Browse Low-Allergen Breeds By Height:
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
Yorkshire Terrier
Height: 7-8"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #11
Why Hypoallergenic: Human-like hair sheds very little
Best For: City dwellers
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Toy Poodle
Height: <10
Weight: 4-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #5
Why Hypoallergenic: Curly coat traps dander; minimal shedding
Best For: Families, apartment living, allergy sufferers
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Maltese
Height: 7-9"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #37
Why Hypoallergenic: Silky hair sheds minimally
Best For: Lap dogs and small spaces
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Affenpinscher
Height: 9-11.5"
Weight: 7-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 3/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #162
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry coat sheds minimally
Best For: Apartments, experienced owners
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Cairn Terrier
Height: 9.5-10"
Weight: 13-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #71
Why Hypoallergenic: Harsh double coat traps dander
Best For: Active families, yards
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Shih Tzu
Height: 9-11"
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #20
Why Hypoallergenic: Hair-like coat with minimal shedding
Best For: Low-energy households
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Coton de Tulear
Height: 9-11"
Weight: 8-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #92
Why Hypoallergenic: Cotton-like coat sheds very little
Best For: Companionship, seniors
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Havanese
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 7-13 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #25
Why Hypoallergenic: Silky coat traps dander
Best For: Families, therapy work
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Norfolk Terrier
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 11-12 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 3/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #130
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry double coat sheds minimally
Best For: Active families, apartments
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Norwich Terrier
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 11-12 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 3/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #104
Why Hypoallergenic: Hard, wiry coat traps dander
Best For: City living, active owners
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Bichon Frise
Height: 9-12"
Weight: 12-18 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #46
Why Hypoallergenic: Hair-like coat sheds minimally
Best For: Apartments and families with allergies
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Chinese Crested
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 8-12 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5 (Hairless) / 2/5 (Powderpuff)
Grooming Needs: 3/5 (Hairless) / 4/5 (Powderpuff)
AKC Popularity: #68
Why Hypoallergenic: Little to no hair (Hairless variety)
Best For: Warm climates and allergy sufferers
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Scottish Terrier
Height: 10"
Weight: 18-22 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #54
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry coat traps dander
Best For: Confident owners, small homes
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 18-24 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #180
Why Hypoallergenic: Unique, non-shedding coat with mix of hard and soft hair
Best For: Family companions, moderate activity homes
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Löwchen
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #154
Why Hypoallergenic: Non-shedding hair coat traps dander
Best For: Companionship, attentive owners
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Toy Xoloitzcuintli
Height: 10-14"
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: #119
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless variety has no shedding coat
Best For: Warm climates, allergy sufferers
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Miniature Poodle
Height: 10-15"
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #5
Why Hypoallergenic: Curly coat traps dander; minimal shedding
Best For: Families, singles, and allergy sufferers
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Miniature Schnauzer
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 11-20 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 3/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #18
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry coat traps dander
Best For: Active households
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Peruvian Inca Orchid
(Viringo) - Small
Height: 10-16"
Weight: 9-17 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless or minimal coat produces little dander
Best For: Companionship, attentive owners
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Border Terrier
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 11.5-15.5 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #98
Why Hypoallergenic: Low-shedding, wiry coat produces less dander
Best For: Active families, rural environments
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Bedlington Terrier
Height: 15-17.5"
Weight: 17-23 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #134
Why Hypoallergenic: Unique lamb-like curls
Best For: Moderate-energy families
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Basenji
Height: 16-17"
Weight: 22-24 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: #80
Why Hypoallergenic: Short coat, minimal dander
Best For: Experienced owners, warm climates
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Miniature Xoloitzcuintli
Height: 14-18"
Weight: 15-30 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: #119
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless variety has no shedding coat
Best For: Warm climates, allergy sufferers
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Lagotto Romagnolo
Height: 16-19"
Weight: 24-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #78
Why Hypoallergenic: Tight curls trap dander
Best For: Truffle hunters and allergy sufferers
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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #75
Why Hypoallergenic: Silky single coat sheds minimally
Best For: Active families
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Kerry Blue Terrier
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 33-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #135
Why Hypoallergenic: Soft, wavy coat sheds minimally
Best For: Active families, farm dogs
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Peruvian Inca Orchid
(Viringo) - Medium
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 17-26 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless or minimal coat produces little dander
Best For: Companionship, attentive owners
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Spanish Water Dog
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #147
Why Hypoallergenic: Corded coat traps dander
Best For: Herding, agility training
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Standard Schnauzer
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #91
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry coat traps dander
Best For: Active households
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Portuguese Water Dog
Height: 17-23"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #45
Why Hypoallergenic: Non-shedding curly coat
Best For: Active families (popular with allergy sufferers)
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Standard Xoloitzcuintli
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 30-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: #119
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless variety has no shedding coat
Best For: Warm climates, allergy sufferers
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Barbet
Height: 19-24.5"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 3/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #142
Why Hypoallergenic: Curly, woolly coat is non-shedding
Best For: Active families, water activities
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Irish Water Spaniel
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #177
Why Hypoallergenic: Tight curls minimize dander
Best For: Active families, water activities
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Standard Poodle
Height: Over 15"
Weight: 40-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #5
Why Hypoallergenic: Curly coat traps dander; minimal shedding
Best For: Families, singles, and allergy sufferers
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Peruvian Inca Orchid
(Viringo) - Large
Height: 20-26"
Weight: 26-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 1/5
AKC Popularity: Rare
Why Hypoallergenic: Hairless or minimal coat produces little dander
Best For: Companion, attentive owners
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Afghan Hound
Height: 25-27"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #110
Why Hypoallergenic: Single coat produces less dander
Best For: Experienced owners
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Giant Schnauzer
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 55-95 lbs
Energy: 5/5
Shedding: 2/5
Grooming Needs: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #57
Why Hypoallergenic: Wiry coat traps dander
Best For: Active households
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