Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

Among the many dog breeds that exist around the world, some stand out for a very particular trait: dogs that don't lose their coat or shed seasonally. These non-shedding breeds are in high demand among people with allergies, or simply those who want a tidier home.

Large-Breed Dogs That Don't Shed

Keep in mind that large-breed dogs carry a huge amount of coat, so even though they don't shed naturally or seasonally the way other dogs do, you can still occasionally find a few stray hairs — whether from brushing or from rubbing against other objects.

These are the best-known large-breed dogs for not shedding:

• Greyhound
• Doberman
• Bullmastiff
• Komondor
• Spanish Water Dog
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Puli
• Old English Sheepdog
• Bearded Collie
• Standard Poodle

Small-Breed Dogs That Don't Shed

Smaller dogs have also developed this trait genetically in some breeds, and it's even more noticeable than in large breeds, given how little coat they carry in proportion to their size.

These are the most common small-breed dogs that don't shed:

• Maltese
• Bichon Frise
• Toy Poodle
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Shih Tzu
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Lhasa Apso
• Dachshund
• West Highland White Terrier

Like any living creature, it's completely normal to find the occasional stray hair, but unlike other breeds, these are practically unnoticeable. Let's not forget that we humans shed hair (and dead skin) too, so it's worth being a bit tolerant on this point.