Trying to find the best dog food for non-sporting breeds?
The Group That Defies Categories
The Non-Sporting Group is unlike any other. From the muscular Bulldog to the elegant Poodle, the alert Shiba Inu to the devoted Bichon Frise, this group spans every imaginable size, temperament, and physical build. What these breeds share is a history of being developed for specialized purposes—guarding, companionship, or performing specific tasks—and a need for nutrition that respects that diversity.
Popular Non-Sporting Breeds
Bichon Frise • Boston Terrier • Bulldog • Chinese Shar-Pei • Chow Chow • Coton de Tulear • Dalmatian • French Bulldog • Keeshond • Lhasa Apso • Poodle • Shiba Inu
Meeting Diverse Nutritional Needs With One Proven Formula
The variety within this group might suggest the need for a dozen different diets—but the science says otherwise. Every dog, regardless of breed, requires complete protein, properly balanced fats, and bioavailable nutrients at every meal. GENUINE delivers exactly that, with a unique chicken protein source providing the equivalent of meat from thirty-three chickens in every bag.
Digestive Health Across Every Breed
Years of nutritional feeding studies have identified the specific dietary fibers, prebiotics, and nutraceuticals that support gastrointestinal health regardless of breed type. GENUINE puts that science into every bag, delivering digestive consistency you can see and trust through every life stage.
Temperament and Behavioral Balance
Many Non-Sporting breeds are prone to temperament sensitivities and anxiety. Nutrition plays a larger role than most owners realize. GENUINE’s high dietary protein, quality fats and oils, and carefully selected carbohydrate sources deliver a steady, even release of energy—avoiding the blood sugar spikes and crashes that can amplify anxious behavior. Breeders consistently report that dogs fed GENUINE seem calmer and more confident.
Joint Support and Inflammation Management
From compact Bulldogs to long-backed Lhasa Apsos, the Non-Sporting Group includes breeds with unique structural considerations. GENUINE’s chondroprotective agents and balanced essential fats and oils support joint development, soundness, and help reduce inflammation so every breed in this group can thrive.
Complete, Balanced, Guaranteed
Nearly a million dollars has been invested in nutritional research to deliver a formula that works for the entire Non-Sporting Group. Feeding GENUINE guards your dog against physical, mental, and environmental challenges—guaranteed nutrition for a long, healthy life.




