Italian Greyhound
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Similar to their larger Greyhound cousins, the Italian Greyhound is known as an athletic breed. But what you might not expect is these dogs to have a very calm and lovable demeanor.
While they love a good run, they especially love nap time and warming up with their owners.
They can still be shy with strangers, and a little timid outside the comfort of their home. But with a little early socialization they can build confidence and overcome their nervous behavior.
Training can sometimes be challenging, especially with potty training. However, these dogs are incredibly sensitive to scolding or negative training.
Miniature Schnauzer
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Unlimited energy and the world’s biggest heart, that’s what you get with a Schnauzer. Their enthusiasm and affection knows no bounds, and you can expect this guy to be bouncing off the wall with them.
Schnauzers love to be the center of attention, they’ll put on a show for you and your friends and are amazing comedians.
Daily exercise is crucial for the Schnauzer, or they may take their boredom out by being destructive.
They are at the top of their class, and in a calm environment can learn very quickly. Mental stimulation is just as important at physical for the Schnauzer, and they crave learning and exploring.
1 Toy Poodle
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Poodles are at the top of their class, being ranked as one of the most intelligent dog breeds.
Poodles live for learning and training, so they need daily exercise or they might result to bad behavior.
At a young age they are full of energy with plenty of “talking” to do, and sometimes they go look for trouble by digging and running. They need a assertive leader to set the rules, or they may take the roll upon themselves, which can lead to aggressive behavior. They tend to grow calmer as they mature, but still need ways to stimulate their body and mind.
We recommend getting the right kind of brush for your poodle to save you some headaches.
Top 7 Low Energy Hypoallergenic Dogs That Don’t Shed
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.