Research guide

Best apartment dogs that do not shed much

A source-backed shortlist using barking, energy, shedding, grooming, and drooling trait signals.

Whippet dog

Whippet

Best trait signals: needs less grooming, dog-friendly.

Lhasa Apso dog

Lhasa Apso

Best trait signals: sheds less, more protective.

Shih Tzu dog

Shih Tzu

Best trait signals: sheds less, dog-friendly.

Maltese dog

Maltese

Best trait signals: sheds less, drools less.

French Bulldog dog

French Bulldog

Best trait signals: more playful, needs less grooming.

Rottweiler dog

Rottweiler

Best trait signals: easier to train, more protective.

Mastiff dog

Mastiff

Best trait signals: more protective, needs less grooming.

Newfoundland dog

Newfoundland

Best trait signals: more protective, welcomes strangers.

Saint Bernard dog

Saint Bernard

Best trait signals: more protective, kid-friendly.

Boston Terrier dog

Boston Terrier

Best trait signals: more playful, welcomes strangers.

Pug dog

Pug

Best trait signals: more playful, welcomes strangers.

Bichon Frise dog

Bichon Frise

Best trait signals: sheds less, welcomes strangers.

Bullmastiff dog

Bullmastiff

Best trait signals: more protective, needs less grooming.

Bulldog dog

Bulldog

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

Basset Hound dog

Basset Hound

Best trait signals: dog-friendly, kid-friendly.