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Dogs That Don't Shed: Low-Shedding Breeds

Dog breeds with minimal shedding. Less hair, less cleanup, happier home.

1

Chinese Crested

Affectionate · Alert · Playful

Small · 8–12 lbs · 13–18 yrs

2

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10–55 lbs · 13–18 yrs

3

American Hairless Terrier

Curious · Alert · Playful

Small · 12–16 lbs · 14–16 yrs

4

Italian Greyhound

Playful · Alert · Sensitive

Small · 7–14 lbs · 14–15 yrs

5

Norfolk Terrier

Fearless · Alert · Fun-loving

Small · 11–12 lbs · 12–16 yrs

6

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Happy · Friendly · Devoted

Medium · 30–45 lbs · 12–14 yrs

7

Basenji

Independent · Smart · Poised

Small · 22–24 lbs · 13–14 yrs

8

Spanish Water Dog

Playful · Loyal · Hardworking

Medium · 31–49 lbs · 12–14 yrs

9

Irish Terrier

Bold · Spirited · Tender

Medium · 25–27 lbs · 13–15 yrs

10

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Brave · Hardworking

Large · 45–68 lbs · 12–13 yrs

11

Giant Schnauzer

Loyal · Alert · Trainable

Large · 55–85 lbs · 12–15 yrs

12

Saluki

Gentle · Dignified · Independent

Large · 40–65 lbs · 10–17 yrs

13

Cavapoo

Gentle · Affectionate · Playful

Small · 9–25 lbs · 12–15 yrs

14

Komondor

Loyal · Independent · Brave

Large · 80–100 lbs · 10–12 yrs

15

Sealyham Terrier

Outgoing · Calm · Adaptable

Small · 23–24 lbs · 12–14 yrs

16

Affenpinscher

Confident · Fearless · Funny

Small · 7–10 lbs · 12–15 yrs

17

Cockapoo

Friendly · Outgoing · Happy

Small · 12–25 lbs · 12–16 yrs

18

Coton de Tulear

Charming · Happy · Playful

Small · 8–15 lbs · 15–19 yrs

19

Lakeland Terrier

Bold · Friendly · Confident

Small · 17 lbs · 12–15 yrs

20

Ibizan Hound

Clownish · Family-oriented · Athletic

Large · 45–50 lbs · 11–14 yrs

21

Labradoodle

Friendly · Intelligent · Sociable

Medium · 30–65 lbs · 12–14 yrs

22

Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart · Alert · People-oriented

Medium · 33–40 lbs · 12–15 yrs

23

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent · Determined · Affectionate

Small · 18–24 lbs · 12–15 yrs

24

Bedlington Terrier

Gentle · Loyal · Energetic

Small · 17–23 lbs · 11–16 yrs

25

Welsh Terrier

Friendly · Spirited · Game

Small · 20 lbs · 12–15 yrs

26

Poodle (Standard)

Intelligent · Active · Elegant

Medium · 40–70 lbs · 10–18 yrs

27

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Friendly · Devoted · Trainable

Medium · 50–70 lbs · 12–15 yrs

28

Yorkshire Terrier

Spirited · Affectionate · Feisty

Small · 4–7 lbs · 11–15 yrs

29

Tibetan Terrier

Affectionate · Sensitive · Clever

Medium · 20–24 lbs · 15–16 yrs

30

Pharaoh Hound

Friendly · Smart · Noble

Medium · 45–55 lbs · 12–14 yrs

31

Shih Tzu

Affectionate · Happy · Outgoing

Small · 9–16 lbs · 10–18 yrs

32

Lowchen

Affectionate · Outgoing · Positive

Small · 15 lbs · 13–15 yrs

33

Miniature Schnauzer

Friendly · Smart · Obedient

Small · 11–20 lbs · 12–15 yrs

34

Havanese

Outgoing · Funny · Intelligent

Small · 7–13 lbs · 14–16 yrs

35

Silky Terrier

Alert · Friendly · Joyful

Small · 8–10 lbs · 13–15 yrs

36

Maltese

Gentle · Playful · Charming

Small · 4–7 lbs · 12–15 yrs

37

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentle · Spirited · Loyal

Small · 32–40 lbs · 10–15 yrs

38

Fox Terrier

Alert · Lively · Keen

Small · 15–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

39

Bichon Frise

Playful · Curious · Peppy

Small · 12–18 lbs · 14–15 yrs

40

Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen · Loving · Undemanding

Medium · 24–35 lbs · 15–17 yrs

41

Lhasa Apso

Confident · Smart · Comical

Small · 12–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

42

Whippet

Calm · Affectionate · Playful

Medium · 25–40 lbs · 12–15 yrs

43

Wire Fox Terrier

Alert · Friendly · Independent

Small · 15–18 lbs · 12–15 yrs

44

Portuguese Water Dog

Affectionate · Athletic · Adventurous

Medium · 35–60 lbs · 11–13 yrs

45

Scottish Terrier

Confident · Independent · Spirited

Small · 18–22 lbs · 12 yrs

46

Airedale Terrier

Courageous · Clever · Friendly

Medium · 50–70 lbs · 11–14 yrs

47

American Staffordshire Terrier

Confident · Smart · Good-natured

Medium · 40–70 lbs · 12–16 yrs

48

Norwich Terrier

Affectionate · Alert · Curious

Small · 12 lbs · 12–15 yrs

49

Patterdale Terrier

Bold · Energetic · Confident

Small · 11–13 lbs · 11–14 yrs

50

Toy Fox Terrier

Intelligent · Alert · Loyal

Small · 3–7 lbs · 13–15 yrs

51

Japanese Chin

Elegant · Loyal · Cat-like

Small · 7–11 lbs · 10–12 yrs

52

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Smart · Brave · Sensible

Large · 50–70 lbs · 12–13 yrs

53

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Lively · Friendly · Attentive

Small · 15–25 lbs · 11–13 yrs

54

Petit Brabancon

Alert · Curious · Affectionate

Small · 8–12 lbs · 12–15 yrs

55

Cane Corso

Intelligent · Loyal · Protective

Large · 88–110 lbs · 9–12 yrs

56

Black Russian Terrier

Intelligent · Calm · Powerful

Large · 80–130 lbs · 10–12 yrs

57

Harrier

Friendly · Outgoing · Active

Medium · 45–60 lbs · 12–15 yrs

58

Skye Terrier

Courageous · Good-tempered · Loyal

Small · 35–45 lbs · 12–14 yrs

59

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Docile · Patient

Large · 56–77 lbs · 10–12 yrs

60

French Bulldog

Playful · Adaptable · Alert

Small · 16–28 lbs · 10–12 yrs

61

Bulldog

Calm · Courageous · Friendly

Medium · 40–50 lbs · 8–10 yrs

62

Dachshund

Clever · Stubborn · Playful

Small · 16–32 lbs · 12–16 yrs

63

Boxer

Fun-loving · Active · Loyal

Large · 50–80 lbs · 10–12 yrs

64

Doberman Pinscher

Loyal · Fearless · Alert

Large · 60–100 lbs · 10–12 yrs

65

Boston Terrier

Friendly · Bright · Amusing

Small · 12–25 lbs · 11–13 yrs

66

Vizsla

Affectionate · Energetic · Gentle

Medium · 44–60 lbs · 12–14 yrs

67

Chihuahua

Charming · Graceful · Sassy

Small · 2–6 lbs · 14–16 yrs

68

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55–90 lbs · 10–13 yrs

69

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dignified · Affectionate · Even-tempered

Large · 70–85 lbs · 10–12 yrs

70

Bull Terrier

Playful · Charming · Mischievous

Medium · 50–70 lbs · 12–13 yrs

71

Cairn Terrier

Alert · Cheerful · Busy

Small · 13–14 lbs · 13–15 yrs

72

West Highland White Terrier

Friendly · Happy · Entertaining

Small · 15–20 lbs · 13–15 yrs

73

Papillon

Friendly · Alert · Happy

Small · 5–10 lbs · 14–16 yrs

74

Afghan Hound

Dignified · Aloof · Independent

Large · 50–60 lbs · 12–18 yrs

75

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Brave · Affectionate · Loyal

Medium · 24–38 lbs · 12–14 yrs

76

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60–70 lbs · 10–13 yrs

77

Plott Hound

Bold · Loyal · Alert

Large · 40–60 lbs · 12–14 yrs

78

Bouvier des Flandres

Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-willed

Large · 70–110 lbs · 10–12 yrs

79

Briard

Loyal · Confident · Smart

Large · 55–100 lbs · 12–14 yrs

80

Bluetick Coonhound

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 45–80 lbs · 11–12 yrs

81

Coonhound

Easygoing · Alert · Loyal

Large · 45–65 lbs · 10–12 yrs

82

Scottish Deerhound

Gentle · Dignified · Polite

Large · 75–110 lbs · 8–11 yrs

83

Bullmastiff

Brave · Affectionate · Loyal

Large · 100–130 lbs · 7–9 yrs

84

Miniature Pinscher

Fearless · Fun-loving · Proud

Small · 8–10 lbs · 12–16 yrs

85

Otterhound

Amiable · Boisterous · Even-tempered

Large · 80–115 lbs · 10–13 yrs

86

American Pit Bull Terrier

Loyal · Confident · Affectionate

Medium · 30–65 lbs · 12–16 yrs

87

Redbone Coonhound

Easygoing · Mellow · Affectionate

Large · 45–70 lbs · 12–15 yrs

88

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

Large · 60–95 lbs · 10–12 yrs

89

Shar-Pei

Loyal · Independent · Calm

Medium · 45–60 lbs · 8–12 yrs

90

Border Terrier

Affectionate · Happy · Plucky

Small · 11–16 lbs · 12–15 yrs

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