12 Best Family Dogs That Do Not Shed — our top picks
Bichon Frise
Cheerful white powder-puff with hypoallergenic coat. Playful and adaptable companion with minimal shedding.
Standard Poodle
Intelligent, athletic, and hypoallergenic. The original Poodle size, bred for water retrieval with exceptional trainability.
Miniature Poodle
Medium-sized Poodle with all the intelligence and athleticism in a more manageable size. Excellent family companion.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish terrier with silky wheaten coat. Happy, friendly, and less aggressive than most terriers.
Barbet
French water dog with long, curly coat. Ancient breed that excels in water work and makes devoted companion.
Havanese
Cuban toy breed with silky coat and cheerful disposition. Adaptable and social companion dog.
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever and Poodle cross combining best traits of both breeds. Popular family companion.
Cavapoo
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross. Gentle and friendly with reduced shedding.
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel and Poodle cross, one of the first designer dogs. Friendly and adaptable family companion.
Mi-Ki
American toy breed with calm, friendly temperament. Hypoallergenic companion developed for optimal family pet characteristics.
Bernedoodle
Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle cross combining gentle nature with intelligence. Popular family pet.
Irish Doodle
Irish Setter and Poodle cross combining beauty with intelligence. Athletic and friendly family companion.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently asked questions
- What family dog doesn't shed?
- Based on temperament and care needs, the Bichon Frise ranks as the top choice for families who want a low-shedding dog, followed by the Standard Poodle and Miniature Poodle.
- How was this list of dogs for families who want a low-shedding dog chosen?
- Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for families who want a 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.