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This page is intended to provide quality information about specific breeds of dogs. Please make an informed choice before getting any new pets! No breed of dog is suitable for every home, and understanding breed characteristics can enable a new dog owner to find which one is right for themselves. If you have a page dedicated to a particular breed that you would like listed here, please send me the URL and I will review it. This page is meant for information, and Breeders will be listed on their own page.

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Non-Sporting Group American Eskimo Bichon Frise Bulldog Chinese Shar-pei Chow Chow Dalmatian Finnish Spitz French Bulldog Keeshond Lhasa Apso Löwchen Poodle Schipperke Shiba Inu Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier	*American Eskimo* American Eskimo Breed Overview Also known as the Eskie or the American Spitz, this breed has been recognized by the UKC since 1913 and by the AKC since 1955.
	*Dalmatian* Dalmatian Breed Overview Also known as the Carriage Dog, Plum Pudding Dog, and the Fire House Dog, this breed from Yugoslavia originated in the 1400’s as a pointer.
	*Finnish Spitz* Finnish Spitz Breed Overview Other names for this breed include the Finsk Spets and the Barking Bird Dog. It originated in Finland in the 1800’s.
	*French Bulldog* French Bulldog Breed Overview This French breed dates back to the 1800’s. It has long been debated whether or not this breed is a miniature of the English Bulldog.
	*Keeshond* Keeshond Breed Overview Other names include the Wolf Spitz and the Dutch Barge Dog. The Keeshond is a non-sporting breed from the Netherlands.
	*Shiba Inu* Shiba Inu Breed Overview A Japanese breed dating from 300 BC, this dog almost became extinct in the 1950’s. It has been recognized by the AKC since 1993.