Dog breeds that shed very little

    Breeds with minimal shedding and little drooling, for people who don't want hair everywhere.

    No dog is truly hypoallergenic: the allergen is a protein in saliva and dander, not the hair itself. What does vary enormously is how much hair they drop, and that changes daily life at home.

    Watch out for a common confusion: shedding little does not mean needing less grooming. Many of these breeds need frequent brushing and a trim every few months, precisely because the dead hair doesn't fall out on its own and mats instead.

    Top 24 breeds

    1. 1. Affenpinscher 80%
    2. 2. Australian Terrier 80%
    3. 3. Biewer Terrier 80%
    4. 4. Bolognese 80%
    5. 5. Bouvier des Flandres 80%
    6. 6. Briard 80%
    7. 7. Catahoula Bulldog 80%
    8. 8. Cesky Terrier 80%
    9. 9. Chiweenie 80%
    10. 10. Cockapoo 80%
    11. 11. Coton de Tulear 80%
    12. 12. Glen of Imaal Terrier 80%
    13. 13. Hamiltonstovare 80%
    14. 14. Kerry Blue Terrier 80%
    15. 15. Lhasapoo 80%
    16. 16. Maltese Shih Tzu 80%
    17. 17. Maltipoo 80%
    18. 18. Morkie 80%
    19. 19. Norfolk Terrier 80%
    20. 20. Papipoo 80%
    21. 21. Polish Lowland Sheepdog 80%
    22. 22. Poochon 80%
    23. 23. Poodle 80%
    24. 24. Portuguese Water Dog 80%

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