The Non Sporting Breeds

Also Known as The Utility Group

This is a very diverse group, composed mainly of those breeds which do not fit naturally into any other group. The diversity occurrs, not only between the various dogs included in this group but also between the classifications between the UK Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club.

For example, we have the diversity in size, between the Akita and the Lhasa Apso; the difference in appearance between the Dalmatian and the Bulldog; and the different temperaments of the Chow Chow and the Bichon Frise. You might say, in this group, there is something for everyone.  

Although this is not a large group, there are several breeds included as Utility dogs in the UK classification which are not in the American group and vice versa. For instance, the Akita is classified in the Utility group in the UK but the American Kennel Club puts it in the Working group. On the other hand, the Bichon Frise and the Lowchen are Non Sporting dogs in the United States but are in the Toy group in the UK.

Any breed of dog which is found in either of the US or UK groups is included on this page, so here we have a comprehensive list. This does mean, of course, that a few breeds will appear in more than one group.