Low-Shedding Dogs
Breeds that leave the least hair around the house — rated 1 or 2 for shedding. Low shedding is not the same as hypoallergenic.
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Chihuahua
The smallest dog in the world, with easily the largest opinion of itself.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 3–7 lb (1.5–3 kg)
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Yorkshire Terrier
A terrier in an evening gown — tiny, glamorous and completely fearless.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 4–7 lb (2–3.2 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Shih Tzu
Bred for palace laps and entirely aware of it.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 9–16 lb (4–7.2 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–16 years
Miniature Schnauzer
Bearded, bold and endlessly busy — a proper terrier temperament in a manageable package.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–20 lb (5–9 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Whippet
Explosive on the field, horizontal at home — the most apartment-friendly sighthound there is.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 20–42 lb (9–19 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Bichon Frise
A cheerful powder puff with a sturdy body and a coat that never stops growing.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Maltese
An ancient toy breed in a flowing white coat — gentle, devoted and surprisingly bold.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 4–9 lb (2–4 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Havanese
Cuba's national dog — a sociable, clownish companion with a silky coat and springy step.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 7–13 lb (3–6 kg)
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Boston Terrier
The American gentleman — compact, tuxedo-marked and full of good humour.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Muscular, fearless and soft-hearted — a people-loving dog in a compact, powerful frame.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Bull Terrier
The egg-headed clown — muscular, comical and stubbornly devoted.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
West Highland White Terrier
A bold little white terrier with a big personality and a big opinion of itself.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 13–22 lb (6–10 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
Scottish Terrier
Dignified, independent and stubbornly loyal — the Scottie has opinions and keeps them.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 19–23 lb (8.5–10.5 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Border Terrier
A scruffy, otter-headed working terrier — tough, game and good-natured.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Cairn Terrier
A shaggy, fearless little digger — cheerful, curious and endlessly busy.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 13–18 lb (6–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers — tall, versatile, clever and full of mischief.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 40–64 lb (18–29 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Cockapoo
A cheerful Cocker–Poodle cross — friendly, clever and very popular, with variable coats.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Greyhound
The 70 km/h couch potato — gentle, quiet and happiest on a soft bed.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 60–88 lb (27–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Italian Greyhound
A miniature sighthound — elegant, affectionate and more fragile than it looks.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 8–18 lb (3.5–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
A dignified African hound with a ridge of reversed hair and a mind of its own.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 71–90 lb (32–41 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Bullmastiff
A silent estate guardian — massive, calm and devoted to its family.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 99–132 lb (45–60 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Cane Corso
An Italian guardian of serious power — loyal, intelligent and not for beginners.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 88–110 lb (40–50 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–12 years
Papillon
Butterfly ears and a sharp mind — one of the brightest toy breeds.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Lhasa Apso
A Tibetan monastery sentinel — independent, dignified and wrapped in a heavy coat.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years