Top 20

dogs breeds that shed less

Less hair day to day makes life easier, especially indoors. These dogs breeds generally shed less: confirm coat and hypoallergenic traits on the breed profile.

  1. 1Affenpinscher

    Affenpinscher

    A small compact dog, lively and courageous with an inimitable monkey-like expression.

    Shedding: 1/5Small Germany

  2. 2Old Danish Pointer

    Old Danish Pointer

    A balanced Danish pointing dog, close to its owner and built for action.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Denmark

  3. 3Anglo-French Small Game Hound

    Anglo-French Small Game Hound

    A robust, swift and tireless French scenthound, built for pack hunting.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium France

  4. 4Basenji

    Basenji

    A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.

    Shedding: 1/5Small Congo

  5. 5Bedlington Terrier

    Bedlington Terrier

    An elegant terrier with a lamb-like appearance, lively, courageous and deeply attached to its family.

    Shedding: 1/5Small United Kingdom

  6. 6Briard

    Briard

    A large French herding dog, loyal, protective and recognizable by its long rustic coat.

    Shedding: 1/5Large France

  7. 7Portuguese Sheepdog

    Portuguese Sheepdog

    A rustic, intelligent and tireless Portuguese Shepherd, built for work and wide open spaces.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Portugal

  8. 8Bolognese

    Bolognese

    A small Italian companion, gentle, faithful and elegant, dressed in an abundant white coat.

    Shedding: 1/5Small Italy

  9. 9Biewer Yorkshire

    Biewer Yorkshire

    A small tricolour companion, lively and affectionate, with a long coat that requires attentive care.

    Shedding: 1/5Small Germany

  10. 10Billy

    Billy

    A large French scenthound, hardy, elegant and built for wide open spaces.

    Shedding: 1/5Large France

  11. 11German Hound

    German Hound

    Robust and enduring German scenthound, it combines a passion for hunting, loyalty and gentleness with the family.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Germany

  12. 12Styrian Coarse-haired Hound

    Styrian Coarse-haired Hound

    A rustic, hardy Austrian scenthound built for mountain hunting.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Austria

  13. 13Bourbonnais Pointer

    Bourbonnais Pointer

    An elegant French pointing dog, gentle with the family and passionate in the field.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium France

  14. 14Continental Bulldog

    Continental Bulldog

    A calm, athletic Swiss bulldog that is more functional than its ancestors.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Switzerland

  15. 15Bullmastiff

    Bullmastiff

    A powerful, harmonious, reliable and protective molosser, with a calm temperament within the family.

    Shedding: 1/5Giant Great Britain

  16. 16Poodle

    Poodle

    A brilliant, elegant and versatile dog, from toy to large size.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium France

  17. 17Cavapoo

    Cavapoo

    Small companion dog, cheerful, sociable and very attached to its family.

    Shedding: 1/5Small Australia

  18. 18Portuguese Pointer

    Portuguese Pointer

    A gentle, hardy and versatile Portuguese pointing dog, very attached to its owner.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Portugal

  19. 19Chinese Crested Dog

    Chinese Crested Dog

    A small graceful dog, affectionate and very attached to its owner.

    Shedding: 1/5Small China

  20. 20Hamiltonstövare

    Hamiltonstövare

    A balanced Swedish scenthound, hardy and determined when hunting.

    Shedding: 1/5Medium Sweden

This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each dog breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.