Whats a good small dog that doesn't shed?

Question

I live in a 4 floor house and I was wondering what kind of small dog that doesn't shed is good for this kind of house?

Answer 1

Below are links to dog breed selectors. You answer some questions about your lifestyle and it tells you what breed of dog will do the best with you. Try them all because they may give slightly different breeds and ask slightly different questions.

http://selectsmart.com/DOG/
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
http://www.showdog.com/Breeds/breedselector.aspx http://www.purinaone.com/dogcare_breed_selector.asp

Answer 2

Depends on more than where you live & whether it sheds or not.
Do you have time for a dog? Can you afford vet bills? Do you have kids? Will anyone elses kids be around? Chihuahuas are great little dogs & are fine in an apt., my Mom has 2. But chis are not good with kids. I've heard that Bichons don't shed & stay small. However, according to several vets & some breeders, (read the article at the Dr.'s office) "there are NO dogs that don't shed at all and there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog"

Answer 3

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Answer 4

There is NO breed of dog that does not shed and which will not produce fur on furniture or the floor. Some like a West Highland will shed less but there will be hair on clothes, couches etc. It does not sound as though your mother is enthusiastic about having a dog live in the house right now, so that would really make it difficult to have a relaxed family situation for a new dog to come into. Maybe if you have a fenced area an outside dog would be a better choice?

Answer 5

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Whats a good small dog that doesn't shed?
I live in a 4 floor house and I was wondering what kind of small dog that doesn't shed is good for this kind of house?

Answer 6

There are hypoallergenic dog breeds that have hair like us (and not fur like other dogs) and they do not shed - those are great for people who claim to be allergic to dogs (which can also be desensitized) - here are a few:

1. Bichon Frise (small)
2. Portugese Waterdog (medium size)
3. Poodle (small to big)

However, the best small dog is a Pug - while they do shed a little, they are awesome personalities

Good Luck!

Answer 7

Miniature Poodle
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Cockapoo

Anna

Answer 8

all dogs shed as far as i know. but there is a mix now that is being introduced called a labrodoodle...poodle and labrador. They are good for people with allegies (they don't shed as much and have low dander) I think they are medium in size

Answer 9

Spitz's

Answer 10

non-shedding dogs require freqent trips to the groomer and daily brushing so are high maintanance that way - some small non-shedding breeds are:
Shih Tzu (less active)
Toy Poodle (mid range)
Yorkshire Terrier (active)
Bichon Frise (mid range)
Lhasa Apso (nutty - nicknamed elastic arseholes)

some people gave you wrong information
Chihuahua and Jack Russel Terriers - DO SHED!!!

Answer 11

Poodles, bichon frises. Some terriers don't shed much, but only the wire-haired versions.