Examples Of Non-Sporting Dogs (Part 1)

Boston Terrier: The Boston terrier are fun dogs to train. True clowns, these guys are terrific, very quick to learn, and generally willing to comply. Problems are few with the Boston, but once again like most breeds, you will find that housebreaking to lead the list of possible troubles.

English Bulldog: The English bulldog is a medical nightmare. They tend to have bad skin, chronic bladder problems, mucous membrane irritations, and problems with their eyes. They have difficulty whelping puppies and generally end up being delivered by cesarean section. There are also many cases with dominance aggression problems, but consistent training meets with positive results.

Chinese Shar-Pei: This Chinese fighting breed is famous for its wrinkles. Although they can be adorable, several of these dogs tend to be treated for aggression. For the most part, they are okay with family but distrust strangers and tend toward dog fighting and predatory aggression.

Shar-peis are not that difficult to train, but they can be stubborn. A balanced program of reinforcement is essential for the owner to achieve a social and well-behaved individual.

Chow Chow: The chow is quite a dog with its lion-like appearance and solemn attitude. It is one of the simplest breeds to housebreak. They are also usually quiet and not mouthy as puppies. Chows possess incredible loyalty toward family members and oftentimes are dangerous to have around strangers.

Should you choose the chow chow, early puppy socialization is the only way you can have a social dog. Should you fail to do this, your dog will love you but may eat one of your friends! Remember when you own a chow, it is normal for him not to tolerate strangers.

American Eskimo Dog: The American Eskimo dog is a very bright and energetic breed. They are very easy to train in terms of basic obedience and trick work. Problems with the American Eskimo dog are generally centered around excessive barking and occasional dominance and/or territorial aggression. Early training helps to ward off many of the impending problems associated with this breed.

Bichon Frise: These dogs are very popular because they are highly recognized as one of the hypoallergenic breeds. Many city dwellers prefer the small, clean, low-shedding breeds, such as poodles, wirehaired fox terriers, and Shih Tzus. The bichon frise fits this bill in a large way.

The bichon is relatively easy to train, except for house soiling, and can be a housebreaking disaster. Bichons that were house trained early later exhibited dominance behaviors. Dominant puppies are often fastidious about their living space, which results in early housebreaking.