At a glance: small to large size, lots of exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Luna, Coco, Teddy
Lower-shedding dog breeds
No breed is allergy-free. These 9 breeds have coats we rate as shedding less than most: long hair, curls or a wiry coat. Poodle, Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier lead the list. Most need regular brushing or trims.
What we looked at
- Coat: long hair, curly or wiry
- Shedding rated lower, from the coat
The breeds, in the order the quiz ranks them
At a glance: small size, lighter exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Bella, Coco, Teddy
At a glance: small size, a good daily walk, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Bella, Max, Coco
At a glance: small size, lighter exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Bella, Coco, Max
At a glance: small size, lighter exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Teddy, Luna, Bella
At a glance: small size, lighter exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Teddy, Bella, Charlie
At a glance: small size, a good daily walk, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Worth knowing: its descriptions mention barking
Most common names: Luna, Max, Pepper
At a glance: small size, a good daily walk, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Worth knowing: its descriptions mention barking
Most common names: Luna, Oliver, Bailey
At a glance: lighter exercise, regular grooming, sheds less than most
Most common names: Delilah, Georgie, Buddy
Side by side
| Breed | Size | Coat | Grooming | Shedding | Exercise | Voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poodle | Small to large | Curly | Regular | Lower | Lots of exercise | - |
| Shih Tzu | Small | Long hair | Regular | Lower | Lighter exercise | - |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Small | Long hair | Regular | Lower | A good daily walk | - |
| Maltese | Small | Long hair | Regular | Lower | Lighter exercise | - |
| Havanese | Small | Long hair | Regular | Lower | Lighter exercise | - |
| Bichon Frise | Small | Curly | Regular | Lower | Lighter exercise | - |
| Miniature Schnauzer | Small | Wiry | Regular | Lower | A good daily walk | Its descriptions mention barking |
| West Highland White Terrier | Small | Wiry | Regular | Lower | A good daily walk | Its descriptions mention barking |
| Lhasa Apso | - | Long hair | Regular | Lower | Lighter exercise | - |
General information to help you narrow your choices. Every animal is an individual; meet them first. Check your lease and local rules.
Breed facts: Wikidata and each breed's Wikipedia article, read 2026-10-04. The ratings are ours, from those facts; how we match is on the breed fit quiz.
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