If you want to adopt a pet it’s important to accept that you are going to make a huge commitment. Bringing home a new pet even involves a lifestyle change, especially because you have to meet their needs and offer them love, time and affection. So, for instance, if you want to go on vacation, who will you leave the dog with? 
However, if you still want to adopt a dog, but you are looking for one that doesn’t shed too much, your dreams will come true because there are a lot of non-shedding breeds waiting for you to adopt them!

Nevertheless, one of the most important things that you have to take into consideration when it comes to bringing home a non-shedding dog is that they also need regular grooming (just like any other animal) and it doesn’t mean that they require low maintenance costs. Of course, these dog breeds are recommended for people who suffer from various pet allergies. 

Here are some low energy dogs that don’t shed too much. So, read on to find out more info!

Affenpinscher

As you probably know, Affenpinschers love to spend time with their owners and they don’t need too much energy to be happy. This dog breed is highly intelligent and has a loving and friendly personality. Many people who own an Affenpinscher have said that these furry friends are very sensitive and gentle, but they can also be excellent watchdogs who fear nothing. 

So, they can get along with other animals as well, except hamsters, ferrets and other rodents. If you want to adopt this dog breed it’s very important to pay more attention to their socializing process, especially when they are young. In fact, they can be stubborn sometimes which can complicate their training sessions. 

Brussels Griffon

Did you know that the Brussels Griffon was originally bred to hunt rats? If you are a dog person but have a phobia of rodents, this dog breed is perfect for you! Even though they are purebred dogs, you can actually find them in animal shelters as well. So, try to adopt one if you can, instead of buying. 

In addition, Brussels Griffons can also live in an apartment or a small house, so you don’t have to worry about that. It is your responsibility to make sure that they have good and quality food, daily walks and regular veterinary check ups. Luckily, this dog breed doesn’t shed too much, so you can save more money. 

In some cases, they may be stubborn, so you have to stay patient when training them and try to start their socializing process from an early age. They can get along with other people and animals if they are socialized properly.

Chinese Crested

If you like to spend all day watching movies and doing nothing, then you should definitely adopt a Chinese Crested! The best part is that you can find one at animal shelters, even though they are purebred dogs. 

Unfortunately, this dog breed doesn’t accept strangers easily, so that’s why it’s important to pay more attention to their socializing process especially when they are young. 

In addition, the Chinese Crested doesn’t shed too much, has a friendly personality and is very intelligent. One of the most important things that you have to keep in mind if you want to adopt a Chinese Crested is to avoid putting sunscreen on their skin! Their skin is healthier if you don’t put anything on it, and of course, not even a moisturizing lotion. 

Moreover, many Chinese Crested owners don’t know this, but these little souls have absolutely no tolerance for cold. Sadly, the cold can be fatal to them. 

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound can be your best friend for life, and the best part is that they can live in an apartment or small house as well. Clearly, these furry friends love to spend time with their owners and can also get along with other people and animals. 

People who want to adopt this dog breed are really lucky because they don’t shed too much and are easy to groom anyway. Even though they are low energy dogs, they should be walked every day to meet their physical needs. The Italian Greyhound hates to be left alone for too long. 

Fortunately, this dog breed is very intelligent and can be easy to train. With a loving and affectionate personality, you will have a best friend for life, if you are ready to adopt one!

Miniature Schnauzer

Are you looking for a non shedding dog? What do you think about the Miniature Schnauzer? This beautiful, affectionate, smart and friendly purebred dog can be found at animal shelters as well. Even though they are very energetic, they love to spend time with their owners watching movies and cuddling all day long. 

Miniature Schnauzers can get along with children and other pets as well. They are low energy dog breeds, but that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be walked daily. Before adopting a dog it’s very important to know that there is a huge difference between walking your dog every day to meet their physical needs and providing them plenty of exercises to consume their energy levels. Therefore, these low energy dog breeds don’t require much exercise, but they should certainly be walked daily. 

Lakeland Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier (also known as Lacky or Lakies) has it all in one small package, namely: intelligence, affection and a friendly personality. They love their owners and will do anything to protect them. In essence, they need a lot of exercise, but in many cases, they can even live in an apartment or small house. 

The Lakeland Terrier can get along well with children and other animals if they are socialized properly. Try to start their socializing process at an earlier age and pay more attention to their training sessions. 

Even if they are considered non shedding dogs, Lakeland Terriers should be brushed periodically.

Welsh Terrier

Welsh Terriers were originally bred to hunt, especially because of their intelligence and self-determination. They love their families and can get along well with kids and other pets if they are trained properly. If you want to adopt a new furry friend, we guarantee that you will simply fall in love with the Welsh Terrier dog breed. You will adore their loving and friendly personality. 

As we said before, they are highly intelligent animals which mean that they can be easy to train. However, just like any other animal, their socializing process should start at an earlier age.