12 Big Dogs That Do Not Shed — our top picks
Standard Poodle
Intelligent, athletic, and hypoallergenic. The original Poodle size, bred for water retrieval with exceptional trainability.
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Italian herding dog with unique matted coat. Independent and intelligent ancient breed.
Saint Berdoodle
Saint Bernard and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with reduced shedding. Calm and patient family dog.
Pyredoodle
Great Pyrenees and Poodle cross creating large guardian with intelligence. Protective yet trainable.
Newfypoo
Newfoundland and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with reduced shedding. Calm and patient family dog.
Mastidoodle
Mastiff and Poodle cross creating gentle giant with intelligence. Large family guardian with reduced shedding.
Portuguese Water Dog
Curly-coated Portuguese fishermans dog. Intelligent, athletic, and excellent swimmer.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish terrier with silky wheaten coat. Happy, friendly, and less aggressive than most terriers.
Schnoodle
Schnauzer and Poodle cross combining intelligence with low-shedding coat. Comes in multiple sizes.
Lagotto Romagnolo
Italian water dog turned truffle hunter. Curly coat, excellent nose, and devoted family companion.
Puli
Hungarian herding dog with distinctive corded coat. Agile and intelligent with unique appearance.
Spanish Water Dog
Rustic water dog with corded coat. Versatile working dog that excels at herding and water work.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently 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 Bergamasco Sheepdog and Saint Berdoodle.
- 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. For a recommendation tailored to your exact situation, take the free quiz.