The Most Popular Non-Shedding Dogs

The following dogs are the most popular of all the low shedding dogs for pet owners. All of the following breeds are friendly, low maintenance and intelligent dogs that make perfect family pets.

Shih-Tzu - the Shih-Tzu sports a long, elegant, double coat that sheds very little. According to the American Kennel Club, the Shih-Tzu is "one of the most popular breeds in the United States." The name Shih-Tzu translates, "lion" but this little dog is far from vicious. It is a friendly, family oriented dog that's only goal in life is to be a trusted companion. Although the Shih-Tzu sheds very little, it does need daily brushing of its luxurious coat.

An adult Shih-Tzu weighs from nine to sixteen pounds and adult height is nine to ten inches.

Yorkshire Terrier - This little dog is most commonly known as a Yorkie. The Yorkie belongs to the toy group of dogs and is very friendly, brave, and affectionate. The Yorkie's coat is usually tan and blue with a silky, soft texture. The Yorkshire Terrier sheds little to none which makes it a perfect dog for people who have allergies.

The long coat of the Yorkie requires regular brushing but many Yorkie owners give the dog a puppy cut which eliminates daily grooming. Most Yorkshire Terriers do not weight any more than seven pounds.

Shorkie - this small mixed breed is a cross between the Shih-Tzu and the Yorkshire Terrier. The father is always a Shih-Tzu and the mother, a Yorkie. The Shorkie is a small, non shedding dog that loves to be at home with the family. If any family members suffer from allergies, the Shorkie is the ideal dog. Its fur is non-allergenic and requires grooming only once a month. Shorkies are very outgoing and get along well with children and other dogs. Their adult weight is between four to twelve pounds and they stand five to nine inches.

Labradoodle - The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle. This breed is fairly new, originating in Australia in 1989. Wally Conron was the first to breed the Labradoodle, hoping to produce a coat that had little shedding like the Poodle and the friendly nature of the Labrador. It's difficult to give a standard appearance for Labradoodes because the breed is so new but the coat usually has the wooly texture of a sheep.

Labradoodles are very smart dogs and quick learners with training. Their size depends upon whether they were bred with a Standard Poodle or Miniature Poodle. This is actually a good option for pet owners who want a medium sized dog or a large dog.

Resource: American Kennel Club