Dog breed lists
Non-Sporting Dog Breeds
The Non-Sporting group is a mix of breeds that don't fit elsewhere, from Poodles to Bulldogs, with very different sizes, coats and temperaments. Here are the non-sporting breeds in our guides, most popular first.
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Non-Sporting
French Bulldog
A pocket-sized comedian with big opinions.
- 16–28 lbs
- 10–12 yrs
- Moderate energy
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Non-Sporting
Poodle
A water retriever in a showy haircut.
- 40–70 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Active
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Non-Sporting
Bulldog
Loyal, low-slung and in no hurry.
- 40–55 lbs
- 8–10 yrs
- Easygoing
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Non-Sporting
Boston Terrier
The American Gentleman in a tuxedo.
- 12–25 lbs
- 11–13 yrs
- Active
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Non-Sporting
Shiba Inu
All the drama, none of the apologies.
- 17–23 lbs
- 13–16 yrs
- Active
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Non-Sporting
Bichon Frise
A cotton ball with a social calendar.
- 12–18 lbs
- 14–15 yrs
- Active
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7
Non-Sporting
Dalmatian
The spotted carriage dog with endless stamina.
- 45–70 lbs
- 11–13 yrs
- Athlete
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Non-Sporting
American Eskimo Dog
The circus star in a snow-white coat.
- 6–35 lbs
- 13–15 yrs
- Athlete
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Non-Sporting
Finnish Spitz
Finland's national dog and a champion barker.
- 20–33 lbs
- 13–15 yrs
- Active
How we picked
This list shows every breed in the Non-Sporting group in our guides, ranked by popularity.
Questions people ask
What are non-sporting dog breeds?
The Non-Sporting group is a mix of breeds that don't fit elsewhere, from Poodles to Bulldogs, with very different sizes, coats and temperaments.
Are non-sporting breeds good family dogs?
It depends on the breed. Each guide covers temperament, energy, trainability and grooming so you can judge the fit for your home.