Non-Sporting Breeds
When dog shows first began forming groups, there was only Sporting and Non-Sporting. As the number of breeds expanded, so did the number of Groups. Somehow, the Non-Sporting breeds eluded other classifications on this page, and is still the case today. So, this group is a collection of unrelated breeds who administrators feel do not fit into any of the other groups. Each breed in this varied group has its own individual aesthetic charm.
The classification of the dogs in this Group varies from country to country. For simplicity of navigation and accessibility, the table below lists the breeds alphabetically that appear in the Australian classification, divided into sections based broadly on their historical purpose.