non-sporting dog

American  

[non-spawr-ting, -spohr-] / nɒnˈspɔr tɪŋ, -ˈspoʊr- /

Or nonsporting dog

noun

1. one of any of several breeds of variously sized dogs that may have been developed to hunt or work but now are usually bred for show or as a pet, including the Bichon Frise, bulldog, dalmatian, chow chow, keeshond, and poodle.

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Etymology

Origin of non-sporting dog

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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non-sporting dog

Their standard poodle Justin was the No. 1 non-sporting dog in America in 2005, and then the two men discovered Vikki, “this little Toy Poodle bitch at Smash Kennels in Japan.”

From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2012