Low Shedding Dog Breeds

Guide overview

Find lower-shedding dog breeds with quick notes on coats, grooming, and everyday upkeep.

These breeds are commonly chosen by people looking for less fur around the house, though grooming needs still vary.

Who this guide helps

Use this page when these are the tradeoffs you care about most.

What to compare before you choose

• Low shedding does not always mean easy upkeep, because many of these coats need more brushing or professional grooming.
• Compare coat texture, grooming frequency, and how much maintenance you want between trims.
• If allergies are the main concern, coat type is only one part of the picture and individual dogs can still differ a lot.

Featured breeds

Poodle

Non-Sporting • Germany • Large size

4–70 lbs • 12–15 years

Portuguese Water Dog

working • Portugal • Medium size

35–60 lbs • 11–13 years

Schnoodle

designer • United States • Medium size

6–76 lbs • 12–16 years

Bichon Frise

Non-Sporting • Spain • Small size

12–18 lbs • 14–15 years

Cavapoo

designer • Australia • Small size

12–25 lbs • 12–15 years

Coton de Tulear

non-sporting • Madagascar • Small size

8–15 lbs • 14–16 years

Irish Water Spaniel

Sporting • Ireland • Large size

45–68 lbs • 10–12 years

Kerry Blue Terrier

terrier • Ireland • Medium size

33–40 lbs • 12–15 years

Lagotto Romagnolo

sporting • Italy • Medium size

24–35 lbs • 15–17 years

Maltese

Toy • Malta • Toy size

6–9 lbs • 12–15 years

Maltipoo

designer • United States • Small size

5–20 lbs • 12–16 years

Puli

herding • Hungary • Medium size

25–35 lbs • 10–15 years

Yorkipoo

designer • United States • Toy size

4–15 lbs • 12–15 years

Affenpinscher

Toy • Germany • Toy size

7–10 lbs • 12–14 years

Bedlington Terrier

terrier • England • Medium size

17–23 lbs • 12–14 years

Chinese Crested

toy • China • Toy size

8–12 lbs • 13–15 years

Peruvian Inca Orchid

non-sporting • Peru • Medium size

8–55 lbs • 12–14 years

Xoloitzcuintli

non-sporting • Mexico • Medium size

10–50 lbs • 13–18 years

References

Reference links below include the breed pages featured here, along with kennel-club directories and standards where available.

1. American Kennel Club breed directory
   American Kennel Club
2. Royal Kennel Club breeds A-Z
   The Royal Kennel Club
3. Royal Kennel Club breed standards
   The Royal Kennel Club
4. Poodle — Royal Kennel Club breed profile
   The Royal Kennel Club
5. Poodle — Royal Kennel Club breed standard
   The Royal Kennel Club
6. Portuguese Water Dog — American Kennel Club breed profile
   American Kennel Club
7. Portuguese Water Dog — Royal Kennel Club breed profile
   The Royal Kennel Club
8. Portuguese Water Dog — Royal Kennel Club breed standard
   The Royal Kennel Club
9. Schnoodle — Standard Schnauzer breed profile
   American Kennel Club
10. Schnoodle — Miniature Poodle breed profile
    American Kennel Club
11. Schnoodle — CHIC health testing program
    Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
12. Schnoodle — Canine genetic diversity overview
    UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
13. Bichon Frise — American Kennel Club breed profile
    American Kennel Club

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