What breeds of dog don't shed?

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There are many different questions to ask yourself when you are thinking about getting a new dog or puppy. Ofcourse the most vital ones are if you can meet a dog's needs. Once you have made that decision there are a multitude of questions to ask yourself, such as what size, gender, breed, age of dog would suit your lifestyle best? With that in mind it is also worth considering the amount of cleaning up you want to do after your dog. Beside the inevitable (poo bags at the ready!), there is the question of dog hair. So, below you can find out which breeds malt the most and which breeds don't shed at all. You might also be interested if you are unfortunate enough to suffer with allergies, in which case you will be interested in which breeds are considered hypoallergenic. You should note that just because a dog sheds minimal hair, doesnt mean that it does not need grooming. Many of the breeds identified in the list below would still need to be properly groomed regularly by a professional groomer.

Which dogs don't shed hair or malt at all (as they have no hair)?

Chinese Crested (Hairless)
American Hairless Terrier
Mexican Hairless dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Peruvian Hairless dog (Peruvian Inca Orchid)

Which small breeds of dog shed minimal hair (hypoallergenic)?

Tibetan Terrier- whilst Tibetan Terriers
Maltese Terrier
Shih Tzu
Brussels Griffon
Poodle (Toy, Miniature)
West Highland Terrier
Bichon Frise
Kerry Blue Terrier
Havanese
Chinese Crested
Scottish Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Border Terrier
Schnauzer (Miniature)
Yorkshire Terrier
Australian Silky Terrier

Which large breeds of dog shed the least (hypoallergenic)?

Portuguese Water Dog
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Poodle (Standard)
Kerry Blue Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Labradoodle
Schnauzer (Standard)
Bouvier des Flandres
Basenji

Which breeds of dogs shed or malt most?

St Bernard
Great Pyrenees
Chow Chow
Akita
Siberian Husky
Golden Retriever
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky

What causes dog's to shed excessively?

A dog's shedding cycle can change if they are suffering with an infestation of parasites, such as fleas, lice or mites. It is possible that they may also have ringworm, dermatitis of be suffering another illness (fungal infection, immune diseases or cancer). Our advice is to speak to your vet as soon as you notice anything out of the ordinary about your dog's shedding cycle.

How can I prevent my dog from shedding excessively?

You can do several things to stop your dog from shedding so much:

Brush them daily to reduce the amount that your dog needs to shed
Add moisture to your dogs diet
Bathe your dog regularly
Vacuum regularly and use a lint roller on clothes

When do dogs start shedding?

Although the time frame will vary from breed to breed, most puppies lose their puppy coats anytime between the age of 3 months and 1 year old.

When in the year do dogs shed more? Do dogs shed more in Winter?

This will depend on the breed of dog but most dogs shed during spring (in preparation for summer) and autumn (in preparation for winter). Most dogs have an undercoat (shorter and softer hairs underneath the top coat) and a top coat (what you see and feel on the outside).