Which dogs shed least?

Fatcat

Hi,
Apologies if his has already been covered elsewhere but I'm wondering which dogs shed least and would be suitable for somebody with asmatha?
Thanks.

peasant

Poodles hardly shed at all.
(they do however have fairly oily skin and hair to which some people also may be allergic)

The same applies to other "water dogs" like the Irish or Portuguese Water Spaniel

Clare Bear

Bichon Frise would be a good choice.

mymo

Don't know for sure but a friend at school had standard poodles(the big ones, but I'm sure all sizes of the breed would be the same) and she had asthma, they also washed and groomed them every few weeks.
I have a Tibetan Terrier and Lhasa Apso which shed little hair, the Tibetan is supposed to be good for people with allergies too as they have hair rather than fur, so little dander. (but you need some dog experience to handle them,and a lot of patience)
There are probably more breeds too, but I would think the best thing would be to try and meet some of the breeds and see if you have a reaction.

happypuppy

I have a Westie and my friend who is allergic to dogs and sneezes and coughs when near dogs says my wonderful westie is the only dog she can be around without allergy kicking in

Shammy

Poodles , labradoodles, wheaton terriers , snaushers.

kildara

Shar Pei

Fatcat

Thanks, everyone, for your replies.

Allgäuerin

Westies:D

littlelady

I second the westie option. I have 2 at home I have wodden floors so I would notice the shedding & I have to say they shed very little hair plus they are great fun

tench

a friend of mine breds chocolate laberdors cross poodles
theses are just for asthmaticks and any other allergies to dogs

Magenta

Labrador crosses are not always suitable for people with asthma.
Think about it, a Labrador is a heavy shedding breed. Just because you cross it with a poodle does not mean the offspring is not going to shed.

http://www.labradoodletrust.com/allergy_info.html

tench

eyes opened a little

Rosie13

Maltese would be great choice. very expensive though but worth it.

lrushe

Chinese Crested!!!

suziwalsh

Just some information for everyone if needed:

People can be allergic to three different parts of a dog..the hair or skin (dander) or saliva. There are no such dogs as hypoallergenic dogs so to speak just ones that cause less reactions then others depending on the allergy the individual has. A low shedding coat usually is best and that would be any dog with a wire or curly coat. But then again most dogs will shed to a certain extent. If a dog is given a good quality diet and lives indoors etc it usually minimises this further.


The non-moulting terrier types tend to cause less of a problem to people with allergies and asthma. You may also find that a crossbreed containing one or more of these breeds may also be suitable.

Airdale Terrier
Chinese Crested
Bedlington Terrier
Mexican Hairless
Cairn Terrier
Australian Silky Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Irish Terrier
Minature and Giant Schnauzer
Kerry Blue Terrier
Toy, Minature and Standard Poodle
Afghan Hound
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Doberman
Sealyham Terrier
Wire haired fox terrier
Bichon Frise
Welsh Terrier
Havanese
Curly Coated Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft coated wheaten Terrier
Greyhound
Lasa Apso
Maltease
Whippet
Shih Tzu
Basenji
Scottish Terrier
Samoyed
Bolognese
West highland Terrier

Ideally, try to spend time with your chosen breed before adopting a puppy, to see how you are affected.
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Fatcat

Thanks, Suziwalsh, for all that info.

VERYinterested

The Kerry Blue Terrier is mentioned in Suziwalsh's post. I had one 15 years ago and have one now, never have I seen them drop a hair. In between I had an Irish Terrier and he moulted all the time. So a Kerry Blue would be my suggestion.

star-pants

I have two Lhasa Apsos, and whilst they're not big shedders, I don't know if I'd go for them if I had allergies.
My brother has asthma and if they're in his room too much he'll start coughing.
My older sister has asthma and dog allergies (she doesn't live her) but when she came home for a week she was completely stuffed up and eyes watering etc.

But do obviously try being around the different breeds of dogs and see as has been said.

funkyjebus

I have a wheaten terrier, as he has hair and not fur, he does not shed. Loose hair does come out the odd time (as with our own hair). But most come out with regular brushing.

Any dog with hair as appose to fur is what your looking for:

Here's a pic of my guy