non-sporting dog

non-sporting dog
/non spawr"ting, -spohr"-/
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.
Also, nonsporting dog.
[1955-60]

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