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Non-Sporting Dogs

Breeds

When a breed didn’t quite seem to fit in any other group, it became part of the Non-Sporting crew. The varied group includes three bull breeds – the Boston Terrier, Bulldog and French Bulldog. In addition, there are a number of Spitz breeds, such as the Shiba Inu, Schipperke, Keeshond and Chow Chow. Three Tibetan breeds – the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel – are also on the group roster, as are two of the three Poodle varieties. And more.

Activity level

The athletic, tireless Dalmatian and the shuffling Bulldog are as different as a drippy faucet and Niagara Falls. The diverse breeds of Non-Sporting defy generalizations as to their energy levels.

Size

The Dalmatian and Standard Poodle are the tallest dogs in this group. The smaller Non-Sporting breeds encompass the Schipperke, Tibetan Spaniel, Lowchen, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu and Boston Terrier.

Trainability

The vast variety of breeds, purposes and personalities make it difficult, if not impossible, to assess the group’s capacity to learn.

Characteristics

When it comes to Non-Sporting, variety is the spice of life.

Bichon Frise

Known originally as the Bichon Teneriffe, this animated powder puff was brought to the European continent from the Canary Islands during the 14th century.

Boston Terrier

Along with his playful character and his desired markings, the Boston Terrier has been nick named the “Tuxedo Dog”.

Bulldog

The Bulldog, as British as the Union Jack, descends from Mastiff breeding and was formerly exploited in the now-outlawed sports of bull baiting and pit fighting.

Chinese Shar-Pei

Once known as the rarest breed in the world, the ancient Chinese Shar-Pei was virtually on the brink of extinction back in the early 1970s when a Hong Kong fancier appealed to Americans for help in saving the breed.

Chow Chow

A member of the Spitz family of dogs, the Chow Chow is an ancient breed of Chinese origin.

Dalmatian

It is the only breed of dog with spots, a characteristic reflected in the nicknames Plum Pudding Dog, Spotted Dick and Bengal Harrier.

French Bulldog

Hallmark of this close relative of the Bulldog is the ‘bat’ ear, which gives an inquiring look to the quaint, short-nosed face of the Frenchie.

German Pinscher

The German Pinscher is often mistaken for a young Doberman because of the physical resemblance.

Japanese Akita

Descending from regional bear, boar and deer hunting dogs of the Akita region of Japan, the Japanese Akita was restored by fanciers following World War II.

Japanese Spitz

Although there were white spitz-like dogs in Japan from about 1900 – probably descendants of the Samoyed – the breed didn’t become established in Japan until after World War II.

Keeshond

Pronounced ‘Kays-hond,’ this breed is a member of the Spitz family of dogs.

Lhasa Apso

Said to have been in existence since 800 BC, the Lhasa Apso is one of the most ancient of breeds.

Lowchen

Cousin to such popular dogs as the Maltese and Bichon Frise, the Lowchen (or Little Lion Dog) is an ancient breed.

Miniature American Eskimo Dog

The miniature variety of the American Eskimo has all the attractive qualities of the breed in a more diminutive package.

Miniature Poodle

Created in response to popular demand, the between-size Poodle, the Miniature, is probably the best known and most numerous.

Miniature Xoloitzcuintli

One of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds, the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eets-queent-lee) can be called the first dog of the Americas.

Schipperke

Known for over four hundred years in Belgium, the Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is most likely a descendant of the black sheepdog that was also the predecessor of the later Belgian Sheepdog variety known as the Groenendael.

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is an ancient breed that originated in Japan. A small Spitz-type breed, the Shiba is agile and intelligent. Not recommended for a first-time dog owner.

Shih Tzu

Descended from the temple dogs of Tibet, which had been bred in that country for 2,000 years, the Shih Tzu was presented to the Chinese as gifts.

Standard American Eskimo Dog

With their thick, outstanding snowy white coat, erect ears and plumed tail, the American Eskimo is a most striking dog.

Standard Poodle

Oldest of the three breeds of Poodle, the Standard is the original from which the Miniature and Toy were developed.

Standard Xoloitzcuintli

One of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds, the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eets-queent-lee) can be called the first dog of the Americas.

Tibetan Spaniel

Originating in Tibet, the Tibetan Spaniel is probably one of the oldest breeds in the world.

Tibetan Terrier

Said to have originated in the Lost Valley of Tibet, this breed was regarded as a holy dog by the lamas and a symbol of good luck.