The 10 dog breeds with the lowest grooming needs

This ranking uses the grooming needs rating (from 1 to 5) given in our breed profiles, lowest first. Breeds with the same rating are ordered by lower shedding, then alphabetically. Every dog still needs regular nail, ear and dental care.

No. 1 — AzawakhGrooming needs: 1/5An extremely fine-boned sighthound from the Sahel, the Azawakh is a proud guard and hunting dog, devoted to its family and wary of strangers.
No. 2 — BasenjiGrooming needs: 1/5An African dog that hardly barks, the Basenji is elegant, cat-clean, curious and very independent.
No. 3 — Italian GreyhoundGrooming needs: 1/5The smallest of the sighthounds, the Italian Greyhound is graceful, gentle and very cuddly, with the outline of a miniature Greyhound.
No. 4 — XoloitzcuintleGrooming needs: 1/5The ancient dog of the Aztecs, the Xolo is usually hairless. Calm, loyal and attentive, it comes in three sizes.
No. 5 — American BullyGrooming needs: 1/5Very muscular but usually gentle with people, the American Bully is a recent breed that comes in several sizes, from Pocket to XL.
No. 6 — American Pit Bull TerrierGrooming needs: 1/5Athletic, tenacious and very people-oriented, the American Pit Bull Terrier is a demanding dog for experienced owners who know the local regulations.
No. 7 — American Staffordshire TerrierGrooming needs: 1/5Muscular, brave and very affectionate with its family, the American Staffordshire Terrier needs a responsible owner and serious training.
No. 8 — Basset Artésien NormandGrooming needs: 1/5An elegant long-eared French basset, the Basset Artésien Normand is gentle, affectionate and easy to live with, with an excellent nose.
No. 9 — Bavarian Mountain Scent HoundGrooming needs: 1/5Lighter than its Hanoverian cousin, the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is an agile, calm mountain tracker devoted to its owner.
No. 10 — BoerboelGrooming needs: 1/5A large, heat-hardy South African mastiff, the Boerboel is a powerful, calm farm guardian that is very protective of its family.