25 Low Shedding Dogs Under 25 Pounds

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Small dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds (or about 11.5kg) make great companions and are often better suited to things like apartment living and travelling. Not to mention, they generally don’t cost as much to feed and look after compared with larger breeds. They’re not immune to shedding though. All dogs, regardless of their size, drop … Read more

12 Quiet Dogs That Don’t Shed Much

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Love it or hate it, most dogs shed and bark. It’s just what they do. But thankfully, some breeds shed very little hair, and some are generally more quiet than others, and on this page we show you which breeds excel in both areas. Here are 12 of the most quiet, lowest shedding breeds:BasenjiSalukiWhippetSoft Coated Wheaten TerrierBichon … Read more

Do Newfypoos Shed Much?

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Newfypoos are a large designer breed of dog that was developed by mixing a Poodle with a Newfoundland Dog. They are often described as friendly, loyal dogs that love playtime about as much as relaxing. They have more than one name too. So when I say “Newfypoo,” I’m also referring to the dogs listed below, … Read more

Do Staffordshire Bull Terriers Shed?

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Staffordshire Bull Terriers are strong, agile bull-type terriers that were once used as fighting dogs, that is until blood sports were outlawed. Today, they’re best known as mild, friendly and loyal companions that are adored by families across the globe. How much hair do the shed? Staffordshire Bull Terriers have short, smooth coats that don’t … Read more

Cairn Terrier Shedding – What to Expect

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Cairn Terriers are small dogs that were developed in Scotland to dig into cairns (man-made piles of rocks for graves or landmarks) and dispatch the rodents living within them. And according to the AKC, they even hunted foxes when grouped in packs. So they’re not just cute and cuddly companions, they’re also rugged, fearless little … Read more

Do Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Shed?

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs (or Swissies) are large working dogs that are said to have been developed in the Swiss Alps by crossing mastiff-type dogs and Alpine mountain dogs. Like their cousin, the Rottweiler, they were employed as herders and protectors of livestock, as well as “pulling dogs” that hauled carts to and from markets. … Read more