Recognized dog breed group by American Kennel Club. Non-Sporting group includes 19 breeds which don’t fit into any other categories.

Non-Sporting dogs are a varied assortment of breeds with varying sizes, coats, temperaments, and appearances. It is hard to describe this group of dogs because of their varied origins and appearances. Dogs from this category include the Chow Chow, French Bulldog, and Keeshond, which all have different features. It is mainly a watchdog and companion dog breed. Other uncommon breeds are the Dalmatian, Poodle, and Lhasa Apso, as well as the Schipperke and Tibetan Spaniel.

Poodle

The Poodle is a well known breed that was established as early as the 1500’s in Germany. There is some evidence that the breed existed before it started
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