2 Standard Poodle
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Elegant, athletic, hardy, and clever. These are a few of the Standard Poodles best qualities. And, you’ve probably already heard: they are at the top of their class with incredible intelligence.
Despite looking a little “dainty”, these are hardy animals that love a little rough play and going for long walks.
With their intelligence and energy combined, they can become bored and resort to finding trouble as an outlet. Daily run and training will keep them content.
Maltese
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Energetic and elegant – the perfect way to describe the Maltese. A princess (or prince) that prefers the finer things in life, and often that also includes running, playing, and spending time with loved ones.
The Maltese become very attached to their owners, and they don’t like being left alone. They also become protective of their owners, which makes them suspicious of strangers, children, or other dogs.
Maltese are incredibly intelligent, easy to train, and have minimal shedding. They’re perfectly happy to lounge with their owners, and go for long walks in the summer.
Their white elegant hair requires daily upkeep and maintenance.
French Bulldog
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There is no dog quite like a Frenchie. Their unique bat-like ears, their large square head, and not to mention their silly personality.French Bulldogs are friendly, curious, and wrinkly little comedians. They’re good at making friends and fit perfectly into family life. They typically don’t bark much, but they do tend to grunt when excited or annoyed.
Due to being flat-faced they tend to have trouble breathing. Too much exercise, or too much heat exposure should be avoided. Also, Frenchies tend to have health issues that require numerous vet visits (which could be costly).
Top 10 Low Maintenance Dog Breeds – TopTenz
We’ve selected 30 breeds that are easy to own (in one way or another). We then ranked each one based on our “low maintenance” criteria.
So if you’re a first time owner, or busy with life – our ratings can find a dog that suits your lifestyle.
Before we get started we have to ask: “What is low maintenance?” Do you want a dog that’s easy to train? That doesn’t shed? Great with kids and good for seniors? A dog that is lazy and prefers to lounge all day? Or maybe it’s all of the above?
We realize low maintenance can mean different things to different people. We’ve rated each breed on all these traits so you can decide easier.
These aren’t hard rules, our ratings are more like guidelines. There is always exceptions and it varies with each individual dog.
For example: it’s possible that you might end up with a very energetic dog that is supposed to be quite lazy.
Don’t expect a low maintenance dog from the very first day you adopt. You’ll have to spend some time and effort to get your dog to a comfortable level of training.
But once you and your dog have a routine – rest assured they’ll calm down and enjoy the easy life.
Friendliness is a broad rating based on how these breeds react to people and other dogs.
Easy to Train is simply based on their receptiveness to learning. While some breeds are very keen to learning, others may be more stubborn.
Good With Kids asks the question of how well they respond to children being in the home. A low rating means these dogs will dislike young ones.
Easy to Groom asks; will your dog require a lot of brushing? or trips to the groomer? Remember: different breeds (and hair types) have different grooming needs.
Energy Level is based on how lazy or energetic your dog is. A 5-star rating means this dog is always ready to play. A 1-Star rating means this is a lazy dog breed. Keep in mind most puppies are energetic until they mature.
Can Be Left Alone. Dogs are social animals, and in nearly all cases dogs simply do not like being left alone. If you’re often away for long hours then it’s recommended you do not get a dog. Or, have someone take care of them while you’re away.