Diverse Nonsporting Dog Breeds: Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Dalmation, Lhasa Apso, Poodle
Learn about various nonsporting dogs with distinct sizes and traits used primarily as companions. Explore facts on the Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Dalmation, Lhasa Apso, and Poodle.
Diverse Nonsporting Dog Breeds: Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Dalmation, Lhasa Apso, Poodle
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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