Low-shedding dog breeds

If you would rather keep dog hair off your clothes and sofa, look at breeds that lose very little hair, such as the Poodle, Bichon Frise, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Maltese and Standard Schnauzer.

How the breeds were chosen

The list includes breeds with the lowest score (1 out of 5) for “Shedding Level” in the American Kennel Club (AKC) breed ratings. Breeds without an AKC profile are not included. No breed is completely “hypoallergenic”: allergens also come from saliva and flakes of skin. Many of these breeds do need frequent brushing and regular clipping.

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