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Article #117: Non-Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs of This Group

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The Non-Sporting Group includes dog bulldog breed. Frenchies are one of the
breeds that don't seem to fit well in any nicest, most amusing and amiable of all
other group. The name doesn't really fit dog breeds. The Frenchie is a perfect
the group and they would better named apartment dog that is clean, easy to
"Specialty Dogs" as the group includes groom and sheds very little. This Bulldog
some of the most interesting and exotic is easy to train and doesn't require a
breeds. The breeds in this diverse group lot of exercise. Frenchies like to be the
have a wide variety of sizes, coats, centre of attention but do make good
personalities and appearances and range family pets and will tolerate children.
from the miniature dog breeds like the These Bulldogs will do best with an older
tiny Bichon Frise to the large Chow Chow couple without children or other pets to
and even include the elegant Dalmatian compete for their affection. French
and the popular Poodle, Bulldog and Bulldogs can even adapt to being left
Boston Terrier. The top 10 most popular alone during the day if they receive lots
Non-Sporting dog breeds in the US of attention before and after work.
according to the American Kennel Club 6. Lhasa Apso
2005 registrations are described below The Lhasa Apso (#39) is a small dog with
and their registration rank is included a lot of personality that looks like a
in brackets. lap dog but behaves like the Lion Dog of
1. Poodle Tibet. Lhasas are one of the toughest and
The Poodles (#8) included in this group strongest willed of all the small dog
are the Standard and the Miniature. The breeds. The Lhasa is an intelligent, very
following comments apply to the Standard self-confident and lively dog that
Poodle as the Miniature is more difficult dislikes strangers. The Lhasa can be
to train and doesn't do as well with jealous of other animals. The Lhasa
toddlers and young children. The Poodle doesn't do well around small children
is one of the smartest and most trainable because it doesn't like being handled
of all dog breeds. The Poodle is lively, roughly. The Tibetan Lhasa must have lots
good natured, friendly, proud, athletic, of early obedience training and
affectionate, extremely loyal and will socialization while a puppy and this must
become very attached to its family. be continued through adolescence. You
Poodles that are socialized early do very must take control of this dog or the
well with children, other pets and Lhasa will rule your household like the
strangers although adolescent dogs are emperor he thinks he is. Not to be too
exuberant and should be supervised negative, Lhasas are really enjoyable and
carefully to avoid toddler knockdown. playful dogs who love their families and
Poodles will announce visitors with a will accept obedience training fairly
bark and make good watchdogs. Poodles do readily.
not shed their hair and are often called 7. Chinese Shar-Pei
'hypoallergenic' because they are good The Chinese Shar-Pei (#45) is serious,
for people with allergies. calm, dignified, quiet, confident and
2. Bulldog independent medium-sized exotic looking
The Bulldog (#13) is a friendly and dog. Shar Peis are very clean and easy to
loveable dog that adores its family. The house train but because of their
downside to the breed is that the life strong-willed manner they are difficult
expectancy of the Bulldog is only about 8 to obedience train. The Shar Pei needs a
years because of health problems. Puppies lot of early socialization and training
are playful and high-spirited but grow up starting when it's a puppy. Training must
to be calm and dignified adult dogs. The be firm and reward-based to control any
breed is very good with children and aggressive tendencies and ensure
usually peaceful with other pets. household rules are followed. The Shar
Bulldogs don't need a lot of exercise but Pei is good with older children and also
do need a lot of attention. Puppies does fine if raised with younger children
should have early socialization and from a puppy. However this breed may not
obedience training and they can best be get along well with other household cats
trained with food motivation. Bulldogs and dogs. The Shar Pei does best in a
can snore very loudly and the breed can fenced yard and being walked on a leash
swallow a lot of air which can lead to where it can't chase after other animals.
flatulence and unpleasant smells in an Shar Peis tend to mind their own business
enclosed area. Bulldogs love to eat and unless provoked into aggressive behavior.
don't share well - so they should be fed 8. Chow Chow
separately from other pets. The Chow Chow (#64) is an aloof and
3. Boston Terrier stubborn large-sized dog that is
The Boston Terrier (#17) is a delightful difficult to socialize and train. The
little dog which despite its name is not Chow, while loyal and devoted to its
one of the terrier dog breeds. Bostons master, is not very affectionate and
are affectionate and lively house pets doesn't like to play games. Chows are not
and good companions. This breed is very very good dogs with children and can be
intelligent and loves to learn new very aggressive toward strange animals.
tricks. Early socialization and obedience This breed needs very early and lots of
training will ensure this dog will socialization and obedience training
develop good manners. These dogs seem to while still a puppy and this should be
do especially well with older people. continued into adulthood. Chows that
This breed makes good pets for older aren't thoroughly socialized in the first
children who can appreciate their sense year may turn out to be aggressive and
of humor and funny antics. Bostons like anti-social. Chows are naturally clean
to learn and are easy to train, although and therefore quite easy to housebreak.
house training may be difficult. Boston Once you gain a Chow's respect by
Terriers make good watch dogs without constantly enforcing rules and training,
excessive barking. Boston Terriers are you will have a polite and well-mannered
very low-shedding dogs and some people dog. Chows have a well defined sense of
say they are good for people with territory and make good watch dogs and
allergies. guard dogs.
4. Bichon Frise 9. Shiba Innu
The Bichon Frise (#26) is a white The Shiba Innu (#66) is a fearless, bold,
puff-ball of a small dog that is high-spirited, smart, vigilant, loyal,
cheerful, lively, playful and charming but somewhat manipulative and
affectionate. This dog breed barks very stubborn small dog. The Shiba is very
little and makes a charming companion dog clean and fairly quiet indoors but is
that is easy to live with. The Bichon definitely not a lap dog. The Shiba has
adapts well to families and children but retained a high prey drive and should be
doesn't like the rough handling that kept on a leash or in a yard with very
small children display towards pets. high fences as it can jump and climb over
Bichons are easy to train for obedience most fences. The Shiba doesn't like to be
and to do tricks although they are like chased and hugged by small children but
all toy breeds and are resistant to does fine with older considerate
housebreaking. They are social dogs and children. Shibas are very smart but are
get along well with strangers and other somewhat mischievous and independent and
pets but will make good watch dogs. can be difficult to train. The breed must
Bichons shed almost no hair and are good be thoroughly socialized and obedience
pets for those people who suffer from trained to limit its aggression toward
allergies and some people call them other dogs. However once the Shiba is
'hypoallergenic'. The Bichon has few trained and learns to trust its owner, it
common health problems and should can become a loving and obedient
probably live for at least 15 years. companion. Shibas are aloof and cautious
5. French Bulldog around strangers and make great watch
The French Bulldog (#38) is a small, dogs.
muscular and fairly active member of the 10.






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