The dog breeds in Non-Sporting Group are full of dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors, and from a wide variety of backgrounds so it is hard to generalize about Non-Sporting Group.
#1 – French Bulldog
Height: 11-13 inches
Weight: under 28 pounds
French Bulldog, also known as Frenchie, they are a small hunting dog originating from France. The French Bulldog is a petite dog with a cute face with erect ears, short nose, big head and wrinkles. Most of the time French Bulldog is cheerful, friendly, always likes to be with their owner. Although they are always very excited and energetic when playing with you, they are also dogs that spend a lot of time sleeping. In addition, the French Bulldog is also a dog that does not need a lot of outdoor exercise, so those living in city apartments may consider this breed.
#2 – English Bulldog
Height: 14-15 inches
Weight: 50 pounds (male), 40 pounds (female)
English Bulldog, also known as Bulldog, is a medium-sized dog breed originating in England. The English Bulldog is a short, muscular breed, with loose skin on the head, a snub nose, and small ears. They rarely bark, but because of their short snout, they often snort and wheeze. The English Bulldog is a very friendly, calm, courageous dog. In addition, they are also quite lazy and like to sleep, so they need regular exercise and a balanced diet, to keep dog form.
#3 – Standard Poodle
Height: Over 15 inches (standard)
Weight: 60-70 pounds (male), 40-50 pounds (female)
Today we often see Standard Poodle appearing in agile and obedient competitions. The Standard Poodle is a intelligent dog, easy to train, suitable for playing with children, and they also have hypoallergenic fur. And not just Standard Poodle, all versions of Poodle are great, smart, docile companions.
#4 – Boston Terrier
Height: 15-17 inches
Weight: 12-25 pounds
The Boston Terrier is a small breed originating from the United States of America. They also have a nickname “American Gentlemen” for their impeccable manners. The Boston Terrier has a square head, erect ears, short nose, and large round eyes, they are also friendly, gentle, cheerful dogs, a little curious, mischievous and like to be the center of attention.
#5 – Shiba Inu
Height: 14.5-16.5 inches (male), 13.5-15.5 inches (female)
Weight: 23 pounds (male), 17 pounds (female)
The Shiba Inu is a small-to-medium hunting dog originating from Japan. The Shiba Inu is described by the Japanese as a dog with a spirited boldness and fiercely proud with a good nature and a feeling of artlessness. The Shiba Inu is alert, energetic, curious and reserved with strangers. The Shiba Inu tends to become emotionally attached to a single human. However, the Shiba Inu is difficult to train, notoriously stubborn, requiring a lot of patience and determination from the trainer.
#6 – Bichon Frise
Height: 9.5-11.5 inches
Weight: 12-18 pounds
The Bichon Frise is a small breed, with a cute, small appearance, featuring a head covered with round fur and big eyes. The Bichon Frise is friendly, adaptable companion, alert, playful, quite mischievous and curious, however, they need a lot of love, affection and time from their owners because they always want to be with, please their owners and love to snuggle with their owners.
#7 – Dalmatian
Height: 19-24 inches
Weight: 45-70 pounds
The Dalmatian is a large-sized dog originating from Croatia. Dalmatians are very recognizable, they have an appearance with many black spots on a white background. They have short coats that don’t need grooming, and are easy to maintain. The Dalmatian is a smart, loyal, outgoing, bright, and loving and can be aloof with strangers. They also require to be exercise and Dalmatians are a great jogging partner, if you’re a jogging enthusiast, then they’re a great choice for you.
#8 – Chinese Shar-Pei
Height: 18-20 inches
Weight: 45-60 pounds
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized dog originating from China. The Shar-Pei has a wrinkled appearance, which makes them look cute. However, they are an independent and tenacious dog, and are always ready to fight threats. Chinese Shar-Pei rarely bark, they only bark when playing, or alert to the danger.
#9 – Lhasa Apso
Height: 10-11 inches (male), slightly smaller (female)
Weight: 12-18 pounds
The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. The Lhasa Apso is famous for a floor-length, flat-hanging coat, parted in the middle and draping each side of the body. Lhasa Apsos are intelligent, loyal, independent, comical dogs and they are also quite wary of strangers. They also spend a lot of time sleeping.
#10 – Chow Chow
Height: 17-20 inches
Weight: 45-70 pounds
The Chow Chow is an aristocratic dog of Asia, with a look with ruffled fur around the head and neck that makes them look like a lion. The Chow Chow Chow is a dog who likes to be clean, is also quite as fastidious as a cat, and is also easy to destroy furniture, sometimes proved aggressive if not trained. Well-trained Chow Chow will not be fierce or confusing, they are always solemn, and loyal to their relatives, but they are also aloof from strangers. The Chow Chow is a dog that is adaptable and does not need much exercise.
