Low-shedding dogs

Less fur around the house. Note: no dog is fully hypoallergenic, so check for a reaction first.

129 breeds

• Coton de Tulear 4–6 kg · 14–15 years A small, gentle apartment companion that barely sheds but needs long-coat care.
• American Hairless Terrier 5–7 kg · 14–16 years A small hairless terrier: smart, playful, and nearly shed-free, a good choice for allergies.
• Australian Silky Terrier 3.5–5.5 kg · 11–14 years A small silky-coated terrier: a lively, bold, and vocal apartment companion.
• Basenji 10–12 kg · 12–14 years A very quiet, clean dog, but with a complex, independent personality.
• Bedlington Terrier 8–10 kg · 13–15 years A small, lamb-like terrier: calm at home, fast on walks, and barely sheds.
• Bergamasco Shepherd 32–38 kg · 13–15 years A large, calm herding dog with a unique felted coat, devoted to family and steady in temperament.
• Bichon Frise 3–5 kg · 12–15 years A compact, friendly, low-shedding apartment companion if you're ready for regular grooming.
• Biewer Terrier 2–4 kg · 13–15 years A tricolor cousin of the Yorkie: a tiny, cheerful, affectionate companion with a long coat.
• Bolognese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A small white bichon from Bologna: calm, affectionate and barely sheds.
• Italian Greyhound 5–9 kg · 13–14 years A very compact, quiet, low-maintenance dog for a calm apartment routine.
• Cesky Terrier 6–10 kg · 13–15 years The Cesky Terrier is calmer and gentler than most terriers, with a long, soft coat.
• Chinese Crested 5–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, affectionate, barely shedding apartment dog that is very attached to its owner.
• Xoloitzcuintli 11–27 kg · 12–15 years An ancient Mexican hairless dog: calm, loyal, and barely sheds.
• Havanese 3–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, gentle, trainable apartment companion that needs constant contact with people.
• Irish Water Spaniel 25–30 kg · 9–15 years The largest spaniel, with a curly coat: cheerful, smart, and a tireless swimmer.
• Kerry Blue Terrier 12–15 kg · 12–15 years An energetic, smart terrier with a soft wavy coat that barely sheds but needs trimming.
• Komondor 40–60 kg · 10–12 years A huge Hungarian flock guardian with a corded coat, independent and wary of strangers.
• Lakeland Terrier 7–8 kg · 9–15 years A small, bold, mischievous terrier with a wiry coat, good with kids and barely sheds.
• Maltese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A tiny, calm apartment dog that barely sheds but has a long coat that needs care.
• Maltipoo 2–9 kg · 10–15 years A Maltese and toy poodle cross: a tiny, affectionate, barely shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Miniature Poodle 5–6 kg · 14–16 years A very trainable apartment companion with minimal shedding, but demanding grooming needs.
• Miniature Schnauzer 4–8 kg · 13–15 years A compact, smart, low-shedding companion, but vocal and in need of regular grooming.
• Welsh Terrier 9–9.5 kg · 13–15 years A small, energetic wire-coated terrier: cheerful, good with kids, and almost non-shedding.
• Yorkshire Terrier 6–9 kg · 13–16 years A very small apartment terrier that barely sheds, but barks shrilly and needs regular grooming.
• Poochon 2–8 kg · 12–15 years A bichon frise and toy poodle cross: a small, affectionate, barely shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Portuguese Water Dog 16–25 kg · 13–15 years An energetic, smart, low-shedding swimmer that's great for active families.
• Puli 13–15 kg · 9–15 years A small Hungarian herding dog with a corded coat: lively, alert and devoted to its family.
• Pumi 10–15 kg · 12–14 years A curly-coated Hungarian herding dog: very energetic, smart, and vocal.
• Schnoodle 2.5–4.5 kg · 10–15 years A miniature schnauzer and mini poodle cross: a smart, loyal companion that barely sheds. Crossbreed
• Sloughi 18–28 kg · 12–15 years A graceful North African sighthound: reserved, sensitive, and very devoted to its owner.
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 14–20 kg · 12–15 years A cheerful, sociable terrier with a soft coat that barely sheds and loves its family.
• Spanish Water Dog 14–22 kg · 12–14 years A curly-coated Spanish herding dog: energetic, smart, and almost non-shedding.
• Standard Poodle 20–32 kg · 12–15 years A large, smart, almost non-shedding companion that needs activity, exercise, and regular haircuts.
• Toy Poodle 2–5 kg · 14–16 years The smallest poodle: a smart, affectionate, low-shedding apartment companion.
• Morkie 1–5 kg · 10–13 years A Maltese and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, loving, barely shedding companion, but yappy. Crossbreed
• Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge 27–41 kg · 10–14 years An athletic old-style bulldog: more agile than the English Bulldog, loyal and self-assured.
• Cockapoo 5–10 kg · 14–18 years A cocker spaniel and poodle cross: an affectionate, smart, low-shedding family companion. Crossbreed
• American Bully 20–60 kg · 8–12 years A stocky, muscular companion: good-natured with family, but very strong for its size.
• Curly-Coated Retriever 28–40 kg · 12–13 years A tall, curly-coated retriever: hardy, more independent than a Lab and reserved with strangers.
• Dachshund 9–12 kg · 12–13 years A compact breed with a big personality, but often noisier and more stubborn than it looks.
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier 8–11 kg · 13–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a fluffy topknot: calm, affectionate, and independent.
• Doberman 40–45 kg · 9–12 years A large, very energetic, smart working dog that needs daily work and an experienced owner.
• Dogue de Bordeaux 45–63 kg · 10–11 years A very large, calm, devoted mastiff that needs an experienced owner and plenty of space.
• Affenpinscher 2–6 kg · 11–14 years A small "monkey" pinscher: a bold, stubborn, and funny companion for apartment life.
• English Bulldog 23–29 kg · 8–10 years A very calm, affectionate companion, but with fragile health and high upkeep costs.
• English Toy Terrier 2.7–3.6 kg · 14–16 years A tiny black-and-tan terrier: elegant, smart, and affectionate, an apartment companion.
• Fox Terrier 7–9 kg · 13–14 years A small, very energetic, bold hunting terrier that needs exercise and firm rules.
• French Bulldog 8–14 kg · 10–14 years A popular apartment companion: compact, calm, and not too demanding about exercise.
• German Pinscher 11–20 kg · 12–14 years A medium, smooth-coated pinscher: an energetic, smart, alert watchdog with easy care.
• German Shorthaired Pointer 27–32 kg · 12–13 years A large, high-stamina pointing dog that needs long walks, work, and little time alone.
• German Wirehaired Pointer 25–34 kg · 9–12 years A large, hardy pointer with a wiry coat and beard, bred to hunt in any weather.
• Giant Schnauzer 35–47 kg · 12–13 years A large, strong, smart working dog with a wiry coat that needs exercise and discipline.
• Glen of Imaal Terrier 10–16 kg · 10–14 years A sturdy, quiet Irish terrier, calmer and less vocal than most terriers.
• Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen 18–20 kg · 12–14 years A cheerful, shaggy hound that is sociable and full of stamina.
• Grand Bleu de Gascogne 32–35 kg · 10–12 years A large bluish-coated French hound: good-natured, hardy, and very vocal.
• Great Dane 55–90 kg · 8–10 years A giant but calm, affectionate dog that needs space and a big budget.
• Greyhound 30–35 kg · 12–13 years A large sighthound that's very calm at home, with an easy coat and a strong chase instinct.
• Griffon Bruxellois 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny bearded dog with an almost human expression, deeply attached to its owner.
• Hamiltonstovare 23–27 kg · 10–13 years A Swedish tricolor hound: friendly, calm at home and tireless in the field.
• Afghan Hound 20–27 kg · 11–13 years An elegant sighthound with a long silky coat, a proud, independent nature, and a strong prey drive.
• Hungarian Vizsla 24–33 kg · 12–13 years A very energetic, affectionate pointer that needs lots of exercise, training, and company.
• Ibizan Hound 20–29 kg · 12–14 years A tall, bouncy sighthound from Ibiza: friendly, playful, and very fast.
• Irish Terrier 11–13 kg · 13–15 years A bold, loyal, energetic red terrier, good with kids but scrappy with other dogs.
• Airedale Terrier 23–29 kg · 11–12 years The largest terrier: brave, cheerful, and good with kids, but stubborn and needs to stay busy.
• Bouvier des Flandres 36–54 kg · 10–12 years A large, strong, steady herding dog with a thick coat and beard, a reliable family protector.
• Jackachon 4–8 kg · 12–16 years A Jack Russell terrier and bichon frise cross: a cheerful, playful, compact family companion. Crossbreed
• Jackapoo 5–11 kg · 12–15 years A Jack Russell and miniature poodle cross: a smart, energetic, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Jagdterrier 8–10 kg · 13–14 years A German hunting terrier: fearless, tireless, and built for work, not the couch.
• Australian Terrier 6–7 kg · 12–14 years A small, sturdy, and brave wire-coated terrier, alert and devoted to its family.
• Boerboel 70–90 kg · 10–12 years A powerful South African mastiff guardian: confident, devoted to family, and very strong.
• Kromfohrlander 9–16 kg · 10–15 years A wire-coated German companion: affectionate, attached, and great for families.
• Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 30–45 kg · 12–13 years A rare American guardian bulldog: devoted to family, but wary and tough for first-time owners.
• Lancashire Heeler 3–6 kg · 9–15 years A small British herding dog: energetic, smart, and cheerful.
• Lhasa Apso 6–7 kg · 13–14 years A small, calm, alert apartment dog with a long coat that needs daily grooming.
• Lhasapoo 5–9 kg · 10–15 years A Lhasa apso and mini poodle cross: a calm, loyal, low-shedding companion for apartment life. Crossbreed
• Lowchen 5–8 kg · 12–14 years The "little lion": a cheerful, friendly, easy-to-train long-haired companion.
• Malshi 2–6 kg · 12–14 years A Maltese and shih tzu cross: a tiny, very calm, and affectionate companion for home life. Crossbreed
• Border Terrier 6–9 kg · 12–14 years A small, even-tempered terrier that needs regular walks, activities, and clear rules.
• Bordoodle 13–28 kg · 12–15 years A border collie and poodle cross: a very smart, high-energy dog for an active family. Crossbreed
• Manchester Terrier 5–10 kg · 14–16 years A smooth-coated black-and-tan terrier: an elegant, smart and energetic companion.
• Miniature Dachshund 3–5 kg · 14–17 years A smaller version of the dachshund: a bold, curious, vocal dog for apartments.
• Miniature Pinscher 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny, bold, energetic dog that needs play, exercise, and firm rules.
• Boston Terrier 7–11 kg · 13–14 years A compact, sociable city companion that's easy to train but handles heat poorly.
• Basset Bleu de Gascogne 15–18 kg · 12–14 years A good-natured, short-legged hound with an excellent nose and a loud voice.
• Bracco Italiano 25–40 kg · 12–14 years An Italian pointing dog with droopy ears: gentle, calm at home, and tireless in the field.
• Braque d'Auvergne 22–28 kg · 12–14 years A French pointer with a bluish coat: affectionate, obedient and very hardy.
• Norfolk Terrier 5–8 kg · 12–15 years A small, sturdy, friendly terrier with drop ears, a good apartment companion.
• Norwich Terrier 5 kg · 12–16 years One of the smallest terriers: a cheerful, brave, affectionate apartment companion.
• Papillon 3–4 kg · 13–15 years A tiny but active dog, one of the most trainable, that needs activity and attention.
• Patterdale Terrier 5–8 kg · 13–15 years A small working terrier from northern England: bold, tireless, and very driven.
• Pharaoh Hound 18–27 kg · 12–13 years A Maltese hound whose ears "blush": playful, smart, and very fast.
• Plummer Terrier 5–7 kg · 12–15 years A red British working terrier: tireless, bold, and an eager hunter of rodents.
• Pointer 25–34 kg · 12–14 years The English Pointer: a tireless bird dog, gentle with kids and calm at home after exercise.
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog 16–20 kg · 9–15 years A shaggy Polish herding dog: smart, confident, and alert, with a very thick coat.
• Pomchi 1–4 kg · 12–18 years A Pomeranian and Chihuahua cross: a tiny, feisty apartment dog, but very loud and vocal. Crossbreed
• Pomeranian 1–3 kg · 12–16 years A very small, trainable apartment dog with a fluffy coat, but rather yappy and loud.
• Bullmastiff 41–59 kg · 9–11 years A very large, calm, loyal guardian that needs little exercise but an experienced owner.
• Portuguese Podengo 4–5 kg · 10–12 years A small Portuguese hunting dog: lively, independent, and vocal.
• Cairn Terrier 6–8 kg · 13–15 years A small, lively terrier with an easy coat, but vocal, stubborn, and with a hunting instinct.
• Cane Corso 40–50 kg · 11–12 years A very large, reserved guard dog that needs space, an experienced owner and early socialization.
• Catalan Sheepdog 20–25 kg · 12–14 years A shaggy Catalan herding dog: smart, lively, and devoted to family.
• Rhodesian Ridgeback 32–37 kg · 10–12 years A large, strong, independent hound, devoted to family, that needs space and an experienced owner.
• Russian Black Terrier 45–65 kg · 11–12 years A very large, steady, reliable working dog, devoted to family and wary of strangers.
• Russian Toy 1–3 kg · 10–11 years A tiny, lively, affectionate apartment dog that loves staying close to its owner.
• Saluki 14–25 kg · 12–13 years A graceful, reserved Middle Eastern sighthound, quiet at home and very fast outdoors.
• Cavachon 4–9 kg · 10–12 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and bichon cross: a sweet, calm apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Scottish Terrier 9–11 kg · 13–15 years A small, stubborn, independent terrier with a watchdog's nature and a wiry coat.
• Sealyham Terrier 7.5–9 kg · 12–14 years A small white Welsh terrier: calmer than many terriers, but brave and stubborn.
• Shichon 4–7 kg · 15–18 years A shih tzu and bichon frise cross: a small, very calm, affectionate companion that looks like a teddy bear. Crossbreed
• Shih Tzu 4–7 kg · 10–16 years A small home companion for a relaxed lifestyle, especially good in apartments.
• Shihpoo 3–9 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and toy poodle cross: a small, calm, low-shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Shorkie 3–7 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, spunky, affectionate apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Skye Terrier 8–10 kg · 12–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a long coat, devoted to one owner and reserved with strangers.
• Cavapoo 5–10 kg · 13–15 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and mini poodle cross: an affectionate, clever family companion. Crossbreed
• Basset Fauve de Bretagne 16–18 kg · 11–14 years A red-coated Breton basset: a cheerful, affectionate, active hound that's good with kids.
• Chihuahua 1.5–3 kg · 10–18 years A tiny, low-exercise apartment pet, but noisy and sensitive by nature.
• Spinone Italiano 34–39 kg · 10–13 years An Italian wire-coated pointing dog: very gentle, calm, and patient with kids.
• Sproodle 22–31 kg · 10–15 years A springer spaniel and miniature poodle cross: a smart, active, low-shedding family dog. Crossbreed
• Bavarian Mountain Hound 17–30 kg · 11–13 years A Bavarian scent hound: a one-person tracker bred to work on a trail.
• Standard Schnauzer 14–20 kg · 13–15 years An energetic, smart, alert mid-sized schnauzer, a good watchdog and family companion.
• Tibetan Terrier 10–14 kg · 13–14 years A small, cheerful, affectionate long-haired dog, a good companion for apartments and families.
• Chipoo 2–9 kg · 12–15 years A Chihuahua and toy poodle cross: a tiny, clever apartment companion, but fairly yappy. Crossbreed
• Chorkie 3–4 kg · 10–15 years A Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, bold, and very vocal apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Westiepoo 11–15 kg · 13–15 years A West Highland white terrier and mini poodle cross: a lively, friendly, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Whippet 9–14 kg · 12–14 years Calm at home, moderately active and easy to care for.
• Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 23–27 kg · 10–12 years Korthals' wire-coated pointing dog: friendly, trainable, and tireless in the field.
• Cock-A-Chon 7–13 kg · 10–14 years An English cocker spaniel and bichon frise cross: a gentle, affectionate, easygoing companion. Crossbreed
• Yorkie Russell 3–6 kg · 13.5–15 years A Yorkshire terrier and Jack Russell cross: a small, bold, vocal terrier for apartments. Crossbreed
• Neapolitan Mastiff 70–85 kg · 8–10 years A huge wrinkled mastiff: calm and loyal at home, an imposing guard to strangers.