Dog breeds that shed less hair than most other canines
Whether it's allergies, cleanliness or just personal preference, many potential pet owners prefer dogs that shed little-to-no hair.
While there isn't really any canine that won't shed at least a bit of fur from time to time, there are breeds known to shed less than others.
Fortunately, some of the hairiest-looking and most-popular dogs are on the list of low-shedding breeds.
So if hair shedding is something you're looking to avoid when getting a dog keep reading for some very cute options.
Bichon frisé
Thanks to their curly coat, when bichon frisés shed the hair gets caught in their curls instead of your sofa.
They do need regular grooming to prevent matting and this is when you'll see their hairs fall off more.
Labradoodle
Don't let those luscious curly locks fool you, Labradoodles are low shedders.
However, if your Labradoodle seems more Labrador than poodle it might end up shedding more than expected because Labs tend to shed a lot – it all depends on genetics and what trait was passed on.
Yorkshire terrier
Another breed that looks very hairy, Yorkshire terriers don't shed much because or their lack of undercoat.
If you need a comparison, the American Kennel Club says they shed as much as humans and have a similar hair texture to us as well.
Poodle
Poodles shed lightly but thanks to their fur a lot of that shedding gets caught in their curls so you won't see as much of it when they do lose hair.
Miniature schnauzer
Schnauzers, including the mini, don't shed much despite having a double coat.
The reason for their lack of shedding is because the top coat is a wiry texture, while the undercoat is fine so any loose strands get trapped in their hair.
Maltese
You'd be happy to have a Maltese dog sitting on your sofa because they shed very little hair thanks to their lack of undercoat.
Lhasa Apso
Lhaso Apso's have a gorgeous long coat which some owners like to grow down to the ground but they have a single coat so they don't shed much.
Goldendoodle
Thanks to that low-shedding poodle gene, goldendoodles don't tend to shed as much as other dogs.
But good grooming is needed to ensure their curly coat stays healthy and doesn't mat.
Cavoodle
Like other oodles, Cavoodles don't shed much thanks to the poodle part of their genetics.
If they do shed a lot it could be because they've inherited that trait from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or they might have a health or allergy problem.
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