The 10 dog breeds that shed the least

This ranking uses the shedding rating (from 1 to 5) given in our breed profiles, lowest first. Breeds with the same rating are ordered by lower grooming needs, then alphabetically. No dog is completely allergen-free.

No. 1 — AzawakhShedding: 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 — BasenjiShedding: 1/5An African dog that hardly barks, the Basenji is elegant, cat-clean, curious and very independent.
No. 3 — Italian GreyhoundShedding: 1/5The smallest of the sighthounds, the Italian Greyhound is graceful, gentle and very cuddly, with the outline of a miniature Greyhound.
No. 4 — XoloitzcuintleShedding: 1/5The ancient dog of the Aztecs, the Xolo is usually hairless. Calm, loyal and attentive, it comes in three sizes.
No. 5 — Australian TerrierShedding: 1/5A sturdy little terrier with a generous ruff, the Australian Terrier is lively, loyal and well suited to warm climates.
No. 6 — Chinese Crested DogShedding: 1/5An elegant little dog, hairless or long-coated (Powder Puff), the Chinese Crested is affectionate, cheerful and devoted to its owners.
No. 7 — Wirehaired Pointing GriffonShedding: 1/5A bearded, wire-coated pointing dog, the Korthals Griffon is versatile, affectionate and very cooperative, in the field and at home.
No. 8 — LöwchenShedding: 1/5Famous for its traditional 'little lion' clip, this European bichon is cheerful, lively and very affectionate.
No. 9 — Spanish Water DogShedding: 1/5A versatile dog with a woolly, curly coat, the Spanish Water Dog is hard-working, loyal and well suited to hot climates.
No. 10 — Australian Silky TerrierShedding: 1/5Close to the Yorkie but slightly larger, the Silky Terrier is a small, silky-coated terrier that is lively, playful and affectionate.