Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

Before we proceed any further, it is important to know that there are no such 'non shedding dogs'. All dog breeds shed sometime or the other, however, there are plenty of them which shed very less; which might not even affect you. Dogs that don't shed fur or shed far less than average pets do, are also referred to as hypoallergenic dogs and are more preferable for allergy sufferers. But it is important to take note of the fact that most allergies are not caused by the shed hair, but by flaky dead skin (dander) which falls off the dogs. Dogs have to shed and in fact, shedding is a part of their lives. Shedding takes place in order to get rid of dead hair, which is replaced by new hair. The only difference is that some dogs shed all the year round and for some, it's a seasonal event that takes place once or twice in a year. Here are some dog breeds that don't shed and are not copious allergen producers.

List of Non Shedding Dogs

• Airedale Terrier
• Affenpinscher American Hairless Terrier
• American Water Spaniel
• Australian Silky Terrier
• Australian Terrier
• Bedlington Terrier
• Basenji
• Border Terrier
• Brussels Griffon
• Belgian Shepherd Laekenois
• Bergamasco
• Bichon Frise
• Bichon/Yorkie
• Black Russian Terrier
• Bolognese
• Bouvier des Flanders
• Cavoodle Cesky Terrier
• Chinese Crested
• Cairn Terrier
• Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mix
• Chacy Ranior
• Coton de Tulear
• Chi-Poo
• Cockapoo
• Chinese Shar-Pei
• Coton De Tulear
• Deerhound
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier
• Doodleman Pinscher
• Toy Fox Terrier Dogs
• Dachshund (moderate shedders)
• Giant Schnauzer
• Goldendoodle
• Glen of Imaal Terrier
• Greyhound dogs (Hungarian)
• Greyhound (Italian)
• Greyhound (Polish )
• Havanese dogs
• Hungarian Kuvasz
• Hairless Khala
• Hungarian Puli
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Italian Greyhound
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• Komondor
• Maltese
• Malti-Poo
• Manchester Terrier
• Mexican Hairless (Miniature)
• Miniature Poodle
• Mexican Hairless (Toy)
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Morkie
• Norfolk Terrier
• Norwich Terrier
• Puli
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog
• Papillon
• Polish Owczarek Nizinny
• Peruvian Hairless
• Peruvian Inca Orchid(medium and small)
• Poodle hybrid
• Poos
• Poodle
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Pomeranian
• Puli
• Pumi
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
• Schnoodle
• Scottish Terrier (Scottie)
• Sealyham Terrier
• Shichon
• Shih-Tzu
• Silky Terrier
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
• Schnoodle
• Spanish Water Dog
• Shepadoodle
• Tibetan Terrier
• Toy Poodle
• West Highland White Terrier
• Whippet
• Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
• Wirehaired Fox Terrier
• Welsh Terrier
• Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)
• Yorkiepoo
• Yorkshire Terrier

The above list names some of the most popular dogs that don't shed hair or shed lesser than others. An important thing to remember is that non shedding dog breeds are high on maintenance when it comes to their grooming needs. Here are some tips that owners of average dogs and dogs that do not shed, can follow, in order to keep shedding as low as possible.

Brushing the dog's hair with a slicker brush helps remove loose fur that may otherwise collect and tangle up in mats. Apart from a slicker brush, a shedding comb is also preferable. Ensure that this is done on a weekly basis.

Bathing is also an important aspect of dog care. A good bath twice in a month promotes good air circulation to the scalp and helps in removing more dead hair from the coat. You can also use a vacuum hose to remove loose fur from the coat. Take care that the hose is kept at a safe distance from the dog's body.

Certain kinds of diseases affect the dogs' skin and coat and shedding is one of the possible symptoms. So regardless of the breed you own; for dog breeds that do not shed or heavy shedding dogs, it is a must for regular checkups. Feeding appropriate food (containing good digestible protein sources) to your pets also helps in reducing excess shedding.

For dog breeds that don't shed, their owners need not worry so much as they shed from little to no hair. For dogs that do shed, there are various shed control products available in the market that can minimize the shedding. However, in any case, for regular dogs and dogs that don't shed, proper dog grooming and taking care of the animals' diet can significantly reduce the amount of shed hair and also keep them in good shape.