Low-shedding family dogs

Shetland Sheepdog

Best trait signals: easier to train, more protective.

Labrador Retriever

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

Golden Retriever

Best trait signals: easier to train, welcomes strangers.

Miniature American Shepherd

Best trait signals: easier to train, dog-friendly.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Shih Tzu

Best trait signals: sheds less, dog-friendly.

Havanese

Best trait signals: more playful, welcomes strangers.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Best trait signals: easier to train, kid-friendly.

Vizsla

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

Bichon Frise

Best trait signals: sheds less, welcomes strangers.

Portuguese Water Dog

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

English Cocker Spaniel

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

Cocker Spaniel

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

Bernese Mountain Dog

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

Whippet

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

Boston Terrier

Best trait signals: more playful, welcomes strangers.

Poodle

Best trait signals: easier to train, sheds less.

Beagle

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

Australian Shepherd

Best trait signals: easier to train, kid-friendly.

Papillon

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

Rat Terrier

Best trait signals: easier to train, more playful.

French Bulldog

Best trait signals: more playful, needs less grooming.

Doberman Pinscher

Best trait signals: easier to train, more protective.

Siberian Husky

Best trait signals: more playful, welcomes strangers.