Non-sporting dogs
The wonderfully varied catch-all group — breeds that don't fit the other boxes, from the poised Poodle to the wrinkled Bulldog. Wildly different in size, coat and job, united mostly by being companions today.
Traits of the group
Wonderfully variedThe group for everything that fits nowhere else
Mostly companionsOld jobs retired; today they're family dogs
Every size & coatFrom curly Poodle to wrinkled Shar-Pei
Do your homeworkSeveral have breed-specific health needs
Breeds in this group
Standard Poodle
UncommonQuietly the smartest dog in the room.
Bulldog
UncommonA wrinkled, snuffling softie.
Dalmatian
RareThe spotted, tireless coach dog.
Chow Chow
EpicA dignified, blue-tongued lion-dog.
Boston Terrier
CommonThe dapper 'American Gentleman'.
Chinese Shar-Pei
RareThe unmistakable wrinkled sentinel.