1. not related to or involved in sports
2. describing dog breeds not traditionally used for hunting or field sports
Usage: dog breeding classification

Examples

• The nonsporting group includes breeds like poodles and bulldogs.
• He preferred nonsporting activities like reading and chess.
• The kennel club categorizes dalmatians as nonsporting dogs.
• Her nonsporting hobbies included painting and music.
• The nonsporting breeds were judged separately at the dog show.
• Many nonsporting dogs make excellent family companions.