Dog breeds that don’t drool

In short Breeds that barely drool are tidier to live with — no wet marks on furniture and clothes. A good choice for those who value cleanliness.
How we rated

The lower the “Drooling” score, the higher the position.

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1English GreyhoundEnglish GreyhoundDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.02Rat TerrierRat TerrierDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 4.04.03ChihuahuaChihuahuaDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.04Siberian HuskySiberian HuskyDrooling 1.0Shedding 5.0Apartment 1.54.05Mi-KiMi-KiDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.06Moscow DragonMoscow DragonDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.07Perro Ratero Mallorquín (Ca Rater Mallorquí)Perro Ratero Mallorquín (Ca Rater Mallorquí)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 4.04.08OdisOdisDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.04.09Lucas TerrierLucas TerrierDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 4.04.010Can Guicho (Quisquelo)Can Guicho (Quisquelo)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 3.54.011Kai LeoKai LeoDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.012CavapooCavapooDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.04.013Ratonero Bodeguero AndaluzRatonero Bodeguero AndaluzDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 3.54.014AlopekisAlopekisDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 4.54.015BasenjiBasenjiDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 3.54.016Miniature PinscherMiniature PinscherDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 4.54.017Russian Toy (Long Haired)Russian Toy (Long Haired)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.018Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalène)Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalène)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 5.04.019Japanese ChinJapanese ChinDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 5.04.020Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Drooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.04.021KromfohrländerKromfohrländerDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 3.54.022Toy PoodleToy PoodleDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.0Apartment 5.04.023Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)Drooling 1.0Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.54.024Medium PoodleMedium PoodleDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.0Apartment 3.54.025MalteseMalteseDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.0Apartment 5.04.026Bichon FriseBichon FriseDrooling 1.0Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.04.027HavaneseHavaneseDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.028Little Lion DogLittle Lion DogDrooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.029Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.0Apartment 5.04.030Danish-Swedish Farmdog (Gardhund)Danish-Swedish Farmdog (Gardhund)Drooling 1.0Shedding 2.5Apartment 3.54.0
FAQ
Which breeds don’t drool?
Most spitz breeds, terriers, poodles and small breeds barely drool.
Why do some dogs drool a lot?
It depends on the build of the lips and flews — molossers (Saint Bernard, Mastiff, Boxer) produce far more saliva.
How can I reduce drooling?
You can’t remove it entirely, but cleanliness, dental health and prompt wiping all help.
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Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.