Top Low-Shedding Dog Breeds

Pet Insurance Australia investigates the top low shedding dog breeds in 2019. PLUS: does low shedding mean less maintenance and what about hypoallergenic dog breeds? The answers might surprise you.

“The low shedding dog breeds are very popular amongst pet owners for obvious reasons,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “However, there is a huge misconception that low-shedding dog breeds are easier to maintain in terms of grooming.”

Like with all dog breeds, low-shedders also need a good dose of brushing. Many low shedding dog breeds also contain double coats, so the reason they do not shed as much as other dogs is simple due to the hair being caught in the extra layer of coat. However, this dead hair still needs to be removed via grooming.

“It’s also important to abolish the popular myth about all non-shedding dogs,” Crighton says. “They do shed. All dogs will shed, however some breeds shed a lot less than others.”

PIA also advises all possible pet owners to be careful with hypoallergenic breeds and highly recommends checking with your doctor in terms of pet ownership and allergies.

“It is important to remember when it comes to allergies to check with your doctor exactly what you are allergic to. For many allergic dog and cat lovers, their allergy will include dander (skin), saliva or even urine of the actual pet,” Crighton says. “Therefore, purchasing a pup that is considered ‘low-shedding’ may not stop your allergic response.”

It’s also a good idea to visit your breeder and have as much interaction with your chosen pup as possible, without the help of antihistamines, to see if you have any reactions that will cause a concern and future heartbreak.

Large Low Shedding Dog Breeds

1. Afghan Hound
2. Airedale Terrier
3. Bouvier des Flandres
4. Giant Schnauzer
5. Irish Water Spaniel
6. Komondor
7. Portuguese Water Dog
8. Saluki
9. Standard Poodle
10. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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Medium Low Shedding Dog Breeds

1. Basenji
2. Kerry Blue Terrier
3. Labradoodle
4. Irish Terrier
5. Puli
6. Standard Schnauzer
7. Tibetan Terrier
8. Welsh Terrier
9. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
10. Whippet

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    Medium size, low-shedding dog breeds

Small Low-Shedding Dog Breeds

1. Australian Silky Terrier
2. Bedlington Terrier
3. Bichon Frise
4. Brussels Griffon
5. Chinese Crested.
6. Havanese
7. Italian Greyhound
8. Maltese
9. Shih Tzu
10. Toy Poodle

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small, low shedding dog breeds

Also see:
popular low shedding dog breeds
understanding dog breeds

Nadia Crighton

Nadia Crighton is a renowned and accomplished professional in the fields of Journalism, Public Relations, and Writing, with an extensive career spanning over 25 years, 20 of which have been dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of pets.

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