Easy-care dog breeds: Breeds that rarely shed and smell less

Created: 09/26/2022, 16:30

Some dog breeds are easier to care for than others because they shed less and smell less.

Anyone who attaches great importance to this should inform themselves well in advance.

Many people have a dog in their own house, which makes them happy and always gives them new adventures.

But for some, a dog becomes a problem, especially if it sheds a lot of hair or has an unpleasant odor.

If you want to avoid this from the outset, you should choose a dog breed that sheds less hair and doesn't smell as strongly.

We tell you what they are.

Easy-care dog breeds: Which dogs hardly shed

Poodles hardly shed and smell little.

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How much care a dog needs plays an important role in the purchase decision.

Potential dog owners have to spend more time caring for the coat of long-haired dogs - and last but not least, the apartment also requires more cleaning due to the loss of hair.

Therefore, many buyers consciously choose a dog breed that is easy to care for in this respect.

So much in advance: Every dog ​​sheds.

This is unavoidable.

Regardless of coat length, a dog needs good grooming and owners need to brush their four-legged friend several times a week.

But some dogs are less prone to shedding than others, including the following dog breeds:

• poodle

• schnauzer

• Havanese

• Maltese

• terrier

If you want a clean home, choose one of these breeds because they don't shed much.

Dogs with little hair loss are also more suitable for allergy sufferers.

Although an allergic reaction when coming into contact with a dog can never be ruled out, the shorter the fur, the less allergic people will react to the dog.

Doctors are available to answer such questions and provide information.

Easy-care dog breeds: which smell less?

Dogs, like humans, have their own smell because they are mammals.

There are therefore no odorless dog breeds.

How much a dog smells also depends on grooming.

Even dogs with a slight inherent odor can stink if the owners do not take care of them.

Nevertheless, there are dog breeds that smell less.

This includes:

• Maltese

• Briard

• Dalmatian

• Shih Tzu

• poodle

• boxer

• Pomeranian

• dachshund

Maltese and Poodle meet the requirements of a dog that sheds little and has little smell, but these dog breeds also need the right care.

The fact that some dog breeds smell less is related to the amount of skin folds.

A Maltese smells little because the small amount of skin folds means that dirt can hardly settle.

An unpleasant smell cannot always be avoided, especially when dogs get wet.

Then they often stink because the body heat evaporates the water in their fur.

This is not as pronounced in dogs with little smell, but they also develop clear vapors.

Easy-care dog breeds: Owners must bear this in mind

Even if dogs smell and shed little, they are not necessarily easy to care for.

Every dog ​​needs to be bathed or brushed.

How much care a dog needs depends on the dog breed and cannot be answered in general terms.

Owners prevent hair loss and bad odors if they brush their four-legged friend at least once a week and bathe them once a month.

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Wire-haired breeds like the Schnauzer need a trim once a month.

This strengthens the fur and promotes growth.

What looks painful to owners feels good to dogs while minimizing hair loss.

Dog owners only have a limited influence on some factors, for example the texture of the fur.

Dogs change their fur in summer and winter.

When changing, there is greater hair loss, which accordingly requires more care.

At this time, dogs should be brushed daily.

What owners have control over is the feed.

Poor feed quality or food intolerance promote the loss of fur, but also the dog's bad smell.

If there is a suspicion of a food intolerance, dog owners must visit the veterinarian and adjust their diet.

In such cases, nutritional advice specializing in dogs can also help.