Tooltip Closes Filterable DropDownList

[PMcDonough11]

Bug Report

When a filterable DropDownList uses a tooltip for each item, the DropDownList will close.

Regression introduced with 2025.2.702

Reproducible

DropDownList Filter + Tooltip Issue | Kendo UI Dojo
Steps to reproduce are in the Dojo

Expected Behavior

The DropDownList should remain open with the tooltip.

Workaround

Use a flag to handle when the DropDownList will close:
DropDownList/ToolTip - Prevent Closing | Kendo UI Dojo

Environment

• Kendo UI version: 2025.2.702
• jQuery version: All Supported Versions
• Browser: all

[aaron-kahan-avalara]

When can we expect a fix for this?

[martintabakov]

Also reported in 1701213