For allergy sufferers, the AKC recommends hypoallergenic bichons. French for "fluffy white dog," their cotton balls are soft. Their small size is ideal for cozy living spaces.
Ancient Greek lap dogs weigh seven pounds. Even during marathon cuddles, their all-white coats won't cause allergies. You can trim their soft fur or let it grow long.
Curious Havanese dogs have silky, long coats in many colors. Carry their long low-shedding coats like royalty. Many owners cut them shorter for maintenance.
Long-coated sweet hounds need grooming. Their long, shiny hair tangles without grooming because they were bred for Afghanistan's mountains. "Man's best friend" is grooming.
Basenjis, African hunting dogs, don't howl and yap like most hounds. They have short, fine hair that sheds little. Basenjis are catlike and self-groom.
For allergy sufferers, coarse-haired terriers shed less than other breeds. Cairn terriers—Toto from The Wizard of Oz—are beloved for their fearlessness.
Fur-puffed Edlington terriers resemble lambs. These cuddly terriers are great watchdogs. Dog show stylists curl wooly coats. A snuggly pet can have a low-maintenance short clip.
Lhasa Apsos were bred to guard Himalayan monasteries and palaces. Adult Lhasas are often kept in the "puppy cut" to reduce trimming. Fluffy furballs groom faster, but longer fur looks better.
Poodles are hypoallergenic. Sizes include standard, toy, and miniature. The smart, easy-to-train poodle is a U.S. favorite. The cute "poodle clip" protects swimming dogs' joints and organs.
Poodles are hypoallergenic. Sizes include standard, toy, and miniature. The smart, easy-to-train poodle is a U.S. favorite. The cute "poodle clip" protects swimming dogs' joints and organs.