Dogs are wonderful, loving animals that make great companions. One of the very few drawbacks of having a dog as a pet though is that they can shed a lot. Dogs shed fur and also what is known as dander. Dander is a bit like dandruff, in that it is tiny bits of dead skin that come off the dog when it sheds its fur.

The dander floats in the air and so it gets into our lungs as we breathe and this can cause allergic reactions in people who have allergies and asthma. These reactions can range from mild, such as sneezes and watery eyes, to severe reactions such as skin rashes and even asthma attacks. The reason for this is that these non shedding small dogs are much less likely to be allergenic. On the flip side, you should be aware that you will have to spend more time maintaining the coats of non shedding small dogs to prevent them from becoming tatty and matted.

Below is a list of non shedding dogs. As this website is all about small fluffy dogs, the list does not include large or hairless dogs.

For a complete list of non shedding dogs check out this page. It will need the hair cutting every month as well as regular brushing to prevent tangles and matting. Cairn Terriers shed very little and they require very little maintenance to keep the shedding under control.

The Lhasa Apso is a single-coated breed with long hair. Because of the long growth cycle of the hair, the Lhasa Apso sheds very little. If the hair is long, it will need a daily brush to stop matting. The coat does need a daily comb and brush.

The Scottie is another double-coated dog that sheds virtually no hair at all; much less than most other breeds. Shih Tzu shedding is very minimal. Tibetan Terriers do however shed on a yearly basis.

The coat requires a lot of grooming and brushing every two or three days. The Toy Poodle sheds little to no hair. Like most of the other non shedding small dogs, their coat requires a lot of grooming and brushing. They will need grooming every four to six weeks. I love all these teeny dogs. My heart always warms too these little tykes, though. They look like they could break so easily! I love big dogs too all dogs are great!

Not to worry about the sturdiness of these little guys. A number of small terrier breeds have been used to kill vermin, Jack Russells among them. They will catch and kill barn rats at an amazing pace-dozens in an hour.

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