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
Biewer TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 4.04.09
Yorkshire TerrierShedding 1.0Apartment 5.0Health 3.04.010
Rampur GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Health 4.03.511
Spanish GalgoShedding 1.5Apartment 4.0Health 4.03.512
Poligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.53.513
OdisShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 4.53.514
Italian GreyhoundShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.515
Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.5Health 4.53.516
CavapooShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 3.53.517
BasenjiShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 2.53.518
Pharaoh HoundShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 4.03.519
Miniature PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.520
Bouvier des FlandresShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.521
Miniature SchnauzerShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 3.03.522
Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.523
Standard Schnauzer (Mittelschnauzer)Shedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 3.53.524
Black Russian TerrierShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.525
Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Shedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 3.53.526
Bichon FriseShedding 1.5Apartment 5.0Health 2.53.527
Standard PoodleShedding 1.5Apartment 3.5Health 3.03.528
German PinscherShedding 1.5Apartment 3.0Health 3.53.529
Shorthaired WeimaranerShedding 1.5Apartment 2.0Health 3.03.530
Cesky TerrierShedding 1.5Apartment 4.5Health 4.03.5FAQ
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.