Non-sporting dogs

NON-SPORTING DOGS
  • This is a diverse group of dogs ranging in size from the small Bichon Frise to the 60-pound Dalmatian and including the northern-type Keeshonden and Finnish Spitz and two of the three Poodle varieties. There's no unifying theme here; in fact, several of these breeds could easily fit another group.
  • These dogs have come to be known as companions even though they started out with a variety of jobs in their native lands.
  • English Bulldog was designed to grab a bull by the snout and hang on for dear life until the animal could be killed.
  • The Dalmatian was a Gypsy camp dog in Europe and then a coach dog in England. The Standard Poodle was a German hunting dog, the Tibetan Terrier alerted the monastery to the approach of strangers, the Shiba hunted small game in Japan, the Keeshond oversaw the start of a new political party, and the Finnish Spitz hunted large game birds.
  • Of the non-sporting dogs, the Dalmatian and Chow Chow are probably the most misunderstood. The Dalmatian is an active, independent, athletic dog that needs a firm hand
  • The personalities of these dogs range from the calm of the Bulldog to the high energy of the Dalmatian and cover about everything in between. The Dalmatian has been overbred to satisfy the market created by the movies and by the popularity of black-and-white fashion design. Families looking for a Dalmatian should choose their source very carefully to avoid getting a hyperactive, fearful, aggressive, or deaf puppy.
  • The remaining non-sporting breeds are Boston Terrier, Bulldog, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Schipperke, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier.

dalmatian

Known for companionship, available in various size.

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