The Non-Sporting Dogs

The non-sporting group (also known as the Utility Breeds in UK) includes a diverse breeds that could easily fit into many groups which making it impossible to generalize their personalities, behaviors, attitude, energy level, and training and exercise requirement.

Also, their sizes and body shape range from a 11-inch 10-pound Bichon Frise to a 22-inch 65-pound Dalmatian. So what we have in this diverse group of dogs consist of small dogs, big dogs, hound dogs, hunting dogs, spitzs and even terriers. In another words, these non-sporting dogs evolved basically as a kind of catchall group for breeds that have outlived their original purpose. However, because man does not rely on these dogs anymore for work that used to be assigned to them, these breeds are mainly kept as a family pet and companion.

List of Non-Sporting Dogs:

• American Eskimo Dog
• Bichon Frise
• Boston Terrier
• Bulldog
• Chinese Shar-Pei
• Chow Chow
• Dalmatian
• Finnish Spitz
• French Bulldog
• Keeshond
• Lhasa Apso
• Löwchen
• Poodle (Standard and Miniature)
• Schipperke
• Shiba Inu
• Tibetan Spaniel
• Tibetan Terrier

Exotic Dog Breeds

If you are interested in owning a rare and hard-to-find dog, you may want to consider the following breeds.

• Norwegian Lundehund - The name means “Puffin Dog.” This breed is famous for his six toes and genuine talents that are traced back to puffin hunting at the time of the Ice Age.
• Leonberger (Leo.) - This large, energetic dog was first developed in Germany and has lion-colored coat.
• Swedish Vallhund: Originated in Sweden and was used to herd sheep and cattle. This Spitz type breed makes a great family pet.
• Cesky Terrier - Originated in Czechoslovakia in 1949 by crossing a Scottish Terrier with the Sealyham Terrier.
• Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog - Originated in the United States. This versatile dog is a first-class worker both in hunting game and herding cattle. At home, he is very protective of his family and makes and excellent guarddog.
• Polish Owczarek Nizinny Sheepdog - A shaggy dog known in the United States as Polish Lowland Sheepdog or simply PONS. This breed is intelligent, confident, and territorial. He is loyal and affectionate to his family and suspicious of strangers. This dog is easily adaptable and makes a great watchdog.

Conclusion: Because of their difference in personalities and traits, it would be best to consult an expert such as a vet or a breeder of that specific breed before you make the purchase. This way, you know what to expect and have a better guage of how that particular breed will fit into your environment and lifestyle.