Top 20
Dog breeds that shed less
Less shedding makes everyday life easier, especially indoors. These dog breeds generally shed less: check coat type and hypoallergenic traits on the breed profile.
- 1
Yorkshire Terrier
Small, lively and elegant terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier charms with its big personality in a miniature format.
Shedding: 1/5Small United Kingdom
- 2
Shih Tzu
Small affectionate, intelligent companion dog, very attached to its family.
Shedding: 1/5Small Tibet
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- 4
Continental Bulldog
A calm, athletic Swiss bulldog that is more functional than its ancestors.
Shedding: 1/5Medium Switzerland
- 5
Schnauzer
A bearded, vigilant and athletic dog, as endearing as it is well-balanced.
Shedding: 1/5Medium Germany
- 6
Coton de Tulear
A small cheerful, affectionate and intelligent companion with a white coat as soft as cotton.
Shedding: 1/5Small Madagascar
- 7
Scottish Terrier
A small proud, lively and independent terrier, made for companionship as well as for alerting.
Shedding: 1/5Small United Kingdom
- 8
Briard
A large French herding dog, loyal, protective and recognizable by its long rustic coat.
Shedding: 1/5Large France
- 9
Lagotto Romagnolo
The water dog of Emilia-Romagna, cheerful, intelligent and champion of truffle hunting.
Shedding: 1/5Medium Italy
- 10
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
A rustic, affectionate and tireless pointing dog, made for the outdoors.
Shedding: 1/5Medium France
- 11
Biewer Yorkshire
A small tricolour companion, lively and affectionate, with a long coat that requires attentive care.
Shedding: 1/5Small Germany
- 12
Bullmastiff
A powerful, harmonious, reliable and protective molosser, with a calm temperament within the family.
Shedding: 1/5Giant Great Britain
- 13
Chinese Crested Dog
A small graceful dog, affectionate and very attached to its owner.
Shedding: 1/5Small China
- 14
Bourbonnais Pointer
An elegant French pointing dog, gentle with the family and passionate in the field.
Shedding: 1/5Medium France
- 15
Peruvian Inca Orchid
An elegant, affectionate and alert dog, remarkable for its hairless variety.
Shedding: 1/5Medium Peru
- 16
American Hairless Terrier
American Hairless Terrier, lively, playful and very close to its family.
Shedding: 1/5Small United States (Louisiana)
- 17
Basenji
A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.
Shedding: 1/5Small Congo
- 18
Bedlington Terrier
An elegant terrier with a lamb-like appearance, lively, courageous and deeply attached to its family.
Shedding: 1/5Small United Kingdom
- 19
Belgian Griffon
Small lively and affectionate Belgian dog, very attached to its owner and comfortable in an apartment.
Shedding: 1/5Small Belgium
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English Toy Terrier
A small elegant English terrier, lively and courageous.
Shedding: 1/5Small United Kingdom
This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.
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