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Non-Sporting Dog Breeds: Diverse, Adaptable Companions (2026)

Non-Sporting is a diverse catch-all group: Bulldog, Poodle, Dalmatian, Boston Terrier, Chow Chow. Compare these different dogs side-by-side.

19 breeds

American Eskimo Dog

Playful · Alert · Smart

Small · 6–35 lbs · 13–15 yrs

Bichon Frise

Playful · Curious · Peppy

Small · 12–18 lbs · 14–15 yrs

Boston Terrier

Friendly · Bright · Amusing

Small · 12–25 lbs · 11–13 yrs

Bulldog

Calm · Courageous · Friendly

Medium · 40–50 lbs · 8–10 yrs

Chow Chow

Dignified · Bright · Serious

Medium · 45–70 lbs · 8–12 yrs

Coton de Tulear

Charming · Happy · Playful

Small · 8–15 lbs · 15–19 yrs

Dalmatian

Dignified · Smart · Outgoing

Large · 45–70 lbs · 11–13 yrs

Finnish Spitz

Friendly · Lively · Independent

Medium · 20–33 lbs · 13–15 yrs

French Bulldog

Playful · Adaptable · Alert

Small · 16–28 lbs · 10–12 yrs

Japanese Spitz

Playful · Loyal · Smart

Small · 10–25 lbs · 12–14 yrs

Keeshond

Friendly · Lively · Outgoing

Medium · 35–45 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Lhasa Apso

Confident · Smart · Comical

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Lowchen

Affectionate · Outgoing · Positive

Small · 15 lbs · 13–15 yrs

Poodle (Standard)

Intelligent · Active · Elegant

Medium · 40–70 lbs · 10–18 yrs

Schipperke

Curious · Confident · Faithful

Small · 10–16 lbs · 12–14 yrs

Shar-Pei

Loyal · Independent · Calm

Medium · 45–60 lbs · 8–12 yrs

Shiba Inu

Alert · Attentive · Bold

Small · 17–23 lbs · 13–16 yrs

Tibetan Terrier

Affectionate · Sensitive · Clever

Medium · 20–24 lbs · 15–16 yrs

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10–55 lbs · 13–18 yrs

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