What dog sheds hair the least?

Answer 1

All dogs shed hair. The dogs that shed the absolute least are the "hairless" Dog Breeds such as: Mexican, Peruvian, and Chinese Crested Hairless Dogs. (They do actually have some hair, but not much.)

Different pure breeds of dogs have characteristics that can lessen the shedding problem. There are lists of these breeds; a link to one list is in the related links section below, and some of those characteristics are described briefly here.

Wire haired (rough coated) dogs' coats and other dogs with "double" coats trap the shedding hair from the bottom fine hair layer in the upper wirey hair layer. Then, with regular brushing, it can be more "contained" and brushed out rather than having it falling out everywhere around the house at random. Some of these "low shedding" dogs are the terriers (like the Wire Haired Fox Terriers, Airedale Terriers, Irish Terriers, etc.), Genetically, some breeds just lose less hair than others, Poodles are a very low shedding breed, and many short haired breeds (like Smooth Coated Fox Terriers, beagles, etc.) shed less or less often. Some breeds are constant "shedders" and some shed only seasonally.

Similarly, long haired dogs' coats add to the abundance of hair around the house. Long haired dogs do not necessarily lose more hair than short haired breeds, but it will seem like so much more, because it easily clings to itself and more easily piles up in visible areas of the house covering clothing and furniture in the process. Some examples of these dogs with long hair are: Borzoi (Russian Wolf Hounds), Collies, and Cocker Spaniels.

How much a dog sheds can depend on other factors besides breed, as well. Examples of this are: nutrition, regularity and frequency of proper grooming, and the size of the dog. People with Allergies to dogs often do better with small dogs, just due to the smaller amount of skin and dandruff they have than big dogs.

"Hypoallergenic" breeds and "Low Shedding" breeds are not necessarily the same. Most people allergic to dogs are allergic to their dander (shed skin cells/dandruff) and not the hair. Because the hair will contain dander, there is a relationship, but they really are slightly different issues. Sometimes it is the saliva or urine of the dog and not the dander that has the protein that is triggering the allergy. Different dogs of the same breed can produce different allergic reactions in one person. The best plan for finding a dog that can live with someone with allergies is to test with the actual dogs and see how the person's allergies react.

For a list of the lightly-shedding breeds, and low-dander breeds, see the "related links" section below for links.

Answer 2

Some of the low shedding dogs that don't need professional grooming:

Basenji, Affenpinscher, Chinese Crested, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Havanese, Maltese, PBGV (Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen), Yorkshire Terrier, soft coated Wheaten Terrier, smooth coated Fox Terrier, Boxer, Tibetan Terrier, Silky Terrier, Hairless Chihuahua.

Low shedding dogs that may need professional grooming:

Airedale Terrier, Poodle, Schnauzer, Cockapoo (cross, Cocker Spaniel and Poodle) There are many more, but that will give you an idea.

If allergies are the problem, note that it isn't the fur of the dog, but the dander (dandruff-like) from the skin of the dog on the hair, as well as urine and saliva that cause allergies in people.

Answer 3

there is no such thing as a dog that does not shed at all...here are some hypoallergenic (people who are allergic to dogs arent allergic to hypoallergenic dogs...they have hair with less dander than dogs with fur) dogs that dont shed as much: Affenpinscher Airedale Terrier American Hairless Terrier Australian Terrier Basenji Bedlington Terrier Bergamasco Bichon Frise Bichon/Yorkie Bolognese Border Terrier Bouvier des Flanders Brussels Griffon Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Chacy Ranior Chi-Poo Chinese Crested (hairless) Cockapoo Coton De Tulear Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doodleman Pinscher Giant Schnauzer Glen of Imaal Terrier Hairless Khala Havanese Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Labradoodle Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) Maltese Malti-Poo Manchester Terrier Mi-Ki Miniature Poodle Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Peruvian Inca Orchid Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Polish Owczarek Nizinny Poos Portuguese Water Dog Puli Schnoodle Scottish Terrier (Scottie) Sealyham Terrier Shepadoodle Shichon Shih-Tzu Silky Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Spanish Water Dog Standard Poodle Standard Schnauzer Tibetan Terrier Toy Poodle Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wirehaired Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle Yorkshire Terrier hope that helped!!!! :)

Answer 4

I have heard that labs and German shepherds are the worst shedders. (I have one of each, so I can definitely agree!!) Golden retrievers are also prone to shedding.

Answer 5

I would say the chinse creset dog. It has no fur

Answer 6

All dogs shed, but some shed less than others. Usually the long haired dogs shed the least and terriers the worst. I guess the least shedding dog would have to be one of the bald breeds.

Answer 7

bichon frise dogs dont shed at all and are a small lap dog i have 2 of my own and they are the best they are loveing and loyal!it sounds crazy but its true they dont shed at all!!!!

Answer 8

One of the hairless breeds will shed the least.

Peruvian Hairless

Mexican Hairless

Chinese Crested Hairless