12 Big Dogs That Do Not Shed — our top picks
Standard Poodle
Standard Poodle: large-sized, very low shedding and very high grooming needs — a substantial dog without the hair that usually comes with one. Intelligent, athletic, and hypoallergenic. The original Poodle size, bred for water retrieval with exceptional trainability. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Standard Poodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Saint Berdoodle
Saint Berdoodle: very large-sized, low shedding and high grooming needs — a substantial dog without the hair that usually comes with one. Saint Bernard and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with reduced shedding. Calm and patient family dog. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Saint Berdoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Pyredoodle
Pyredoodle: very large-sized, low shedding and very high grooming needs — a substantial dog without the hair that usually comes with one. Great Pyrenees and Poodle cross creating large guardian with intelligence. Protective yet trainable. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Pyredoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Newfypoo
Newfypoo: very large-sized, low shedding and very high grooming needs. Newfoundland and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with reduced shedding. Calm and patient family dog. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Newfypoo needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Mastidoodle
Mastidoodle: very large-sized, low shedding and high grooming needs. Mastiff and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with intelligence. Large family guardian with reduced shedding. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Mastidoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog: medium-sized, very low shedding and very high grooming needs. Curly-coated Portuguese fishermans dog. Intelligent, athletic, and excellent swimmer. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Portuguese Water Dog needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: medium-sized, very low shedding and very high grooming needs. Irish terrier with silky wheaten coat. Happy, friendly, and less aggressive than most terriers. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Schnoodle
Schnoodle: medium-sized, very low shedding and high grooming needs. Schnauzer and Poodle cross combining intelligence with low-shedding coat. Comes in multiple sizes. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Schnoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle: large-sized, low shedding and high grooming needs. Golden Retriever and Poodle cross combining best traits of both breeds. Popular family companion. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Goldendoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Bernedoodle
Bernedoodle: large-sized, low shedding and high grooming needs. Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle cross combining gentle nature with intelligence. Popular family pet. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Bernedoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Sheepadoodle
Sheepadoodle: large-sized, low shedding and very high grooming needs. Old English Sheepdog and Poodle cross creating large, intelligent family dog with reduced shedding. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Sheepadoodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
Irish Doodle
Irish Doodle: large-sized, low shedding and very high grooming needs. Irish Setter and Poodle cross combining beauty with intelligence. Athletic and friendly family companion. Worth knowing before you commit: the coat is real work — the Irish Doodle needs frequent brushing and regular professional trims.
How this ranking works: each of DoggyQ's 321 breeds is scored on the traits that decide this particular question — the same trait ratings shown on each breed's own guide page, so you can check the reasoning rather than take a ranking on faith. Read more about our methodology, or see which breed you look like from a single photo.
Popular breeds that are a poor fit for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog
Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a popular choice, but small-sized and very high shedding put it at odds with owners who want a large but low-shedding dog. On top of that, the Shiba Inu sheds heavily enough that cleaning becomes a daily routine.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a popular choice, but small-sized and very high shedding put it at odds with owners who want a large but low-shedding dog. On top of that, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi sheds heavily enough that cleaning becomes a daily routine.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a popular choice, but small-sized and very high shedding put it at odds with owners who want a large but low-shedding dog. On top of that, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds heavily enough that cleaning becomes a daily routine.
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See which dog you look likeFrequently asked questions
- What large dog breed does not shed?
- Based on temperament and care needs, the Standard Poodle ranks as the top choice for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog, followed by the Saint Berdoodle and Pyredoodle.
- How was this list of dogs for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog chosen?
- Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog — such as energy, size, grooming and temperament — using DoggyQ's breed database. The same trait ratings are printed on each breed's own guide page, so you can check why a breed placed where it did.
- Which popular breeds are a poor fit for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog?
- The Shiba Inu, The Cardigan Welsh Corgi, The Pembroke Welsh Corgi all rank near the bottom for owners who want a large but low-shedding dog despite being widely chosen — usually because the traits that make them appealing elsewhere work against them here.