Dogs That Dont Shed
From small dogs that don t shed at all to dogs who shed minimally here are the dog breeds you need to know about to help you decide which breed is right for you.
Dogs that dont shed. Pronounced cotawn day two lee are this dog is also known as the royal dog of madagascar. Standard schnauzers are the second type and they are medium sized that weight about 30 50 pounds. The basenji is a free roaming working dog and they wear their independence like a badge of honor. Hair follicles determine texture length and rate of growth and shedding.
A hypoallergenic dog according to the american kennel club akc is a dog that has a predictable non shedding coat which produces less dander. That s why maltipoos a cross between a poodle and a maltese are dogs that don t shed a lot. And these same dogs that don t shed may just have you put away the lint roller for good. They have an affectionate temperament and soft long white coats.
Tibetan terriers are proof that hypoallergenic doesn t mean no hair. A clever hunting breed originating from the congo this is a unique dog with a sharp wit. They are kind and loving and crave all your attention. Most low shedding dogs have the hair type that grows long.
They make our list because they shed minimally but this bushy breed still requires a lot of grooming. And this often means they have special grooming needs such as requiring regular haircuts. These fluffy dogs were once the companions to buddhist monks and the guard dogs of nomadic herdsmen. In fact all hybrids that are.
It is that dander that causes the annoying itchy. But that doesn t mean they won t become a wonderful companion. While all dogs shed their fur some dogs don t shed as much as others. This breed is also divided into three types.
You ll want to find a breed whose coat has those. The same goes for schnoodles a cross between a poodle and a schnauzer. Then comes the giant schnauzers and they are large sized dogs. That means their hair just keeps getting longer and longer until you take them to the groomer or bring out the clippers.
They weigh from 60 85 pounds. For example dogs that don t shed or shed so little that it isn t noticeable have much longer anagen phases than dogs that do shed. One is miniature who are small dogs that weight about 11 20 pounds.