Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Discover the best hypoallergenic dog breeds perfect for allergy sufferers. These breeds produce fewer allergens and are ideal for people with pet allergies.
What Makes a Dog Hypoallergenic?
Low Shedding
Hypoallergenic dogs typically have curly or wiry coats that don't shed much, reducing the amount of dander and hair in your home.
Less Dander
These breeds produce less dander (dead skin cells) which is the main cause of pet allergies in humans.
Regular Grooming
Most hypoallergenic breeds require regular grooming to maintain their coat and reduce allergens.
Size Variety
From tiny Toy Poodles to large Standard Poodles, there's a hypoallergenic breed for every lifestyle.
large
Poodle (Standard)
Germany/France
Energy: High
Intelligent
Active
Alert
small
Yorkshire Terrier
England
Energy: Moderate
Bold
Confident
Intelligent
small
Maltese
Malta
Energy: Moderate
Gentle
Playful
Affectionate
small
Shih Tzu
China
Energy: Low
Affectionate
Playful
Outgoing
small
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
England
Energy: Moderate
Affectionate
Gentle
Playful
small
Scottish Terrier
Scotland
Energy: Moderate
Independent
Alert
Bold
small
West Highland White Terrier
Scotland
Energy: Moderate
Loyal
Alert
Hardy
small
Poodle
Germany/France
Energy: Moderate
Intelligent
Active
Alert
small
Poodle (Miniature)
Germany/France
Energy: High
Intelligent
Active
Alert
small
Bichon Frise
France
Energy: Moderate
Playful
Curious
Peppy
small
Cairn Terrier
Scotland
Energy: High
Alert
Cheerful
Intelligent
small
Norfolk Terrier
England
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
small
Norwich Terrier
England
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
small
Sealyham Terrier
Wales
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
small
Silky Terrier
Australia
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Skye Terrier
Scotland
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
medium
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Ireland
Energy: High
Affectionate
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Welsh Terrier
Wales
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
large
Airedale Terrier
England
Energy: High
Intelligent
Alert
Confident
small
Bedlington Terrier
England
Energy: High
Gentle
Intelligent
Loyal
small
Border Terrier
England
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Hardy
small
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Scotland
Energy: Moderate
Independent
Intelligent
Hardy
medium
German Pinscher
Germany
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
medium
Standard Schnauzer
Germany
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
large
Giant Schnauzer
Germany
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Miniature Schnauzer
Germany
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Affenpinscher
Germany
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Brussels Griffon
Belgium
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Havanese
Cuba
Energy: Moderate
Affectionate
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Japanese Chin
Japan
Energy: Low
Gentle
Intelligent
Loyal
small
King Charles Spaniel
England
Energy: Low
Gentle
Affectionate
Intelligent
small
Lowchen
France
Energy: Moderate
Affectionate
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibet
Energy: Moderate
Alert
Intelligent
Independent
medium
Tibetan Terrier
Tibet
Energy: Moderate
Gentle
Intelligent
Loyal
small
Toy Fox Terrier
United States
Energy: High
Alert
Intelligent
Energetic
small
Yorkshire Terrier (Long Coat)
England
Energy: Moderate
Bold
Confident
Intelligent
small
Zuchon
United States
Energy: Moderate
Affectionate
Intelligent
Energetic
medium
Portuguese Water Dog
Portugal
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
Spanish Water Dog
Spain
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
Lagotto Romagnolo
Italy
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
Barbet
France
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
large
Irish Water Spaniel
Ireland
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
American Water Spaniel
United States
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Canada
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
large
Curly Coated Retriever
England
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
large
Flat Coated Retriever
England
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
large
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
United States
Energy: High
Intelligent
Energetic
Loyal
medium
American Eskimo Dog
United States
Energy: High
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
small
American Hairless Terrier
United States
Energy: High
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
medium
Barbado da Terceira
Portugal
Energy: High
Intelligent
Loyal
Alert
small
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
France
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Energetic
Intelligent
medium
Bearded Collie
Scotland
Energy: High
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
large
Beauceron
France
Energy: High
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
large
Bergamasco Shepherd
Italy
Energy: Moderate
Intelligent
Loyal
Patient
large
Bouvier des Flandres
Belgium
Energy: Moderate
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
medium
Airedale
England
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Bouvier
Belgium
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Cavapoo
Australia
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Cockapoo
United States
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Labradoodle
Australia
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Medium Poodle
France/Germany
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Standard Poodle
France/Germany
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Curly Retriever
Various
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
medium
Spanish Waterdog
Spain
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Loyal
Intelligent
small
American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)
Germany
Energy: Moderate
Friendly
Alert
Reserved
Tips for Living with Hypoallergenic Dogs
Regular Grooming
Brush your dog regularly and bathe them every 4-6 weeks to keep allergens to a minimum.
Clean Living Space
Vacuum frequently and use air purifiers to reduce allergens in your home.
Allergy Testing
Consider getting an allergy test to confirm which specific allergens affect you.
Consult Your Doctor
Talk to your doctor about allergy management strategies before getting a dog.