Five Non-Shedding Dog Breeds

There are many people who would love to bring a dog into their home but, for various reasons, would prefer a non-shedding dog. Some have allergies and cannot tolerate the hair and the dander while others simply do not want to deal with the constant grooming and cleanup required when one owns a dog that sheds.

Below are five non-shedding dogs that will allow those want a pet dog to have one without having to deal with flying fur.

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It is important to keep in mind that not all non-shedding dogs are going to be appropriate for someone with allergies as some of them do still produce dander that can be problematic to allergy sufferers. The best way to be sure your allergies will not affected by a certain dog is to spend time with that dog before bringing him home.

American Hairless Terrier This may be one of the best choices for people with allergies as it is one of the truly "hairless" breeds. These dogs are born with a bit of short, fuzzy hair that soon falls out. These are intelligent and energetic dogs. Because they completely lack a coat, provisions must be made to keep them warm in winter, and sunscreen should be applied to prevent burning. Bichon Frise Many people are surprised to learn that these fluffy white dogs do not shed. While they do not shed, daily grooming is required to maintain their long coats. According to the American Kennel Club, calling this dog "non-shedding" is a bit misleading. The curly outer coat helps to prevent the dander from escaping and the daily grooming that is required removes the large majority of the hair before it has a chance to shed. These dogs are also a good choice for people with allergies. Havanese The American Kennel Club calls this breed playful. As with most dogs that are considered to be non-shedding, a small amount of hair is going to fall from the coat. While many people with allergies do fine with this dog, those with severe allergies may not tolerate this breed. While a small amount of hair will be shed, it will not be so much that daily cleanup of the hair from furniture of the floor will be required. Schnauzer This breed has a wiry coat and sheds very little. Because it comes in three sizes, the smaller version would be a good choice for apartment dwellers. This breed is alert and courageous, making it a good watch dog. Scottish Terrier The American Kennel Club calls this breed "alert and playful". A Scottie is not going to leave a hairy mess throughout your home, but there is a minimal amount of shedding. For that reason, people with allergies may not be able to tolerate this breed.

To call a dog "non-shedding" is a bit misleading. Most, with the exception of the truly hairless breeds such as the American Hairless Terrier, are going to have some shedding. "Low-shedding" is a more accurate term for most of these dogs.

If your concern is keeping hair off of the furniture then all five of these non-shedding, or low-shedding, breeds would be a good match. If, however, allergies are your concern, you'll need to spend some time with each breed to see how well you can tolerate them.

Five Non-Shedding Dog Breeds

Neil Lemons is a pet lover and Online Journalist. He has had the privilege of owning several cats and dogs over the years, some living into their 90s (in dog years). For information on where you can buy no wheat dog treats, check out http://www.N-Bone.com, world authority on healthy animal treats for your dog, cat, or ferret.

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