. The feet are small and round with arched, tight toes. Pads and nails are dark.
Hindquarters
The hind legs are straight and parallel. The hocks are strong, and moderately
angulated, medium in length. They are set moderately wide when viewed from the rear. The rear pasterns are medium length and upright. Dew claws may be removed. The feet are a little smaller than the forefeet, oval shaped, with arched, tight toes. Pads and nails are dark.
GAIT
The movement is smooth and flowing with good reach in front and strong rear drive.
The Coat [2nd Hallmark]
The coat is long, dense, thick, soft, and supple, with a well-developed undercoat. The coat forms large curls (preferred) or may be very wavy. The head has a well-developed beard and moustache. Complete lack of a beard and moustache is a disqualification. The coat is never deliberately parted. Hair on top of the head may fall naturally or be held up with a small bow on the top of the head. Feet may be neatened. No other trimming of the coat is allowed.
Disqualifications
Height at withers over 11"
Bolonka come in all sizes however ideally they should be between 8-11 inches at adulthood. Over 11" inches is out of standard and should be DQ in the ring.
Blue or partially blue eyes
The eyes on the Bolonka should match the coat color. Blue or partial blue indicates the dog is not Bolonka as no color variation allows this.
Spotted or flesh colored nose /eye rims
The eye rims and nose should match the coat color . All variations of brown are allowed. No flesh colored.
MIssing or docked tail
The Bolonka Tail is of medium length held over the back almost touching. A docked or missing tail takes away from the outline of the proper Bolonka.
Complete lack of beard or Mustache
The beard and mustache are part of the character of this breed and must be visible when presented in the ring.
ANy SPots or markings except where mentioned, solid white, parti color or merle.
The standard allows for a small amount of white on the Fore chest and Toes. Any excessive white is considered a DQ as that is spotting, and should be penalized in the show ring.