Here are the top 10 non-shedding dogs and their unique features to help you decide what breed you can live with harmoniously.

#1. Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers or Yorkies are small canines with big personalities. Although they possess long, luxurious coats, they shed very little. Their long hairs require regular grooming and brushing to keep their hair coats free from tangles and dirt. Yorkies can easily form a strong bond of friendship with the other members of the pack. They are a bundle of sunny personalities, very outgoing and highly sociable. They are always on alert and are known to be territorial thus they can make dependable watch dogs. They can be relied upon to bark loudly at even the smallest sign of danger or the presence of intruders.

#2. Dachshund

Dachshunds were originally called “Teckel” in Germany. This fearless hunter can easily be recognized anywhere. With their big drooping ears, long “sausage” bodies, short legs and warm intelligent eyes, they are definitely endearing to anyone. They come in three different coat types—short or smooth haired, long haired, and wirehaired. They can make good watchdogs because they are naturally suspicious of strangers. Although they love to be around people, they can become quite irritable. They don’t dwell well with children particularly small kids. In fact they can hardly tolerate small children and easily snap at them. Long-haired Dachshunds may shed thus they need daily grooming however the other varieties don’t shed as much.

#3. Poodle

In the early days, Poodles have been called “Pudel”, “Water Dogs”, and “Caniche”. They possess a lustrous dense coat which may be curly or corded but hardly ever sheds thus making them ideal pets for allergy sufferers. They do need to be groomed regularly to keep their coats free from tangles. Some dog owners choose to have their poodle’s coat clipped close to the body for lesser maintenance. This dog breed can live well with young children. Their affectionate and loving nature helps them form strong bonds of friendship with each member of the pack. They make excellent watchdogs and are constantly alert and quick to bark and sound off an alarm.

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#4. Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu has a long silky hair but they are considered non-shedders. However, their soft long double coats need to be regularly groomed to avoid tangles. Often, many Shih Tzu owners choose to clip the coats very close to the body particularly if they don’t have the time and patience to do daily brushing. This energy-packed little dog can be a good watch dog. With early training, socialization and consistency they can be successfully toilet-trained. Without a recognized pack leader, they can develop the so-called “small dog syndrome” which can make them behave as if they are the boss of the household.

#5. Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzers were bred to keep away rats and mice from the home. They are extremely affectionate and possess excellent watch dog skills which make them excellent household companions. Their wiry overcoat and soft undercoat entails the need for regular grooming. They hardly ever shed making them good pets for persons who are prone to allergies. Most owners of Miniature Schnauzers prefer to have the hair clipped closed to the body except for its beard, legs, eyebrows, and mustache.

#6. Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is also affectionately called the “American Gentleman” because of its markings that resemble formal wear that goes well with its refined personality. They possess a smooth short hair coat which can be easily groomed. It does not have a strong canine odor and shedding is relatively insignificant. The breed loves to be around people and is suited to apartment living for they are fairly quiet. They can be occasionally rambunctious.

#7. Maltese

The Maltese is a toy breed that possesses very long silky hair however, it is not known to shed. Its long hair requires regular brushing to prevent matting. If its dog owner decides to keep its hair long, frequent grooming can prove to be expensive and time consuming. Although highly intelligent, a Maltese has a stubborn streak which can be quite a challenge during housetraining. It is highly excitable and can fearlessly charge at a dog or other animals larger than himself thus you need to keep it on a leash when venturing out of your home.

#8. Havanese

The Havanese is the National Dog of Cuba. It is a non-shedding dog breed whose silky wavy hair requires regular grooming. It is double-coated however unlike other double coated breeds, its outer coat is soft and light. Its fine and lightweight hair coat enables them to be protected during extreme weather conditions. Their strong social needs require them to be constantly with human company or else they can develop negative behavior when left isolated regularly. The Havanese is excellent with children. They possess a high degree of intelligence and have sunny dispositions. Their alert level make them good watchdogs however they can never be good guard dogs for they will quickly welcome a guest.

#9. West Highlands White Terrier

The Westie’s distinct white coat has double layers—its straight outer coat is smooth, hard and weather resistant while its inner coat is short and soft. Their shedding is negligible and you will not end up with mess in your carpets and furniture. They are energetic little dogs with instinctive hunting skills. They can bark a lot thus there is a tendency for release of saliva and dander. Its soft undercoat and rough outer coat needs daily brushing to keep it free from lose hairs, dirt and to prevent matting.

#10. Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise possesses a thick wavy hair coat but no distinct undercoat. It does not shed but buts fluffy white coat needs to be brushed every day. Professional grooming may be needed once a month and may prove to be expensive. Some dog owners choose to clip the Bichon Frise’s hair close to its body for lesser maintenance. They are friendly and affectionate pets which can be trusted not to yap or nip strangers. They can also live well with other pets in the household. Although they are non-shedders, they are prone to suffer from skin disorders that can give rise to unsightly bald spots and skin irritations. ( Via Dog Training Central )

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