Nonsporting Dogs Miscellaneous breeds with a wide variety of sizes and characteristics Primarily used as companions

The Boston Terrier Origin – Boston, Massachusetts Use – Companion Facts – Clean-cut, short head, gentle, affectionate, intelligent, even- tempered, good with kids, alert

The Bulldog Origin – England Use – Bull baiting, war dog, guard dog, police dog Facts – Dignified, loyal, reserved, may have problems at birth because of the oversized head

The Dalmation Origin – Debatable, but probably Dalmatia, Yugoslavia Use – War dog, draft dog, herd dog, hunting, coach dog Facts – Noted for intelligence, loyal, natural guardians

The Lhasa Apso Origin – Tibet Use – Guard dog Facts – Intelligent, excellent hearing, good at detecting friends from strangers, obedient, affectionate, need lots of attention

The Poodle Origin – Germany Use – Retriever, circus trick dog, show dog, companion Facts – Name means “duck dog” in French, and “to splash in the water” in Germany, three sizes, intelligent