The dog breeds in the Non-Sporting Breed Group are a varied collection in terms of size, coat, personality and overall appearance. As the name of this class implies, they were not bred for a particular sport or function, but were bred primarily as companion animals for humans. This group of dogs has a wide array of personality traits, sizes, colors, and shapes.
Experts can’t make any generalizations about the behavioral traits of the Non-Sporting Group. The tendencies of each breed are unique and can be traced to their individual backgrounds.
Though all dogs were originally bred for some type of job, this catch all group of non-sporting dog breeds includes dogs whose work type has been outdated and they are now usually companion dogs. It also includes dogs that were originally bred as companion dogs, whose role was that of a specialty pet for the nobility and royalty.
Some breeds make excellent watch dogs, while others are friendly lap dogs. Some are good for apartment life, while others should only live in homes with large outdoor areas to run and play.
Because it is so difficult to make generalizations about the breeds in the Non-Sporting Group, prospective owners should be sure to research breeds thoroughly to understand their unique characteristics and to determine whether or not that breed is well-suited for life in your home.
List of Non-Sporting Dog Breeds
American Eskimo Dog
Bichons Frise
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Coton De Tulear (new for 2015)
Dalmatian
Finnish Spitz
French Bulldog
Keeshond
Lhasa Apso
Löwchen
Norwegian Lundehund
Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Standard)
Schipperke
Shiba Inu
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli