I'm thinking about buying a dog and I want a dog that is non-shedding or barely sheds at all. Are there any long-haired dog breeds that don't shed? And what about large dog breeds?
2007-01-09 14:00:25 · 14 answers · asked by lveshckspanky 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First there is no such thing as a non-shedding breed but there are breeds that shed less noticeably.
These include
Most wire haired breeds (such as Border terriers, schnauzers, etc)
Most Curly Coated Breeds (Poodle, Portuguese Water Dogs, etc)
These breeds all require some type of grooming. Whether it is stripping the coat or shaping it.
As far as large breeds go there is the Giant Schnauzer and the Standard Poodle, as well as a couple others.
Breeds without hair will still have Dander.
2007-01-09 14:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by excelsiortfts 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
from http://www.theDivaDog.com Good luck!
1/3/07
Best Dog Breeds for Allergy Sufferers
According to dogbreedinfo.com, the following dogs are generally recommended for allergy sufferers because they have single coat of fur that produces less dander than the double coat of fur.
American Hairless Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frise
Bichon/Yorkie
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Cockapoo
Coton De Tulear
Doodleman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
Maltese
Malti-Poo
Miniature Littlefield Sheepdog
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Poos
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli (Pulik)
Schnoodle
Shepadoodle
Shichon
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Yorkshire Terrier
2007-01-09 22:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by CateN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Portuguese Water Dogs, Poodles (all sizes), basically any rough coated dogs will be a low shedding dog. What you want to look for are LOW DANDER dogs, and that may give you the best results on any search engine. If your concern is an allergy, its the dander that most are allergic to, so you may want to look into that. If you're worried about dog hair getting everywhere... don't get a dog. :) Get a fish.
2007-01-09 22:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Heather L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs shed. Some more than others. When looking for your dog dont fall for supposedly non shedders like Labradoodles (Laborador Poodle). Some shed as much as labs, and some dont shed as much, and there is no way you can tell if it sheds alot untill it's an adult. In order to decrease loose shed, brush your puppy, taking off loose hairs will help keep those under control.
2007-01-09 22:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most long haired dogs will shed.
If you want a large dog that won't shed much, think Boxers, Dogue De Bordeaux (Hooch), and Dobermans.
Any other questions?
2007-01-09 22:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by Avon Lady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shih-Tzus are small dogs that grow very long hair, and don't shed. They're great little dogs. But you have to brush them a lot to groom them.
2007-01-09 22:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Amy N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well all sizes of Poodles do not shed. Standard poodless are large and there are also minature and toy sizes. Mexican Hairless don't shed becausr they are hairless.
somebody go get Checto!
2007-01-09 22:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mini Schnauzers don't shed.
2007-01-10 00:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
90% of your short haired breeds don't shed that much. 100% long haired dogs shed alot.
2007-01-09 22:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anything that are poodles are for sure. Anything ending with -oodle is mixed with a poodle. I'm sorry I can't list dog breeds but that would be a big clue!
:-) Vanessa!
2007-01-09 22:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋