Low Shedding Dog Breeds

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

Guide overview