Low Shedding Dog Breeds
Low Shedding Dog Breeds
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Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier breed and has a dense wiry outer coat and soft undercoat, and comes in combinations of black and tan.
Kid Friendly
Hypoallergenic
Low Shedding
Protective
Sociable
Intelligent
Australian Silky Terrier
The Australian Silky Terrier has a long, fine and silky coat and is a family-friendly breed that loves being around people.
Kid Friendly
High Energy
Easy to Train
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Alert
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Cairn Terrier
Cairn Terriers are known for their feisty and independent personalities. They are loyal and affectionate to their owners but can be wary of strangers.
Kid Friendly
Affectionate
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Low Barking
Chinese Crested Dog
The Chinese Crested dog has large ears and comes in two varieties: the 'hairless' and the 'powder puff'.
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
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Havanese
Originally bred as a companion dog, these dogs are highly devoted and make excellent family pets.
Kid Friendly
Affectionate
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Hungarian Puli
The Hungarian Puli adapts to most surroundings an is never aggressive towards strangers.
Low Shedding
Protective
Working Dog
Huntaway
The Huntaway, also known as the New Zealand Huntaway, is a unique breed that originated in - you guessed it - New Zealand.
Affectionate
Low Shedding
Sociable
High Energy
Intelligent
Working Dog
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Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a loving and happy breed that is great with kids, but it likes to dig, may bark excessively and can be difficult to house-train.
High Energy
Low Shedding
Sociable
Playful
Intelligent
Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is very small, has a body that's longer than it is high, has feathered pendant ears, tails that sometimes have a kink at the end.
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Kid Friendly
Hypoallergenic
Intelligent
Low Energy
Lowchen
Also known as the Little Lion, the Lowchen has pendant-shaped feathered ears and a long wavy coat that usually comes in white, black and lemon.
Kid Friendly
Hypoallergenic
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Alert
Low Barking
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Maltese
The Maltese is a breed with a rich history dating back thousands of years. They hail from the Mediterranean, specifically the island of Malta.
Affectionate
Cat Friendly
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Good for First Time Owners
Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terriers originally bred in England as a small hunting dog, they are now popular companion pets.
High Energy
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Intelligent
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New Zealand Heading Dog
The New Zealand Heading Dog is a highly intelligent, hardworking, and trainable breed known for their exceptional herding skills. They require ample exercise and mental stimulation to maintain their health and happiness.
Working Dog
High Energy
Low Maintenance
Easy to Train
Low Shedding
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Very similar to a small Golden Retriever, the Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever features a dense straight water-repellent coat that comes in various shades of red and orange.
Kid Friendly
Affectionate
High Energy
Low Shedding
Sociable
Easy to Train
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a cheerful, smart, and comical pack dog that loves to explore, dig, and escape, and while it enjoys the company of other dogs.
Intelligent
High Energy
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Playful
Poodle (Miniature)
Miniature Poodles are intelligent, playful, and loyal, they are also highly trainable and excel in obedience and agility competitions.
Affectionate
Apartment Friendly
Easy to Train
Low Shedding
Hypoallergenic
Intelligent
Poodle (Toy)
This breed boasts long, flat ears and a high-set tail, with a curly or corded coat.
Affectionate
Low Shedding
Kid Friendly
Hypoallergenic
Intelligent
Easy to Train
Portuguese Water Dog
Initially bred for herding and assisting fishermen. The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-known breed recognized for its intelligence and lively nature.
Kid Friendly
Intelligent
Hypoallergenic
Easy to Train
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
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Saluki
The Saluki is gentle, friendly, devoted, good with children and may become quite attached to one person.
Suited For Hot Weather
High Energy
Low Shedding
Apartment Friendly
Independent
Schnauzer
The Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.
Intelligent
Hypoallergenic
Low Shedding
Sociable
Apartment Friendly
Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound's physical attributes are marked by an impressive size and an athletic build.
Affectionate
Intelligent
Low Shedding
Sociable
Low Barking
Scottish Terrier
This breed was originally called the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish town of Aberdeen.
Affectionate
Easy to Train
Low Shedding
Protective
Independent
Sealyham Terrier
Sealyham Terriers are a small breed of terrier that were originally developed in Wales in the 19th century for hunting small game.
Affectionate
Low Shedding
Sociable
Low Barking
Apartment Friendly
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu is a small breed of dog originating from China, known for its long, silky fur and cute, round face.
Cat Friendly
Low Shedding
Alert
Kid Friendly
Low Energy
Low Barking
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Low Shedding Dog Breeds