In short Low-shedding breeds leave less hair and fewer allergens in the home — the best choice for allergy sufferers and tidy owners. Topping the list are poodles, bichons and other breeds whose coat barely falls out.
How we rated
The lower the “Shedding” score, the higher the position. Less shedding = less allergen in the environment.
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Peruvian Hairless DogShedding 1.0Apartment 3.5Family 4.04.02
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.0Family 4.04.03
Toy PoodleShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Family 5.04.04
Poodle (Miniature or Dwarf)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.5Family 5.04.05
Medium PoodleShedding 1.0Apartment 3.5Family 5.04.06
MalteseShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Family 5.04.07
Chinese Crested Dog (Hairless)Shedding 1.0Apartment 4.5Family 4.54.08
Biewer TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Family 5.04.09
Yorkshire TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Family 4.54.010
Rampur GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Family 4.03.511
Spanish GalgoShedding 1.5Apartment 4.0Family 4.53.512
Poligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.03.513
OdisShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Family 5.03.514
Italian GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Family 4.53.515
Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Family 4.03.516
CavapooShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Family 5.03.517
BasenjiShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Family 3.53.518
Pharaoh HoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.03.519
Miniature PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Family 4.03.520
Bouvier des FlandresShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.53.521
Miniature SchnauzerShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Family 4.53.522
Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.03.523
Standard Schnauzer (Mittelschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Family 4.53.524
Black Russian TerrierShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.03.525
Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Family 5.03.526
Bichon FriseShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Family 5.03.527
Standard PoodleShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Family 4.53.528
German PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 3.0Family 4.03.529
Shorthaired WeimaranerShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Family 4.03.530
Cesky TerrierShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Family 5.03.5FAQ
Are any dogs 100% hypoallergenic?
No. The allergen comes from saliva and skin, not just the coat, so no breed is completely safe — but low-shedding ones are far easier to tolerate.
Which breeds are best for allergy sufferers?
Poodle, Bichon Frisé, Maltese, Portuguese Water Dog — they shed little and barely smell.
How can I reduce an allergy to a dog I already have?
Regular brushing, bathing, air filters and cleaning the dog bed markedly lower the amount of allergen.