Non-Sporting Group

• Sporting Group 33
• Hound Group 33
• Working Group 32
• Terrier Group 32
• Toy Group 22
• Non-Sporting Group 20
• Herding Group 33

#	Breed	AKC group	Size	Weight	Lifespan
1	French BulldogThe French Bulldog is a small, muscular, bat-eared companion from France and England, popular in cities for its easygoing nature and limited exercise needs.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	20 to 28 lb	10 to 12 years
6	PoodleThe Poodle is an intelligent, athletic water retriever in three sizes, known for a curly non-shedding coat and strong trainability.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	40 to 70 lb	12 to 15 years
10	BulldogThe Bulldog is a heavy, wrinkled, short-faced English breed once used in bull-baiting and now a calm, stubborn and affectionate house companion.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	40 to 50 lb	8 to 10 years
23	Boston TerrierThe Boston Terrier is a compact, short-nosed American companion with a tuxedo coat, known for its friendly, lively and sociable nature.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	12 to 25 lb	11 to 13 years
44	Shiba InuThe Shiba Inu is a small, fox-faced Japanese spitz known for its independence, cleanliness and thick double coat.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	17 to 23 lb	13 to 16 years
49	Bichon FriseThe Bichon Frise is a small, white, powder-puff companion with a cheerful nature, a curly coat that needs regular professional grooming and a long lifespan.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	12 to 18 lb	14 to 15 years
50	DalmatianThe Dalmatian is a spotted, athletic dog from Croatia, bred to run beside carriages and now an energetic, loyal companion with notable inherited health issues.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	45 to 70 lb	11 to 13 years
79	Coton de TulearThe Coton de Tulear is a small, cheerful white companion from Madagascar with a soft, cotton-like coat and a lively, affectionate temperament.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	8 to 13 lb	14 to 16 years
80	Chinese Shar-PeiThe Chinese Shar-Pei is a deeply wrinkled, bristly-coated dog from southern China with a reserved nature and some distinctive inherited health problems.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	40 to 55 lb	8 to 12 years
83	Lhasa ApsoThe Lhasa Apso is a small Tibetan companion dog with a long, flowing coat, an alert nature and a bold, watchful personality.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	12 to 18 lb	12 to 15 years
85	KeeshondThe Keeshond is a friendly, silver-and-black Dutch spitz with a plush coat and spectacle markings, known as a watchful family companion.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	35 to 45 lb	12 to 15 years
94	Chow ChowThe Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese spitz with a lion-like ruff, a blue-black tongue and an aloof, dignified manner that suits experienced owners.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	45 to 70 lb	8 to 12 years
110	SchipperkeThe Schipperke is a small, tailless black Belgian dog with a fox-like face and a ruff, known for curiosity, energy and watchfulness.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	10 to 16 lb	13 to 15 years
118	Tibetan TerrierThe Tibetan Terrier is a medium-small, shaggy-coated companion from Tibet with large flat feet, a gentle manner and a lively, loyal nature.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	18 to 30 lb	12 to 15 years
122	Tibetan SpanielThe Tibetan Spaniel is a small, alert companion from the Himalayas with a silky double coat, a flat-faced expression and a cat-like habit of perching high.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	9 to 15 lb	12 to 15 years
123	XoloitzcuintliThe Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient Mexican breed that comes hairless or coated in three sizes, valued as a calm, loyal watchdog and companion.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	25 to 40 lb	13 to 18 years
124	American Eskimo DogThe American Eskimo Dog is a white, fox-faced spitz in three sizes, known for its intelligence, loud bark and long history as a trick dog and family watchdog.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	6 to 35 lb	13 to 15 years
159	LöwchenThe Löwchen, or little lion dog, is a small, sturdy, cheerful companion best known for its traditional lion clip.	Non-Sporting Group	Small	9 to 15 lb	13 to 15 years
194	Finnish SpitzThe Finnish Spitz is a fox-like, golden-red hunting spitz from Finland, famous for its ringing bark used to point birds and for its spirited, vocal nature.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	20 to 33 lb	12 to 15 years
202	Norwegian LundehundThe Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, agile Nordic spitz with six toes on each foot, bred to hunt puffins on sea cliffs.	Non-Sporting Group	Medium	20 to 30 lb	12 to 15 years

Ranked by the American Kennel Club's 2025 registration popularity. The three breeds it recognized in January 2026 follow. Weights are typical adult ranges; sizes are this site's classes: small under 25 lb, medium 25 to 60 lb, large over 60 lb.