--- title: "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed-rankings/easiest-to-groom" meta: "og:description": "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Low-maintenance dog breeds: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Low-maintenance dog breeds Easy grooming makes everyday life simpler. These dog breeds generally need less grooming: check coat type, shedding and care costs on the breed profile. 1. 1 [![Whippet](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4120/pexels-photo-6634812.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/whippet) ## [Whippet](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/whippet) An elegant, fast and calm sighthound, very attached to its family. Grooming: 1/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/whippet) [ 71 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-whippet) 2. 2 [![Boston Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5696/pexels-photo-3658120.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/boston-terrier) ## [Boston Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/boston-terrier) A small lively, affectionate and elegant companion, as playful as he is close to his family. Grooming: 1/5Small United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/boston-terrier) [ 43 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-boston-terrier) 3. 3 [![Bull Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4969/close_up_of_a_bull_terrier.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bull-terrier) ## [Bull Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bull-terrier) An athletic and devoted terrier, recognizable by its unique egg-shaped head. Grooming: 1/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bull-terrier) [ 43 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bull-terrier) 4. 4 [![German Shorthaired Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9765/braque-allemand-a-poil-court-86888-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-shorthaired-pointer) ## [German Shorthaired Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-shorthaired-pointer) A noble, hardy and remarkably versatile German pointing dog. Grooming: 1/5Large Germany [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-shorthaired-pointer) [ 27 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-german-shorthaired-pointer) 5. 5 [![Olde English Bulldogge](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10335/olde-english-bulldogge-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/olde-english-bulldogge) ## [Olde English Bulldogge](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/olde-english-bulldogge) Athletic and balanced Bulldog, recreated to breathe and move better than the English Bulldog. Grooming: 1/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/olde-english-bulldogge) [ 9 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-olde-english-bulldogge) 6. 6 [![Entlebucher Mountain Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7529/bouvier-de-l-entlebuch-5.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/entlebucher-mountain-dog) ## [Entlebucher Mountain Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/entlebucher-mountain-dog) A compact, lively, loyal Swiss herding dog, always ready to work. Grooming: 1/5Medium Switzerland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/entlebucher-mountain-dog) [ 8 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-entlebucher-mountain-dog) 7. 7 [![Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8295/braque-hongrois-a-poil-court-4.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-short-haired-pointer) ## [Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-short-haired-pointer) An elegant, lively, affectionate Hungarian pointing dog, and remarkably versatile. Grooming: 1/5Medium Hungary [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hungarian-short-haired-pointer) [ 7 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hungarian-short-haired-pointer) 8. 8 [![Bourbonnais Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5770/braque_du_bourbonnais_113.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer) ## [Bourbonnais Pointer](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer) An elegant French pointing dog, gentle with the family and passionate in the field. Grooming: 1/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer) [ 6 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer) 9. 9 [![Polish Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7629/gonczy-polski-5.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog) ## [Polish Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog) The Polish black and tan scenthound, hardy, vocal and built for the forests of Central Europe. Grooming: 1/5Medium Poland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/polish-hunting-dog) [ 5 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-polish-hunting-dog) 10. 10 [![Petit Bleu de Gascogne](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8712/petit-bleu-de-gascogne-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne) ## [Petit Bleu de Gascogne](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne) A Gascon hound with a blue coat, melodious, hardy and made for hunting with a gun. Grooming: 1/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/petit-bleu-de-gascogne) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-petit-bleu-de-gascogne) 11. 11 [![Prague Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4678/pexels-photo-19433570.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter) ## [Prague Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter) The Pražský Krysařík: tiny, alert and proud, one of the smallest dogs in Europe. Grooming: 1/5Small Czech Republic [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/prague-ratter) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-prague-ratter) 12. 12 [![English Toy Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6070/englishtoyterrier2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-toy-terrier) ## [English Toy Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-toy-terrier) A small elegant English terrier, lively and courageous. Grooming: 1/5Small United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/english-toy-terrier) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-english-toy-terrier) 13. 13 [![Uruguayan Cimarron](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8933/cimarron-uruguayen-8.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/uruguayan-cimarron) ## [Uruguayan Cimarron](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/uruguayan-cimarron) The Uruguayan molosser descended from dogs that became free again: courageous, territorial and athletic. Grooming: 1/5Large Uruguay [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/uruguayan-cimarron) [ 2 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-uruguayan-cimarron) 14. 14 [![Billy](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9665/billy-5390-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/billy) ## [Billy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/billy) A large French scenthound, hardy, elegant and built for wide open spaces. Grooming: 1/5Large France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/billy) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-billy) 15. 15 [![Spanish Alano](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7116/alano-espagnol-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano) ## [Spanish Alano](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano) The former Iberian catch dog: athletic, serious and reserved for experienced owners. Grooming: 1/5Large Spain [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano) 16. 16 [![Andalusian Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9177/pexels-photo-13249098.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) ## [Andalusian Ratter](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) A small lively, athletic and sociable Andalusian terrier, built for action. Grooming: 1/5Small Spain [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/andalusian-ratter) 17. 17 [![Catahoula](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10350/catahoula-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catahoula) ## [Catahoula](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catahoula) Louisiana working dog with a striking gaze, energetic and independent. Grooming: 1/5Large United States (Louisiana) [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/catahoula) 18. 18 ## [Danish-Swedish Farmdog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/danish-swedish-farmdog) Small Scandinavian farm dog, lively, versatile and excellent family companion. Grooming: 1/5Small Denmark and Sweden [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/danish-swedish-farmdog) 19. 19 [![German Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9051/brachet-allemand-7.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound) ## [German Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound) Robust and enduring German scenthound, it combines a passion for hunting, loyalty and gentleness with the family. Grooming: 1/5Medium Germany [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound) 20. 20 [![Maremma Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10369/segugio-maremmano-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) ## [Maremma Hound](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) Tuscan hound, rustic and tenacious, specialist in wild boar hunting. Grooming: 1/5Medium Italy (Maremma, Tuscany) [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/maremma-hound) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. 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