by James Youngblood | Jul 23, 2022 | AKC Groups, Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Non-Sporting Group
Some dogs don’t fit neatly into a specific category. For those dogs, the American Kennel Club created the Non-Sporting Group. The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group vary in size, coat, personality, and overall appearance. Most of these dogs have little in common...
by James Youngblood | Jul 23, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Small Dogs, Toy Group
Very few other dog breeds can compete with the Lhasa Apso regarding its elegant coat. Although they may look delicate, they are sturdy dogs that can compete in dog agility events. Looks and athletic ability are all combined in a regal-looking dog who is a comedian at...
by James Youngblood | Jul 18, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Toy Group
The Tibetan Spaniels (Tibbies) are loyal companions that are both alert and affectionate. Tibbies have an amicable temperament and are ideal family dogs with high intelligence. This dog is playful and affectionate toward its family while being reasonably cautious...
by James Youngblood | Jun 11, 2022 | Dog Breeds, Non-Sporting Group, Small Dogs
Bichon Frise History The Bichon Frise was very popular among the French, Italian, and Spanish nobility as early as the 13th century. During the 16th century, the French developed the Bichon into a companion and lap dog. Ancestors of the modern Bichon frequently...
by James Youngblood | May 21, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Non-Sporting Group
The AKC recognized the American Eskimo Dog (Eskie) in 1994 in the non-sporting group. This white dog makes an outstanding watchdog family companion with its spitz-like features. They have a classic spitz’s physical makeup but an all-white double coat. Its ears...