These 15 Adorable Dog Breeds Don't Shed, So Say Hello to a Fur-Free Home

If you find it impossible to self-identify as exclusively a dog person or a cat person, Basenjis are a nice middle ground. They're known for cat-like behaviour, which includes keeping their short coats clean (so they hardly shed). They can be stubborn, but they're smart and are not typically loud like most hounds — the noise they make is described as a mix between a chortle and a yodel.

Whether standard, miniature, or toy, poodles are all great hypoallergenic options. Poodles are often associated with fancy show dogs, but these pups have a lot more to offer than looking pretty — they're wickedly smart, versatile, and athletic. Turns out the purpose of that "poodle cut" is to protect their joints and vital organs. Just be aware that their curly hair can mat easily, so regular brushing (all the way to the skin) and grooming is non-negotiable.

These little fluffballs average around seven pounds (perfect lapdog size), and they're entirely hypoallergenic. They're known for their sweeping long hair, but they shed infrequently. Many owners keep their luscious locks short for easier maintenance — a full-length 'do requires daily brushing and regular baths and coat conditioning.

Feisty, brave, and bossy, Yorkies have silky-soft hair that's more like human hair than dog fur, and make the perfect hypoallergenic lapdog. They shed infrequently, but when their hair is long, the part on the top of the head must be trimmed or pulled into a topknot to avoid eye irritation (so yes, that stylish bun actually serves a purpose). And of course, they can be just as sassy as they look.

This thousand-year-old breed turns into a certifiable fluffball if you keep their hair short (plus, it makes grooming easier). However, even their long hair (which characteristically falls to the floor on both sides of the body) only sheds infrequently.

They may look small, but there's plenty of energy hiding under their trademark long fun. A Havanese need daily grooming, but their fur can be trimmed short for easier maintenance. Lucky, these native Cuban dogs look cute no matter what hairdo you give them.

Almost anything bred with a poodle won't shed much, if at all. Labradoodlesare sweet and playful dogs, and infinitely pet-able, with all that soft, curly fur.

Salukis are one of the oldest known dog breeds. Known for their graceful stature and feathered or smooth coat, they only occasionally shed — and are one of the cleanest dog breeds out there, requiring very little bathing.