{"id":156019,"date":"2026-07-10T16:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-dogs-hypoallergenic-us"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:32:02","slug":"rating-dogs-hypoallergenic-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/us\/rating-dogs-hypoallergenic","title":{"rendered":"Hypoallergenic dog breeds (low-shedding)"},"content":{"rendered":"
In short<\/b> Low-shedding breeds leave less hair and fewer allergens in the home \u2014 the best choice for allergy sufferers and tidy owners. Topping the list are poodles, bichons and other breeds whose coat barely falls out.<\/div>
How we rated<\/div>

The lower the \u201cShedding\u201d score, the higher the position. Less shedding = less allergen in the environment.<\/p><\/div>

Rankings:<\/span>For apartments<\/a>For kids<\/a>For beginners<\/a>Most affectionate<\/a>Quietest<\/a>Hypoallergenic<\/a>Active<\/a>Smartest<\/a>\u0421\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0436\u043e\u0432\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0431\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u043e\u0432\u0433\u043e\u0436\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0437\u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u0440\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0456 \u0434\u043e \u043a\u043e\u0442\u0456\u0432<\/a>\u041c\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0437\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456\u0439\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041c\u0438\u0441\u043b\u0438\u0432\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0435 \u0441\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044f\u0432\u0456<\/a><\/div>1<\/span>\"PeruvianPeruvian Hairless Dog<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>2<\/span>\"MexicanMexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>3<\/span>\"ToyToy Poodle<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>4<\/span>\"PoodlePoodle (Miniature or Dwarf)<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>5<\/span>\"MediumMedium Poodle<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>6<\/span>\"Maltese\"Maltese<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>7<\/span>\"ChineseChinese Crested Dog (Hairless)<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>8<\/span>\"BiewerBiewer Terrier<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>9<\/span>\"YorkshireYorkshire Terrier<\/span>Shedding 1.0<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>4.0<\/span><\/a>10<\/span>\"RampurRampur Greyhound<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>11<\/span>\"SpanishSpanish Galgo<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 4.0<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>12<\/span>\"PoligarPoligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>13<\/span>\"Odis\"Odis<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>14<\/span>\"ItalianItalian Greyhound<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>15<\/span>\"MudholMudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>16<\/span>\"Cavapoo\"Cavapoo<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>17<\/span>\"Basenji\"Basenji<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Family 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>18<\/span>\"PharaohPharaoh Hound<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>19<\/span>\"MiniatureMiniature Pinscher<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>20<\/span>\"BouvierBouvier des Flandres<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>21<\/span>\"MiniatureMiniature Schnauzer<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>22<\/span>\"GiantGiant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>23<\/span>\"StandardStandard Schnauzer (Mittelschnauzer)<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>24<\/span>\"BlackBlack Russian Terrier<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>25<\/span>\"RussianRussian Toy (Smooth Haired)<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>26<\/span>\"BichonBichon Frise<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 5.0<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>27<\/span>\"StandardStandard Poodle<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 3.5<\/span>Family 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>28<\/span>\"GermanGerman Pinscher<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 3.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>29<\/span>\"ShorthairedShorthaired Weimaraner<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span>Family 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>30<\/span>\"CeskyCesky Terrier<\/span>Shedding 1.5<\/span>Apartment 4.5<\/span>Family 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5<\/span><\/a>
FAQ<\/div>
Are any dogs 100% hypoallergenic?<\/summary>
No. The allergen comes from saliva and skin, not just the coat, so no breed is completely safe \u2014 but low-shedding ones are far easier to tolerate.<\/div><\/details>
Which breeds are best for allergy sufferers?<\/summary>
Poodle, Bichon Fris\u00e9, Maltese, Portuguese Water Dog \u2014 they shed little and barely smell.<\/div><\/details>
How can I reduce an allergy to a dog I already have?<\/summary>
Regular brushing, bathing, air filters and cleaning the dog bed markedly lower the amount of allergen.<\/div><\/details><\/div>
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The tvaryny.com editors<\/b> \u2014 canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>