In short Breeds that barely shed are the easiest to care for: less hair on furniture and clothes, less grooming and fewer allergens at home. A good choice for busy owners.
How we rated
The lower the “Shedding” score, the higher the ranking.
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Peruvian Hairless DogShedding 1.0Apartment 3.5Health 3.54.02
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.0Health 3.54.03
Toy PoodleShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 4.04.04
Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.5Health 3.54.05
Medium PoodleShedding 1.0Apartment 3.5Health 4.04.06
MalteseShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 3.54.07
Chinese Crested Dog (Hairless)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.5Health 3.04.08
American Hairless TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 4.5Health 4.04.09
Biewer TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 4.04.010
Yorkshire TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 3.04.011
Rampur GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Health 4.03.512
Poligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.53.513
Spanish GalgoShedding 1.5Apartment 4.0Health 4.03.514
OdisShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 4.53.515
Italian GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.516
Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Health 4.53.517
CavapooShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 3.53.518
BasenjiShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 2.53.519
Pharaoh HoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 4.03.520
Miniature PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.521
Bouvier des FlandresShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.522
Miniature SchnauzerShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.523
Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.524
Standard Schnauzer (Mittelschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 3.53.525
Black Russian TerrierShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.526
Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 3.53.527
Bichon FriseShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 2.53.528
Standard PoodleShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 3.03.529
German PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 3.0Health 3.53.530
Shorthaired WeimaranerShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.5FAQ
Which dogs barely shed?
Poodles, bichons, schnauzers, Yorkshire and Maltese terriers shed minimally — their coat tends to grow rather than fall out.
Does “low-shedding” mean the same as “hypoallergenic”?
Not quite: less hair means fewer allergens, but saliva and dander also trigger reactions. Still, low-shedding breeds are usually easier for allergy sufferers.
How do you groom a low-shedding breed?
Such dogs often need trimming or clipping every 6–8 weeks and regular brushing so the coat does not mat.