Big Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed (or Shed Very Little)
#1 Standard Poodle
The Poodle is a breed of water dog that likely originated in Germany. Standard Poodles shed very lightly.
Poodle expert Gail Wolaniuk explained:
“The great thing, of course, about the Poodle is the fact that they do not shed.”
#2 Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog originated from the Algarve region of Portugal. I like that PWDs have a single-layered coat that does not shed. Important note – if left untended, the hair on a Portuguese Water Dog will keep growing indefinitely.
#3 Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a German breed of dog that was originally bred to guard the farmer’s property as well as to assist on farms by driving livestock to market. The Giant Schnauzer is a low-shedding breed and is considered hypoallergenic.
#4 Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel has a coat consisting of dense curls that sheds very little. They are the largest of the Spaniel group.
#5 Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is a dog breed that originated in England. It is the largest of the British terriers. Airedale Terriers shed very little. However, they do still shed some.
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#6 Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred to herd cattle near the Belgian town of Flanders. It is built with a thick double coat. Whilst the Bouvier des Flandres does not shed, it needs frequent grooming.
#7 Bergamasco Sheepdog
The Bergamasco Shepherd is an Italian breed of sheepdog that is characterised by a long, thick coat that covers every part of the dog. Bergamasco Sheepdog doesn’t shed, doesn’t need to be brushed.
#8 Komondor
The Komondor is a Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog that was originally brought to Hungary by the Cumans. Its coat is a long, thick, and strikingly corded white coat. The length of the cords increases with time. The breed sheds minimally because loose hair gets trapped in those cords.
#9 Saluki
The Saluki was originally bred in the Fertile Crescent. You need to know that the coat comes in a variety of colors, including tri-color (tan, black, and white), black/tan, grizzle/tan, red, fawn, cream, and white. The fur is low-shedding when compared to other breeds.
#10 Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a hound that originates in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound has a thick, silky, and flowing coat. This long-coated breed doesn’t shed much. However, their coat requires considerable care and grooming.
Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed
#11 Miniature Schnauzer
It is a German breed of small dog of Schnauzer type that is a low-shedding companion. Miniature Schnauzers have a double coat, with a soft undercoat and a wiry exterior fur. They require regular grooming, either by clipping or by stripping.
#12 Maltese
Maltese are affectionate toy dogs weighing less than seven pounds. Maltese dogs are intelligent and devoted and form strong bonds with their owners. They’re the true lap warmer dogs. They have a silky, pure-white coat and shed very little. This is because they have hair rather than fur.
#13 Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a toy dog that was bred to be a house companion. Originating from Tibet, the Shih Tzu is an active and friendly breed. As a breed, they can be independent and wary of strangers. They are double-coated and are considered a low-shedding breed. This makes them a suitable choice if you prefer dogs with minimal hair.
#14 Havanese
The Havanese is the only dog breed native to Cuba, and they are social butterflies who like people and other pets. I love their coat, which is long, soft, lightweight, and silky. The coat of the Havanese doesn’t shed too much.
#15 Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. Yorkies have extensive grooming needs due to their long coat. They are categorized as a non-shedding dog due to having hair opposed to fur.
#16 Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frisé is a Franco-Belgian breed of small toy dog. The breed sheds very little because the shed hair is caught up in the undercoat.
#17 Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed from Tibet. The Lhasa Apso doesn’t shed very much at all.
#18 Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested Dog is a hairless breed of dog.
#19 Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is an Italian breed of small sighthound that is capable of bursts of speed up to 60 km/h (35 mph). Italian Greyhounds are a low-shedding breed since they only have a single coat.
#20 Coton de Tulear
It is a small dog named for the city of Tuléar in Madagascar that excels at extraordinary playfulness and is quite docile. They are known for a profuse white coat that is as soft as cotton. They are also allergy-friendly dogs.
#21 West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a breed of dog from Scotland that is known for not shedding much.