Dogs that don't shed a lot of hair
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We fancy getting a dog soon, however my partner doesn't fancy hoovering up dog hair every day 
What species shed small amounts of hair? I know that all dogs will shed some, but also aware that some shed less than others. Someone recommended a West Highland Terrier which is looking good so far but were wondering what the other options may be
Thanks!
What species shed small amounts of hair? I know that all dogs will shed some, but also aware that some shed less than others. Someone recommended a West Highland Terrier which is looking good so far but were wondering what the other options may be
Thanks!
Greyhound!
Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
gog440 said:
Greyhound!
Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
Don't they chase anything going? Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
AtticusFinch said:
gog440 said:
Greyhound!
Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
Don't they chase anything going? Easy to look after, big enough that a bloke doesnt look daft walking it but they curl up pretty small and they tend to be very healthy, they dont have the problems with inbreeding that a lot of breeds get. They are also really affectionate and good with kids/
http://www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk/
We have had ours 2 years and he is lovely
It depends on the dog obviously but in the 2 years we have had ours he has chased the sum total of 1 duck (it looked at him funny I think ) and 1 squirrel (that ran away).
We routinely walk our dog off the lead so he could chase things if he wanted but tbh it takes waaaaay too much effort so he doesnt bother.
AdiT said:
Mine was/is my first dog... but I did hear that statement a lot when I first got him. He's turned out OK. Think the trick is to pick a quiet pup and leave the "fun" ones to other people.
Brave you! I think its because some of their breed characteristics are quite hard to manage if you've not got experience of dogs in general... like their prey-drive, high energy levels and their propencity to be "independent thinkers" (read: stubborn!). 
All add up to quite a complicated package!We picked the 6 week old puppy (english bull terrier) who was trying to biff her rather large father on the nose with her tiny, tiny puppy paw! Boy, was she frustrated about being behind bars at the point in time!
OP - I'm of the opinion that all dogs will shed, it's just as you point out, some will shed more than others. Shed fur from smaller breed, finer haired, short coat dog will obviously be less noticeable than, say, a newfie shedding... on which note, daschund is a good call!
) Wheaten Terrier (my sister has one)
not only does it not shed hair but She has pet hair allergy and is fine with it...it is a Lovey dog.
Have a read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft-coated_Wheaten_T...
not only does it not shed hair but She has pet hair allergy and is fine with it...it is a Lovey dog.
Have a read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft-coated_Wheaten_T...
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