The term, “non-sporting dog” does not refer to a lethargic canine
too fragile for a brisk walk around the neighborhood. Unlike
the “Herding dog” where the physical features or temperaments
of the various related breeds are similar in nature, the non
sporting dog is void of any common characteristics. The non-sporting
classification ranges in everything from the origin of the dog
to its size. As a result, the breeds of this group are not inclusive
of in any other breed group.
Consequently,
the types of dogs who belong to the non-sporting classification
of dogs cover the spectrum in appearance and size. For example,
the wrinkled Shar-Pei’s origin has been chronicled to ancient
southern China. Then the Dalmatian is another dog who belongs
to the non-sporting dog type.
Then again,
various non-sporting dogs were cross-bred with other breeds
and dog type. When the white English Terrier was intermingled
with an English Bulldog, the black and white Boston Terrier
was spawned. It’s one of the key reasons many non-sporting dogs
may look like they belong to another group. Quite often, the
Keeshound is misconstrued with belonging to the Working Group
of dogs.
By and
large, the non-sporting breed was developed as a companion animal.
Across the United States, both the Miniature and the Standard
Poodle are popular non-sporting breeds. (Although the Toy Poodles
is related to the other types and sizes of poodles, it belongs
to the Toy Group). Here is a list of other popular types of
non-sporting dogs:
• Chow
Chow
• American Eskimo
• Bichon Frise
• Shiba Inu
• Standard Poodle
• Boston Terrier
• Finnish Spitz
• Keeshond
• Lhasa Apso
• Lowchen
• Bulldog
• Chinese Shar Pei
• Dalmatian
• Miniature Poodle
• Schipperke
• Tibetan Spaniel
• French Bulldog |
