non-sporting dog

or non·sport·ing dog

[ non-spawr-ting, -spohr- ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of non-sporting dog¹

First recorded in 1955–60