Low-shedding dogs
Dogs that leave the least hair on the sofa. Useful for tidy homes, though no dog is truly allergy-free.
These breeds score lowest for shedding. Most have hair that keeps growing, like the poodle family and many terriers, so the hair stays on the dog instead of the floor. That means regular brushing and a trim every six to eight weeks, which costs money. Low shedding does not mean hypoallergenic: allergens come from skin flakes and saliva, and every dog has those. If someone in your home is allergic, spend time with the breed before you commit.
Bichon FriseShedding: 1/5
Chinese CrestedShedding: 1/5
HavaneseShedding: 1/5
Lagotto RomagnoloShedding: 1/5
Lhasa ApsoShedding: 1/5
MalteseShedding: 1/5
Poodle (Miniature)Shedding: 1/5
Poodle (Standard)Shedding: 1/5
Poodle (Toy)Shedding: 1/5
Shih TzuShedding: 1/5
XoloitzcuintleShedding: 1/5
Yorkshire TerrierShedding: 1/5
American Hairless TerrierShedding: 1/5
BarbetShedding: 1/5
Bedlington TerrierShedding: 1/5
Bergamasco ShepherdShedding: 1/5
Biewer TerrierShedding: 1/5
BologneseShedding: 1/5
BolonkaShedding: 1/5
Coton de TulearShedding: 1/5
Dandie Dinmont TerrierShedding: 1/5
Irish Water SpanielShedding: 1/5
Kerry Blue TerrierShedding: 1/5
KomondorShedding: 1/5Scores 1 to 5 are our own estimate from the breed standards and the sources on each breed page, not a published rating. Open a breed for its costs, health and the rules where you live.