What is a good breed of small/med house dog that doesn't shed?

Answer 1

If you have time for them, no small children around and patience, Yorkie's.

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Answer 2

ALL dogs with hair shed. If you want a non-shedding dog, it must be hairless.

There are certain breeds that shed less than others. The average dog has two layers of fur, an outer coarser one, and an inner fluff. Other dogs have only one layer, the coarser hair. Both layers shed equally, but on a double coated dog, twice as much.
Here's a good list of single-coated dogs
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedders.htm

Answer 3

i am a breeder and vet asst. one great pet is a Lhasa Apso they do not shed or bite or bark a lot. they are very laid back quite loving pets. There easy to train and easy to care for. They have very few sickness and great with kids or the elderly or the sick. very loving and calm dogs. They are small dogs. I raise lhasa and border collies. Both are wonderful breeds.

Answer 4

well every dog sheds to some degree. i had a boxer and he shed like there was no 2morrow. also depends on how much your going to excercise them. if your goin to excercise go for a staffy. but these dogs do need a walk a day and a run on the week ends. you could probably go for pug they are good and small enough that you dont really have to walk them. but you also need to mention what temprament you want like an enegetic dog that follows you everywhere like a boxer or a laided back dog st bernard?

Answer 5

I have one.....a MALTESE! Doesn't shed at all, but does require much grooming! Loves all people, kids, and other dogs. Even gets along great with our cat. This dog has the absolute best temperament of any one I've ever owned.

Answer 6

Poodle (don't laugh!). They are intelligent, trainable, and the curly hair doesn't shed off - it comes off with brushing. And they housebreak much more quickly than a Bichon. Chihuahuas are good small dogs too, but they shed like any other dog (I have 2 Chi's and wouldn't trade them for the world, but would be happy if they gave up shedding for me!).

Answer 7

Maltese don't shed, and are hypo allergenic for those with allergies. Also have a great personality!

Oh and poodles don't shed either.

I used to breed Maltese, had them in the house. 5 of them, not counting the puppies, and you'd have found more of my hair than theirs!

Answer 8

The one I "HIGHLY" recommend to those who ask, a shihtzu! They are loyal & smart beyond belief and even cuter than that. They do NOT shed NOR do they produce doggy dander to irratate allergies. I have several - and I would not take the world and all it holds for even one of them.
They are LOVABLES that can be very "human" in their reaction(s) to what they like and dislike as well. You will never find a more loyal companion.

Answer 9

i like Shih Tzus x toy poodle as they are so cute and very smart dogs.

alot of small dogs have a stubborn streak and listen to you only when they want to. lhasa apsos are quite stubborn but very loyal.

none of these breeds shed

Answer 10

Shih Tzus. They don't shed, are quiet, intelligent, have a good temperament, and have an enormous amount of personality. They are great apartment dogs.

Answer 11

Anything with Poodle in it won't shed.
Anything with Spaniel in it won't shed
Dachshund
Bedlington Terrier
Silky or Aussie or Border Terriers
Lhasa Apso
Shih Tzu
Italian greyhound

Depends on how much yard u have and how much exercise you want to do.

http://www.petnet.com.au/selectadog.asp

The above website is great - you put in the details of your household and situation eg how much you want to spend on feeding time for grooming/exercise and it will give you some ideas of breeds