19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

If you're interested in a schnauzer, they come in three sizes: miniature, standard and giant. They have a dense, wiry, two-layer coat that doesn't shed, but does require grooming — including their little mustaches!

Not only do poodles of every size (there are three: standard, miniature and toy) look great in a variety of outlandish hairdos, they're mostly hypoallergenic (meaning that most people who suffer from dog allergies won't experience symptoms). They're also extremely intelligent and loyal, but require regular haircuts.

Like the poodle, these friendly little puffballs are charismatic and "relatively hypoallergenic," according to the American Kennel Club. However, they seem to be prone to skin allergies themselves, though this condition is generally pretty easy to treat.

Yorkies have a single coat of long, silky hair that rarely sheds because, unlike other dogs, they don't have an undercoat. These little dogs have a ton of personality, but also require a lot of time at the groomer.

These energetic, eager-to-please family dogs have dense, curly, waterproof coats. Although they require grooming, you can crop their curls close or do something more dramatic and poodle-like.

Westies look like they were made for a life of leisure, but they were originally bred in Scotland to hunt rats. Their white coats, like their demeanors, are rougher than they might appear, but they don't shed much, although they require frequent brushing to keep their coats from matting.

The only dog breed native to Cuba, Havanese have long, non-shedding, silky coats that take a variety of hairstyles well — you can even twist it into long cords. Since they were bred in the city, they make very sociable and lively city companions.

Small, sleek and fast, whippets look like small greyhounds. While they shed a bit, they're considered low shedders, but shouldn't be brought into a household with severe pet allergies.

Unmistakable when allowed to grow its coat out into signature dreadlocks, or "cords," the Puli is a small, acrobatic herder that needs plenty of exercise. And whether you keep their coats corded, brushed out or cropped, grooming will always be a big part of your life.

Also known as a "Mexican hairless," the Xolo comes in three sizes and many of them don't have any hair — although there is a coated variety. The hairless xolo doesn't shed, but is not hypoallergenic because they do have dander, even without hair. If you have a pet allergy, it's important to discern whether you're allergic to the hair or the dander before adopting one of these high spirited, sensitive dogs.

These brave little non-shedding dogs have been kept by Europeans for over 500 years, and their name is German for "little lion."

These distinguished-looking, medium-sized dogs look a lot like greyhounds with extremely long hair that tends to snarl if not tended to. Although a bit aloof, they're great family pets that require plenty of exercise.

Bred for 1,000 years in the Himalayas where they guarded Buddhist monasteries, Lhasa apso are small, hardy dogs whose hypoallergenic coat will just keep on growing unless groomed regularly.

These tiny, grouchy-looking pooches come in two coat types: smooth like a pug or rough like a terrier. They're hypoallergenic but not great with children.

The basenji is an African hunting dog, and in addition to not shedding they also don't bark. That doesn't mean, though, that they can't communicate — they yodel like a higher-pitched Chewbacca when they need something.

These tiny, glossy white dogs look like puppies their entire lives, and just like your children, you'll be brushing their long, lustrous, hypoallergenic coats daily.

Like a chihuahua with a hairless body and long, glossy topknot, forelocks and flag at the end of its tail, a Chinese crested doesn't shed but you need to remember the sunblock and the tiny little vest for it to wear in cold weather.

Known as the "Royal Dog of Madagascar," the Coton de Tulear is thought to have made its way to the island during a shipwreck in the 17th century or earlier. With a fluffy white top coat and a sparkling personality, this rare breed is known as a non-shedder.

With a square head and a rough, wiry coat, this scrappy little terrier doesn't shed and also doesn't require much grooming at all.