Which breeds of dogs dont shed a lot?

Question

Im thinking of getting a dog but my mom's alergic so I need to get a dog that doesnt shed a lot.

Answer 1

AKC Breeds and Varieties Allow Allergy Sufferers to Consider Dog Ownership
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[Wednesday, August 17, 2005]
-- Plus, Hairless Breeds: Nothing To Sneeze At --

While no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic, there are many breeds which the American Kennel Club (AKC®) suggests people with allergies consider. Most of these breeds have non-shedding coats, which produce less dander. It's the dander not the hair which causes most pet allergies.

For those who can't do without the joy of a canine companion but want to keep their allergies at bay, the AKC suggests they consider the following breeds:
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles (Toy, Miniature or Standard)
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard or Giant)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
"These breeds may be just what the doctor ordered for people with allergies," says Lisa Peterson, spokesperson for the American Kennel Club. "There are a variety of sizes, energy levels and temperaments, yet all are well-established in their coat type. Dogs that are AKC registered have pedigrees reaching back often hundreds of years and so the characteristics that make them better companions for allergy suffers are fixed through decades of breeding for consistent type."

Many of these breeds have shown a rise in popularity over the last decade. The Chinese Crested moved from 73 (out of the 153 AKC breeds) to 57 while the Portuguese Water Dog jumped from 86 to 69. Poodles have remained in the top 10, the Miniature Schnauzer and Maltese in the top 25, and the Bichon Frise in the top 30.

"For those who really want to avoid a shedding pet, there are even hairless dogs like the AKC-registered Chinese Crested or the rare Xoloitzcuintli, which listed in AKC's Foundation Stock Service as a step towards full registration," says Peterson. "Dander is usually what triggers an allergic reaction to a dog, not the hair. It is important to know that while no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic -- even the hairless ones – there are options for allergy sufferers to consider."

"Both hairless breeds are great for those with allergies or asthma," says Amy Fernandez, a long-time breeder and President of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America. "The Chinese Crested is a social butterfly and wants to be around others which make them great with kids, while the loyal Xolo with his guardian instincts is the ideal one-person dog. Just because both breeds are hairless, their temperaments are not interchangeable."

Before you buy any dog, research the breed to make sure its needs fit your lifestyle. Fernandez recommends that you visit an owner with one dog of the breed you are interested in for several hours to test your sensitivity before you make the commitment of bringing a dog home. For more information on hypoallergenic breeds visit the AKC website.

Answer 2

Poodles don't shed except during their coat change- and then it just matts up and you have to brush them to get the mats out or take the dog to a groomer for a shave. As a groomer myself, I can tell you - cocker spaniels shed like crazy- any of the poodle mixes- so-called "labradoodles" all shed- don't believe the made-up hype about them. They are terrible shedders and really not great dogs. You mix an extremely intelligent dog (poodle) with any other breed and you are only dumbing down the poodle. If your mom is allergic- poodles, bichons, maltese are your best bets.

Answer 3

Generally, it´s not the FUR itself that causes allergies, it´s dog dandruff. They all have it, even the hairless ones. So, careful. Of course, dog breeds with lots of long fur have a tendency to get dust on their coats. So if your mom´s also allergic to dust, this could create a even bigger problem. Go to an allergy specialist (your mom, that is) and have her tested for dog allergies. It´s a good idea for everyone in the house to do this if you have never had a dog before. Just remember - it´s not about the fur.
The poodle is (I think) one of the breeds that sheds the least.

Answer 4

Hair-less Dog Breeds

* Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless)
* American Hairless Terrier
* Chinese Crested (Hairless)
* Peruvian Inca Orchid

Some of Single-Coated Dog Breeds

* Chinese Crested (Powder Puff)
* Poodles (all sizes)
* Schnauzers (all sizes)
* Portuguese Water Dog
* Bichon Frise
* Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
* Coton de Tulear
* Kerry Blue Terrier
* West Highland White Terrier
* Bedlington Terrier
There are two coat types that produce a lesser amount of allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat, and hairless dogs. However even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to to affect a highly allergic person.

Answer 5

I raise yorkies. They have hair much like a human and shed about as much as we do. Also like other have said a poodle mix. I also have a yorkiepoo and she doesn't shed at all.
Maintaining a good balanced diet and good brushings also help with any breed no matter what kinda of dog you have.

Answer 6

Mostly terriers are nonshedding. They have a wire haired coat and they do not shed nearly as much as other dogs, They will still lose hair but not nearly as bad.

Answer 7

Any type of dog in which their hair has to be groomed...a cocker spaniel, poodle,things of that nature but I have to mention I don't believe it's the hair she is allergic to because then she'd be allergic to herself. It's the dander(scent) she's allergic to and that can be maintained by the animal spending more time outside and bathing regularily

Answer 8

Poodles

Answer 9

all species of poodles do not shed and now they have these cool labradoodle things which dont shed either and theya re a mix between a poodle and a labrador retrevier.

Answer 10

i own a toy poodle---he doesn't shed, but does need his hair cut about every 8 weeks. a groomer will charge $20-$30. or you can buy clippers and learn to trim it yourself.