Facts You Might Want To Know About The Top 5 Non-Shedding Dog Breeds

Not only is the Yorkshire Terrier the most popular of the non-shedding dogs, but it's also the third most popular of all breeds behind only the Labrador and German Shepherd. Its coat requires brushing every other day to keep them happy and healthy, as well as special attention for their teeth. It has a high level of energy and is best-suited to an active owner with time for daily walks or play sessions. The Yorkshire Terrier was originally designed to hunt rats, but now it is better known for its popularity around the dog show circuit.

Tests indicate the Poodle is the second most intelligent of all dog breeds, and though it is well-known for its haircuts it was originally bred as a working dog. Its coat requires daily grooming as well as clipping every five weeks, but it sheds a very small amount of hair and this quality is often chosen for creating designer hypoallergenic dog breeds. Some of the more common of these mixed breeds include the Labradoodle, Cockapoo, Yorkiepoo, Shepadoodle, Pekapoo and Schnoodle. Poodles also come in three sizes-- standard, miniature and toy-- and suit an active owner with time to exercise them, give them mental challenges through obedience training and provide them a lot of companionship and attention.

Despite the fact that it's more commonly recognized for its long hair styles when seen at dog shows around the world, the Shih Tzu only sheds a small amount of hair. Still, it does require daily grooming and will likely need attention from a professional every so often. It is suitable for people of all ages, but does require a patient owner with time to train them and exercise them every day.

While the long-haired version of the Dachshund is not especially suitable for allergy suffers, the short and wire-haired versions of them shed considerably less hair and are often classified as non-shedding dogs. They do require regular grooming that varies somewhat with the coat type, as well as daily exercise and careful feeding to ensure they don't gain too much weight. They have a curious and bold temperament that makes them a popular choice for families and confident owners who have time for obedience training.

Like many other hypoallergenic dog breeds, the Maltese sheds a minimal amount of hair thanks to its small size and silky coat that is common among other non-shedding dogs. Its coat requires daily care, and it also needs special attention for its teeth. It has a gentle, affectionate temperament and is known to be fearless for its size. The Maltese is also suitable for apartment living and thrives on high levels of attention, daily walks and regular play sessions.

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