10 Best Dog Breeds That Don't Shed Much By Daily Paws and The Spruce Pets. She's also a registered veterinary technician with over 20 years of expertise in the field of veterinary medicine." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Jenna Stregowski Jenna Stregowski Jenna Stregowski is the Pet Health and Behavior Editor for Daily Paws and The Spruce Pets. She's also a registered veterinary technician with over 20 years of expertise in the field of veterinary medicine. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 11/07/25 Reviewed by Alycia Washington Reviewed by Alycia Washington Alycia Washington is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with nearly a decade of experience as a small animal emergency veterinarian. She currently works as a relief veterinarian for various emergency and specialty hospitals. Dr. Washington recognizes the importance of education and also works as a veterinary writer. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Veterinary Review Board Credit: Gerard Brown / Getty Images While all dogs shed their fur, some don't shed as much as others. Hair follicles determine texture, length, and rate of growth and shedding. Most low-shedding dogs have the hair type that grows long, and this often means they have special grooming needs, such as requiring regular haircuts. If you're looking for a low-shedding dog, here are 10 excellent breeds to choose from. Tip A low-shedding dog can still trigger allergies. Many people are allergic to a dog’s dander or saliva, which all dogs spread throughout their environment. Credit: The Spruce / Theresa Chiechi 01 of 10 Afghan Hound Credit: Jerry Young / Getty Images The Afghan is a large sighthound known for its glamorous tresses. That long, silky hair requires ample attention to keep it healthy. Daily brushing is a must to remove tangles and prevent mats. The coat should also be washed with shampoo and conditioner as needed. Some owners keep their dogs' coats trimmed short to minimize maintenance. Breed Overview Group: HoundHeight: 25 to 27 inchesWeight: 50 to 60 poundsCoat and Color: Thick, silky coat; colors include black, blue, silver, and moreLife Expectancy: 12 to 18 years 02 of 10 Bedlington Terrier Credit: Agency Animal Picture / Getty Images The lamb-like appearance of the Bedlington Terrier matches its gentle nature. This dog has a unique, low-shedding coat with both soft and coarse hair. The coat grows quickly and requires regular trimming. It is recommended to brush or comb twice weekly to prevent tangles and mats. Breed Overview Group: TerrierHeight: 15 to 17 1/2 inchesWeight: 17 to 23 poundsCoat and Color: Curly coat; colors include blue, liver, sandy, and moreLife Expectancy: 11 to 16 years 03 of 10 Bichon Frise Credit: The Spruce / Kevin Norris The bichon frise is a playful dog with a cheerful personality. It needs haircuts about every four to six weeks as well as regular baths to keep its white coat fresh. The coat should be brushed several times a week, if not daily, to prevent loose, dead hair from forming mats. Breed Overview Group: Non-SportingHeight: 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 inchesWeight: 12 to 18 poundsCoat and Color: Soft, dense coat; colors include white, white and apricot, and white and creamLife Expectancy: 14 to 15 years 04 of 10 Boston Terrier Credit: The Spruce / Kevin Norris The Boston terrier is typically an energetic and friendly dog. Its short and sleek coat tends to shed very little, though more noticeable seasonal sheds occur roughly twice a year. Weekly brushing with a soft-bristle brush or grooming mitt can help to remove loose fur and keep the coat healthy. Breed Overview Group: Non-SportingHeight: 15 to 17 inchesWeight: 12 to 25 poundsCoat and Color: Smooth coat; colors include black and white, seal and white, and moreLife Expectancy: 11 to 13 years Continue to 5 of 10 below 05 of 10 Lhasa Apso Credit: Lesa Blackburn / Getty Images The Lhasa apso is generally playful and loving with its family, though some Lhasas are aloof with strangers. Its coat may be kept long or trimmed short. Long hair must be brushed several times a week and bathed regularly. Short hair should be trimmed regularly and brushed once or twice a week. Breed Overview Group: Non-SportingHeight: 10 to 11 inches (male); slightly smaller (female)Weight: 12 to 18 poundsCoat and Color: Long, flat coat; colors include black, cream, red, and moreLife Expectancy: 12 to 15 years 06 of 10 Maltese Credit: Oliver Byunggyu Woo / Getty Images The Maltese is graceful and playful yet hardy and fearless. Its coat should be brushed daily to prevent tangles, and it should have regular baths with conditioner. Some owners choose to keep the hair trimmed short for easier upkeep. Short coats should still be brushed once or twice a week. Breed Overview Group: ToyHeight: 7 to 9 inchesWeight: Up to 7 poundsCoat and Color: Long, silky, single-layer, white coatLife Expectancy: 12 to 15 years 07 of 10 Poodle Credit: Teppei Kaku / Getty Images All poodle varieties—standard, miniature, and toy—have curly hair that needs regular grooming. If the coat is long, daily brushing is necessary to prevent mats. Poodles with short haircuts should be brushed about once a week. And they should be clipped and bathed about every four to six weeks. Breed Overview Group: Non-Sporting (standard and miniature) or Toy (toy)Height: Standard: Over 15 inches; miniature: 10 to 15 inches; toy: up to 10 inchesWeight: Standard: 60 to 70 pounds (male); 40 to 50 pounds (female); miniature: 10 to 15 pounds; toy: 4 to 6 poundsCoat and Color: Curly, dense, single-layer coat; comes in many colors, including white, black, gray, brown, and apricotLife Expectancy: 10 to 18 years 08 of 10 Shih Tzu Credit: The Spruce / Kevin Norris The Shih Tzu is a perfect lap dog that requires daily brushing and styling. Achieving the desired topknot style may take practice. For shorter haircuts, brushing twice a week suffices. Regular grooming appointments every four to eight weeks help maintain the coat’s desired length. Breed Overview Group: ToyHeight: 9 to 10 1/2 inchesWeight: 9 to 16 poundsCoat and Color: Long double coat; colors include black, blue, gold, liver, silver, and moreLife Expectancy: 10 to 18 years Continue to 9 of 10 below 09 of 10 Wire Fox Terrier Credit: Colin Millum / Getty Images The wire fox terrier is a bold, sociable, and active dog with a low-shedding coat. Some people choose to hand-strip their dogs' coats periodically to remove dead fur, while others prefer to trim the coat with clippers. Either way, the coat should be brushed about once or twice a week. Breed Overview Group: TerrierHeight: 15 1/2 inchesWeight: 18 pounds (male); 15 to 17 pounds (female)Coat and Color: Dense, wiry coat; colors include white and black, white and tan, and moreLife Expectancy: 12 to 15 years 10 of 10 Yorkshire Terrier Credit: Peet Simard / Getty Images The Yorkshire terrier is a fearless little dog. Its low-shedding, silky coat is similar to human hair and needs to be brushed daily to prevent tangles. Yorkies with short-trimmed coats should be brushed about once a week. Plan to visit the groomer every six to eight weeks, depending on the desired coat length. Breed Overview Group: ToyHeight: 7 to 8 inchesWeight: 7 poundsCoat and Color: Silky coat; colors include black and tan, blue and tan, and moreLife Expectancy: 11 to 15 years Breeds to Avoid Many dog breeds, including the Siberian husky, German shepherd, and Saint Bernard, have thick coats that will inevitably shed all over your home. Even the popular Labrador and golden retrievers have dense coats that tend to shed a lot. Brushing several times a week to remove loose fur can help keep their shedding to a minimum. Grooming Tips for Your Dog FAQ Can low-shedding dogs still cause allergies? Yes, a low-shedding dog can still trigger allergies. Many people are allergic to a dog’s dander or saliva, which all dogs spread throughout their environment. How often should I groom a low-shedding dog? Low-shedding dogs often require regular grooming, including daily brushing and periodic haircuts, to maintain their coat and prevent tangles or mats. Explore more: Dogs Dog Breeds