Not exact matches
Too many
dogs end up in rescue shelters on the back of misguided purchases
from those who have bought in to the myth that low
shedding or so - called hypoallergenic
dog breeds are zero maintenance.
Let us look into top ten
breeds of
dogs that do not
shed their hairs saving lot many
from allergies.
One of the larger non
shedding dogs, this
breed is one of the most popular pups for those suffering
from allergies.
To
shed light on the possible tradeoffs of large size, researchers analyzed ages at death in 74
breeds, using data
from more than 56,000
dogs that visited veterinary teaching hospitals.
Over forty
breeds exist that have been classified as non
shedding dogs —
from small to large and lazy to energetic.
We have included a pro and con list for each
breed as well so you can have a quick reference as you learn more about the many minimal
shedding dogs to choose
from.
Name: Marri Age: 4 years Gender: Female
Breed: Yorkie mix, does
shed Weight: 12 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes, small
dogs with slow introductions Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: Older considerate children only House Trained: Yes Crate Trained: Yes, but not necessary Energy level: Moderate History: Owner surrender
from Texas Adoption Fee: $ 350
If you're looking to adopt a
dog that's easier to groom and
sheds less, the below top picks for the best short hair
dog breeds will have several options for you to choose
from.
Dog lovers interested in this
breed should also keep in mind that chows undergo a very heavy
shedding season that requires frequent brushing so to keep lose hair
from landing just about anywhere.
The reason that people suffer little, allergic reaction to this
breed and also Schnauzers is: Most
dogs shed their dander (The stuff people have an allergic reaction too) every 3 - 4 days, whereas poodles
shed from their skin approximately every 21 days reducing the number of allergens drastically.
Originally
from Cuba, the Havanese is a Bichon - Type
breed like the Maltese and Coton de Tulear All these
breeds have similar coats and although they do not
shed and are considered good
dogs for allergy sufferers, they certainly matt and regular brushing and grooming is essential for their health and to keep them looking their best.
The largest of the Schnauzers with their wiry undercoat they are one of the few large
breeds of
dogs that
shed very little or not at all, although this varies
from dog to
dog and they do need regular grooming.