50+ Dog Breeds that Don’t Shed (cute, that much)

February 27, 2025 by Nikita Rout

Fond of doggos but not a huge fan of the fur?

Don’t fret.

We bring to you a well researched list of 50+ dog breed that don’t shed much.

These breeds of canids are absolutely the right match for you!

From puny pooches to behemoth yet docile babies, these strains do not shed!🐶✨

All you allergy worries are now taken care of.

1. Tiny & Toy Breeds 🏡🐾

Small in size but big on personality, these adorable pups hardly shed!

Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy Poodle
Chinese Crested
Italian Greyhound
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Schnauzer
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Shih Tzu
Coton de Tulear
Affenpinscher
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier

Basenji
Border Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Japanese Chin
Russian Toy Terrier
Prague Ratter
Bolognese
Griffon Bruxellois
Chihuahua (long-haired)
Pomeranian (with proper grooming)
Miniature Pinscher
Norwich Terrier

2. Small & Compact Breeds 🏠🐶

Perfect for apartments or small homes, these pups stay clean and shed very little!

Miniature Poodle
French Bulldog
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Chihuahua (short-haired)
Norfolk Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Rat Terrier
West Highland White Terrier

Tibetan Spaniel
Schipperke
Corgipoo
Maltipoo
Cavapoo
Cockapoo
Yorkipoo
Shorkie
Pomapoo
Chorkie
Italian Greyhound
Chinese Imperial Dog
Toy Fox Terrier
Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)
Swedish Vallhund
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Lancashire Heeler
Australian Terrier

3. Medium-Sized Breeds 🏡🐕

A great balance of size and low maintenance, these breeds are easy to love!

Standard Schnauzer
Portuguese Water Dog
Irish Terrier
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Kerry Blue Terrier
Peruvian Inca Orchid (Hairless)
Bedlington Terrier
Barbet
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Puli
Spanish Water Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Finnish Spitz
Löwchen
Kyi-Leo

Pumi
Cockerpoo
Schnoodle
Tibetan Terrier
Australian Labradoodle
Dutch Smoushond
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli – Medium)
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Bearded Collie (with regular grooming)
Curly-Coated Retriever
Croatian Sheepdog
Russian Spaniel

4. Large Breeds 🏡🐾

Big, beautiful, and barely shedding—these dogs bring the best of both worlds!

Standard Poodle
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Briard
Giant Schnauzer
Bouvier des Flandres
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Black Russian Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Komondor
Curly-Coated Retriever
Goldendoodle
Labradoodle

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Otterhound
Belgian Laekenois
Cão de Água Português (Portuguese Water Dog – Large)
German Wirehaired Pointer
Slovakian Rough-Haired Pointer
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Barbet
Wetterhoun
Spanish Mastiff
Hungarian Pumi
Pyrenean Sheepdog
Dutch Shepherd
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Russian Black Terrier
Drentsche Patrijshond

5. Giant Breeds 🏡🐶

Massive yet manageable, these gentle giants barely shed!

Irish Wolfhound (minimal shedding)
Komondor
Poodle (Giant)
Borzoi
Afghan Hound
Leonberger
Bergamasco
Giant Schnoodle
Anatolian Shepherd
Tibetan Mastiff
Pyrenean Mastiff
Black Russian Terrier
Spanish Mastiff
Estrela Mountain Dog
South Russian Ovcharka
Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Dogo Argentino
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Fila Brasileiro
Kangal Dog
Maremma Sheepdog
Tatra Shepherd Dog
Slovak Cuvac
Newfoundland (with regular grooming)
St. Berdoodle
Irish Wolfadoodle

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Is fear of the allergy season scaring you from bringing a furry baby home?

Your search and your fear ends here.

Hope you find the breed you’re looking for.

Happy searching!!

Nikita Rout is a passionate content writer at HowItSee.com, where she explores the wonders of animals, nature, and the curious questions that spark our imagination. With a love for research and a knack for simplifying complex topics, she brings clarity and creativity to every article she writes. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her reading about animal behavior or coming up with unique pet name ideas.