Low Maintenance Dog Breeds
Low Maintenance Dog Breeds
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Australian Kelpie
The Kelpie is an intelligent and energetic herding breed known for their loyalty. They were once thought to be ancestors of the dingo
Kid Friendly
Easy to Train
Alert
Working Dog
High Energy
Low Maintenance
Australian Koolie
The Australian Koolie, a strikingly robust and agile medium-sized breed, boasts a short and dense coat that flaunts a stunning array of colors.
Kid Friendly
High Energy
Easy to Train
Working Dog
Alert
Low Maintenance
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Beagle
The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized hound dogs. They are often used today as companion dogs, as well as in various working roles such as detection, therapy, and search and rescue.
Kid Friendly
Good for First Time Owners
Cat Friendly
Low Maintenance
Apartment Friendly
Suited For Hot Weather
Belgian Shepherd Dog
The Belgian Sheepdog has lots of muscles, tight skin, a feathered tail, cat-like feet and a fairly long weather-resistant coat with a mane of fur around the neck.
High Energy
Low Maintenance
Alert
For Experienced Owners
Working Dog
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large, powerful scent hound known for its exceptional sense of smell and ability to track scents over long distances. They are friendly, affectionate dogs that make excellent family pets.
Kid Friendly
Suited For Cold Weather
Easy to Train
Sociable
Low Maintenance
Low Energy
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a pint-sized powerhouse of muscle and mischief! Their loyalty and affection towards their families often leads to strong bonds with their owners.
High Energy
Low Maintenance
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Playful
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Great Pyrenees
Originally bred for herding and guarding, The Great Pyrenees is a renowned breed known for its intelligence and lively nature.
Low Maintenance
Protective
Suited For Cold Weather
For Experienced Owners
Greyhound
Greyhounds were bred for hunting game and later, for racing. Today, Greyhounds are beloved as both racing and companion dogs.
Affectionate
Low Energy
Low Maintenance
Apartment Friendly
Suited For Hot Weather
Low Barking
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Maremma Sheepdog
The Maremma Sheepdog is a large breed that originated in central Italy. This breed is known for its thick white coat and its strong protective instincts, which make it an excellent guardian of livestock such as sheep and cattle.
Intelligent
High Energy
Protective
Suited For Cold Weather
Low Maintenance
Working Dog
Miniature Pinscher
Originally from Germany, the Miniature Pinscher (Min Pin) is a small, robust dog with a lively and lovable personality.
Low Maintenance
Apartment Friendly
Alert
High Energy
Playful
Suited For Hot Weather
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Pitbull Terrier
Renowned for their intelligence, bravery, and devotion, Pitbull Terriers are a dynamic breed that necessitates copious amounts of physical exertion and cognitive stimulation.
High Energy
Low Maintenance
Protective
Playful
Pug
The Pug is a pint-sized pup with a distinctively crinkled face, short snout, and curly tail.
Kid Friendly
Cat Friendly
Low Maintenance
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Low Energy
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Schipperke
Quick, energetic, high-spirited and alert, the Schipperke is very devoted and becomes very attached to its master.
Low Maintenance
Alert
Independent
Swedish Vallhund
Swedish Vallhund can trace its roots all the way back to the Viking era, where they were bred as herding dogs to wrangle cattle and other livestock.
Easy to Train
Alert
Kid Friendly
Cat Friendly
Low Maintenance
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Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
Long and low to the ground, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has erect ears, very short legs and a water-resistant double coat.
Low Maintenance
Easy to Train
Apartment Friendly
Independent
Kid Friendly
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
The Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) is a recognized breed known for its high energy, and were traditionally used as cattle drivers, vermin hunters and farm guards.
Kid Friendly
Easy to Train
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Low Maintenance
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Low Maintenance Dog Breeds