Irish Terriers are medium-sized, all-purpose farm dogs that originate from Ireland. They are easily recognized by their red coat and bold, courageous (yet gentle) nature. They don’t shed much either! Irish Terriers have short, dense, wiry coats that shed very little. Although they their coat does require regular brushing and either hand stripping or trimming … Read more
Vizslas (or Hungarian Pointers) are medium-sized, all-round hunting dogs that originate from Hungary. They’re often described as being energetic, versatile and affectionate too, so it’s easy to see how they’ve become such popular companions in the United States over the years. And thankfully, they don’t shed much either! Vizslas have short, smooth, single coats that … Read more
Border Terriers are small working dogs that were bred to hunt fox and control vermin on the farm. So it’s no wonder they are often described as being tough and courageous. But they’re also affectionate dogs that make excellent family companions. Do they shed much? Borders have a wiry outer coat and soft, dense undercoat … Read more
The Bichon Frise belongs to a group of bichon type dogs that includes breeds like the Havanese, Bolognese and Maltese. But make no mistake, his winning personality, charm and beautifully white, puffy coat make him a one of a kind dog. And to top it off, he doesn’t shed much at all. Bichon Frise are … Read more
Chihuahuas are small dogs that were named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. They are often described as loyal, charming and bold, like a terrier, and are popular companions. Do they shed lots? Chihuahuas come in both short and long coat varieties, and some don’t have an undercoat, while others do. So it does depend … Read more
Scottish Terriers were bred in Scotland to hunt foxes and rats. They’re best known as confident, spirited and loyal dogs that, as with most terriers, also have an independent streak. And the good news is, they don’t shed much! However, they do have a hard, wiry double coat that requires a fair amount of maintenance. … Read more
