141 low-shedding breeds

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

These 141 breeds score 1 or 2 out of 5 for shedding, producing less dander and hair around your home.

What "hypoallergenic" really means

No dog breed is 100% hypoallergenic. Dog allergens come from proteins in saliva, urine, and dander. However, breeds that shed less release fewer allergen-carrying particles into your environment. The breeds below are among the lowest shedders, making them more tolerable for people with mild to moderate pet allergies. Always spend time with a breed before committing.

Airedale Terrier

Large · England

20-29 kg·11-14 years·Dense wiry coat

American Hairless Terrier

Small · United States

5-7 kg·14-16 years·Hairless or coated

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Aussiedoodle

Medium · United States

11-32 kg·10-13 years·Wavy to curly coat

Barbet

Medium · France

17-28 kg·12-14 years·Curly woolly coat

Bedlington Terrier

Small-Medium · England

8-10 kg·11-16 years·Curly, linty coat

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Medium-Large · Italy

26-38 kg·13-15 years·Matted/felted coat

Bernedoodle

Medium-Large · United States

5-41 kg·12-18 years·Wavy to curly coat

Bichon Frise

Small · France/Belgium

3-5 kg·14-15 years·Curly white, hypoallergenic

Biewer Terrier

Toy · Germany

2-4 kg·16-18 years·Long silky tricolor coat

Bolognese

Small · Italy

3-4 kg·12-14 years·Long fluffy white coat

Canarian Warren Hound

Medium · Canary Islands

20-25 kg·11-13 years·Short smooth coat

Cavachon

Small · United States

5-9 kg·10-15 years·Wavy silky coat

Cavapoo

Small · Australia

5-10 kg·12-15 years·Wavy to curly coat

Cesky Terrier

Small · Czech Republic

6-10 kg·12-15 years·Silky wavy coat

Chinese Crested

Toy · China/Africa

2-5 kg·13-18 years·Hairless or Powderpuff

Chippiparai

Large · India

15-20 kg·12-15 years·Short smooth coat

Cirneco dell'Etna

Medium · Italy

8-12 kg·12-14 years·Short glossy coat

Cockapoo

Small-Medium · United States

5-11 kg·12-15 years·Wavy to curly coat

Coton de Tulear

Small · Madagascar

4-6 kg·15-19 years·Long cottony coat

Giant Schnauzer

Large · Germany

25-48 kg·12-15 years·Wiry, hypoallergenic

Goldendoodle

Medium-Large · United States/Australia

14-41 kg·10-15 years·Wavy to curly, low-shedding

Havanese

Small · Cuba

3-6 kg·14-16 years·Long silky, hypoallergenic

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Havapoo

Small · United States

3-9 kg·10-14 years·Wavy to curly coat

Irish Terrier

Medium · Ireland

11-12 kg·13-15 years·Dense wiry coat

Irish Water Spaniel

Large · Ireland

20-29 kg·12-13 years·Tight curly coat

Italian Greyhound

Small · Italy

3-5 kg·14-15 years·Short fine coat

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Kanni

Medium-Large · India

16-22 kg·14-16 years·Short smooth coat

Kerry Blue Terrier

Medium · Ireland

15-18 kg·12-15 years·Soft wavy blue coat

Komondor

Giant · Hungary

36-54 kg·10-12 years·Corded white coat

Labradoodle

Medium-Large · Australia

15-30 kg·12-14 years·Wavy to curly, hypoallergenic

Lagotto Romagnolo

Medium · Italy

11-16 kg·15-17 years·Curly woolly coat

Lakeland Terrier

Small · England

7-8 kg·12-15 years·Dense wiry coat

Lowchen

Small · Germany/France

5-8 kg·13-15 years·Long wavy coat

Maltese

Toy · Malta

1-4 kg·12-15 years·Long silky white, hypoallergenic

Maltipoo

Toy · United States

2-5 kg·10-15 years·Soft wavy coat

Miniature Schnauzer

Small · Germany

5-9 kg·12-15 years·Wiry, hypoallergenic

Morkie

Toy · United States

2-5 kg·12-15 years·Long silky coat

Mudhol Hound

Large · India

22-28 kg·10-14 years·Short smooth coat

Norfolk Terrier

Small · England

5-6 kg·12-16 years·Wiry double coat

Norwich Terrier

Small · England

5-6 kg·12-15 years·Wiry double coat

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Varies · Peru

4-25 kg·12-14 years·Hairless or coated

Poodle

Varies · Germany/France

3-32 kg·10-18 years·Curly, hypoallergenic

Portuguese Water Dog

Medium · Portugal

16-27 kg·11-13 years·Curly or wavy, hypoallergenic

Puli

Medium · Hungary

10-15 kg·10-15 years·Corded coat

Schnoodle

Varies · United States

3-34 kg·10-16 years·Wavy to curly coat

Sealyham Terrier

Small · Wales

10-11 kg·12-14 years·Wiry white coat

Sheepadoodle

Large · United States

27-36 kg·12-15 years·Wavy to curly coat

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Shichon

Small · United States

4-7 kg·12-15 years·Wavy fluffy coat

Shih Tzu

Small · China/Tibet

4-7 kg·10-18 years·Long flowing, hypoallergenic

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Shorkie

Toy · United States

2-5 kg·12-15 years·Long silky coat

Silky Terrier

Small · Australia

4-5 kg·13-15 years·Long silky coat

Sloughi

Large · North Africa

18-28 kg·12-14 years·Short smooth coat

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Medium · Ireland

14-18 kg·12-14 years·Soft silky wheaten coat

Spanish Water Dog

Medium · Spain

14-22 kg·12-14 years·Curly woolly coat

Standard Schnauzer

Medium · Germany

14-20 kg·13-16 years·Wiry, hypoallergenic

Teddy Bear Dog

Small · United States

4-7 kg·12-15 years·Fluffy soft coat

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy · United States

2-3 kg·13-15 years·Short smooth coat

Welsh Terrier

Small-Medium · Wales

9-10 kg·12-15 years·Wiry black-and-tan coat

Whippet

Medium · England

11-21 kg·12-15 years·Short smooth coat

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Whoodle

Medium · United States

9-20 kg·12-15 years·Wavy to curly coat

Wire Fox Terrier

Small · England

7-9 kg·12-15 years·Dense wiry coat

Xoloitzcuintli

Varies · Mexico

4-25 kg·13-18 years·Hairless or coated

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Yorkipoo

Toy · United States

2-5 kg·10-15 years·Silky to curly coat

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy · England

2-3 kg·11-15 years·Long silky, hypoallergenic

American Pit Bull Terrier

Medium-Large · United States

14-27 kg·12-16 years·Short smooth coat

American Staffordshire Terrier

Medium-Large · United States

20-32 kg·12-16 years·Short smooth coat

American Water Spaniel

Medium · United States

11-20 kg·10-14 years·Curly/wavy coat

Australian Terrier

Small · Australia

5-7 kg·11-15 years·Rough double coat

Basenji

Small-Medium · Congo/Central Africa

9-12 kg·13-14 years·Short fine coat

Berger Picard

Medium-Large · France

23-32 kg·12-13 years·Rough wiry coat

Black Russian Terrier

Large · Russia

36-59 kg·10-12 years·Coarse double coat

Border Terrier

Small · England/Scotland

5-7 kg·12-15 years·Wiry double coat

Boston Terrier

Small · United States

5-11 kg·11-13 years·Short smooth coat

Boxer

Large · Germany

25-32 kg·10-12 years·Short smooth coat

Brittany

Medium · France

14-18 kg·12-14 years·Flat or wavy medium coat

Brussels Griffon

Toy · Belgium

3-5 kg·12-15 years·Smooth or rough coat

Bull Terrier

Medium · England

22-32 kg·12-13 years·Short flat coat

Bulldog

Medium · England

18-25 kg·8-10 years·Short smooth coat

Cairn Terrier

Small · Scotland

6-7 kg·13-15 years·Shaggy double coat

Cane Corso

Large · Italy

40-50 kg·9-12 years·Short dense coat

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Cava-Tzu

Small · United States

4-7 kg·12-15 years·Medium-long silky coat

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Cheagle

Small · United States

4-9 kg·10-14 years·Short smooth coat

Chihuahua

Toy · Mexico

1-3 kg·14-16 years·Smooth or long coat

Chiweenie

Small · United States

2-5 kg·12-16 years·Short to medium coat

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Chorkie

Toy · United States

2-4 kg·12-15 years·Short to long coat

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Corgipoo

Small · United States

5-12 kg·12-14 years·Wavy medium coat

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium · Croatia

13-20 kg·12-14 years·Curly black coat

Curly-Coated Retriever

Large · England

27-41 kg·10-12 years·Tight curly coat

Dachshund

Small · Germany

5-15 kg·12-16 years·Smooth, long, or wirehaired

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Small · Scotland/England

8-11 kg·12-15 years·Crisp coat with silky topknot

Doberman Pinscher

Large · Germany

27-45 kg·10-12 years·Short smooth coat

Field Spaniel

Medium · England

16-23 kg·12-13 years·Silky medium-length coat

French Bulldog

Small · France/England

8-14 kg·10-12 years·Short smooth coat

German Pinscher

Medium · Germany

11-20 kg·12-14 years·Short smooth coat

German Wirehaired Pointer

Large · Germany

27-32 kg·14-16 years·Harsh wiry coat

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Small-Medium · Ireland

14-16 kg·10-15 years·Medium-length harsh coat

Greyhound

Large · Egypt/England

27-40 kg·10-13 years·Short smooth coat

Ibizan Hound

Large · Spain

20-29 kg·11-14 years·Short or wire coat

Indian Pariah Dog

Medium · India

15-30 kg·13-16 years·Short smooth coat

Kombai

Medium-Large · India

16-25 kg·12-15 years·Short smooth red-brown coat

Lancashire Heeler

Small · England

3-6 kg·12-15 years·Short smooth coat

Lhasa Apso

Small · Tibet

5-8 kg·12-15 years·Long heavy coat

Lurcher

Large · United Kingdom

18-32 kg·12-15 years·Varies

Manchester Terrier

Small · England

5-10 kg·15-17 years·Short smooth coat

Miniature Bull Terrier

Small · England

11-15 kg·11-13 years·Short flat coat

Miniature Pinscher

Toy · Germany

4-5 kg·12-16 years·Short smooth coat

Mudi

Medium · Hungary

8-13 kg·12-14 years·Wavy to curly coat

Papillon

Toy · France/Belgium

2-5 kg·14-16 years·Long silky coat

Parson Russell Terrier

Small · England

6-8 kg·13-15 years·Smooth or rough coat

Pharaoh Hound

Medium-Large · Malta

20-25 kg·12-14 years·Short glossy coat

Picardy Spaniel

Large · France

20-25 kg·12-14 years·Medium-length flat coat

Pointer

Large · England

20-34 kg·12-17 years·Short smooth coat

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Pomapoo

Toy · United States

2-5 kg·12-14 years·Wavy fluffy coat

Portuguese Podengo

Varies · Portugal

4-30 kg·12-15 years·Smooth or wire coat

Portuguese Shepherd Dog

Medium · Portugal

17-27 kg·12-13 years·Long wavy goat-like coat

Pudelpointer

Large · Germany

20-32 kg·14-16 years·Wiry dense coat

Pumi

Medium · Hungary

10-13 kg·12-13 years·Curly semi-long coat

Rajapalayam

Large · India

22-32 kg·10-12 years·Short white coat

Rat Terrier

Small-Medium · United States

4-11 kg·12-18 years·Short smooth coat

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Large · Zimbabwe/South Africa

32-41 kg·10-12 years·Short sleek coat

Russell Terrier

Small · England

4-6 kg·12-14 years·Smooth, broken, or rough coat

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Saint Berdoodle

Giant · United States

32-82 kg·8-12 years·Wavy to curly coat

Saluki

Large · Middle East

18-27 kg·10-17 years·Smooth or feathered coat

Scottish Deerhound

Giant · Scotland

34-50 kg·8-11 years·Wiry harsh coat

Scottish Terrier

Small · Scotland

8-10 kg·12-15 years·Hard wiry double coat

Skye Terrier

Small-Medium · Scotland

16-18 kg·12-14 years·Long straight coat

Small Munsterlander

Medium · Germany

18-27 kg·12-14 years·Medium-length feathered coat

Smooth Fox Terrier

Small · England

7-8 kg·12-15 years·Short smooth coat

Spinone Italiano

Large · Italy

29-39 kg·10-12 years·Wiry dense coat

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Medium · England

11-17 kg·12-14 years·Short smooth coat

Taiwan Dog

Medium · Taiwan

12-18 kg·12-16 years·Short smooth coat

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Small · United States

4-11 kg·14-16 years·Short smooth coat

Telomian

Small-Medium · Malaysia

8-13 kg·12-16 years·Short smooth coat

Thai Ridgeback

Medium-Large · Thailand

16-34 kg·12-13 years·Short smooth coat

Tibetan Terrier

Medium · Tibet

8-14 kg·15-16 years·Long double coat

Vizsla

Medium-Large · Hungary

18-29 kg·12-14 years·Short smooth coat

Weimaraner

Large · Germany

25-40 kg·10-13 years·Short sleek coat

West Highland White Terrier

Small · Scotland

6-10 kg·13-15 years·Hard wiry double coat

Wetterhoun

Medium-Large · Netherlands

25-35 kg·12-14 years·Curly oily coat

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Medium-Large · France/Netherlands

18-27 kg·12-15 years·Harsh wiry coat

Wirehaired Vizsla

Large · Hungary

20-29 kg·12-14 years·Dense wiry coat

Frequently Asked Questions

What does hypoallergenic mean for dogs?

No dog is truly 100% hypoallergenic. The term refers to breeds that produce fewer allergens because they shed less hair and dander. Dander (tiny skin flakes) is the primary allergen, not fur itself. Low-shedding breeds like Poodles, Maltese, and Bichon Frises release less dander into the environment, making them more tolerable for allergy sufferers.

Which dog breeds shed the least?

Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Havanese, Maltese, Bichon Frises, Whippets, Italian Greyhounds, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Airedale Terriers all score 1/5 for shedding in our database. These breeds have hair that grows continuously rather than a typical shedding cycle.

Do hypoallergenic dogs need more grooming?

Yes, most low-shedding dogs require regular grooming to prevent matting. Poodles, Maltese, and Bichon Frises need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Their coats grow continuously and must be trimmed. The trade-off is less hair around your home but higher grooming costs and time commitment.

Can I still be allergic to hypoallergenic dogs?

Yes. Dog allergens come from proteins in saliva, urine, and dander — not just fur. Even low-shedding dogs produce these allergens. However, because they shed less, there are fewer allergen-carrying particles in your home. Spending time with a specific breed before adopting is the best way to test your reaction.

Are hypoallergenic dogs good for apartments?

Many hypoallergenic breeds are excellent apartment dogs. Maltese, Bichon Frises, Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus, and Havanese are all low-shedding and apartment-friendly. Poodles (standard size) and Portuguese Water Dogs may need more space.