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If you are looking for a small breed dog, you might consider this tiny breed!
The Cockapoo is a cross between a cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle. It is a hybrid dog that is sometimes referred to as a “spoodle” or “cockerpoo” and is one of the small dogs that don’t shed. The US began breeding them in the 1960’s they can range in size from 6 pounds to about 20 pounds and come in all sorts of color variations.
In general, the Cockapoo is quite sweet natured and affectionate. An alert sociable dog, the Cockapoo strives to please its owner and gets along well with children when under supervision. Training should begin young and there are times when jealousy rears its head if their owners pay too much attention to other animals. These little guys are quite intelligent and are the perfect small pet dog for companionship.
These dogs are ideal for someone that suffers with allergies as they are one of the no shed dog breeds. The coat of the Cockapoo will vary from dog to dog. Some will have the sleeker coat of the spaniel, while others may have curlier, coarser fur like a Poodle. For many Cockapoo's, their hair will be a mixture somewhere between the two. This means that daily brushing will be required in order to keep the hair healthy and mat free and clipped at least once a year to maintain their coat.
As with a lot of smaller dogs they tend to be quite long-lived, and it's not unusual for Cockapoos to live to 15 years or more. When you are looking for small dogs that don’t shed, be sure to put the Cockapoo high on your list!
Small dogs that don't shed are my very favorite dogs! This is Houdini Clarke, a 5 year old Maltese, getting ready to report the latest weather news from the Isles of Capri, Florida. Tropical Strom Fay made landfall about 5 miles from our home Monday and while the damage was minor, it is still worthy of a quick report for the BARK news!
Houdini reports that the electricity has finally been turned on again after two days so he can now stay cool in the AC'd house and the boil water notice has been lifted. He can once again enjoy his favorite reverse osmosis water without it being boiled first.
The Havanese is a small sturdy dog with a lot of charm. They can come in many different colors and weighs in at about 7-13 pounds. The long silky coat may be shown either brushed or corded. A resident of Havana for three centuries, it is the National Dog of Cuba. The Havanese carries its head high, plumed tail carried loosely over the back, and a springy gait, it makes his outline unmistakable. When he is shown in the ring, the Havanese should look in excellent condition, but never so elaborately coifed as to preclude an impromptu romp in the leaves.
This little dog of Havana became a family dog extraordinaire, playmate of children, watchdog, and herder of the family poultry flock. During the Cuban revolution, a handful of them found their way into this country and by the end of the 1970’s a new gene pool was being built up. Pretty COOL!
While these small dogs don’t shed, they do need frequent brushing and combing, or they will become a matted mess. If you can't commit to the brushing, you have to commit to frequent trimming to keep the coat short, neat, and healthy.
These little guys are great watch dogs and are quick to sound the alarm if something new is going on, so good training is a must. In addition, they can be difficult to housebreak so consistency is a must.
Along with their considerable charm, Havanese also come with a high price tag, so don’t be surprised with a price tag over a thousand dollars. As always when you go to purchase a new dog, due your homework and spend time with the breeder and puppies.
So when you are looking for small dogs that dont shed, perhaps you should put a Havanese on your to "look at" list.
Sometimes it is tough to find the perfect dog for your family, especially if have any small kids. Most parents have a tendency to shy away from smaller dogs because of reputations certain small breeds have for snapping. This is not so with the delightful Bichon Frise. You will find yourself with a dog that adores attention and socializing.Bichon Frise dogs definitely have the poodle type coat with more curls than Shirley Temple could shake a stick at. Two little black round eyes and a button nose give the face so much expression. Their tail curls up, making it look like they strut as they walk.
Something to consider before getting a Bichon Frise is grooming. While the Bichon does not shed and is considered to be hypo allergenic, they do require a lot of grooming and can be high maintenance in that area. It is best if their coat is brushed out on a daily basis, but weekly is a must to avoid tangles and matted spots. Professional grooming is highly recommended every four to six weeks. Some owners choose the “puppy cut” look, which keeps the coat very short.
A shedding dog can really be a problem for many people. There are many reasons for wanting to have a non shed dog, but of course the number one reason is allergies. You may be in love with your puppy, but if every time he is near you sneeze, cough or have other allergic reactions then you know that
this is not the dog for you.
There are several hypoallergenic dog breeds are more suitable for dog owners and they are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. No dog is 100% allergy free, but you need to judge each individual allergic reaction and how it occurs. Before adopting a dog you need to spend a minimum of 30 minutes confined to a small area with the dog, evaluate for any allergic reaction, instead of getting any allergies, after the dog is welcomed into your home.
All dogs have different coat types and the ones that shed the least are the single coated dog breeds. I say shed the least, because all dogs, except for the hairless ones loose hair, but the single coated dog hair is something that has to be combed or brushed to remove the lost hairs versus the double coated dogs whose hair and fur flies all over the house, furniture and your clothes. The single coated dog has hair very similar to humans, where the hair comes out and is removed by the hair brush. In addition, these single coated dogs really do not have dander. Dander is one of the leading causes of allergic reactions.
The small dogs that don’t shed are usually the best for home owners that are not extremely active or for apartment dwellers that don’t have the room for a large dog to romp around. If you have a toy poodle, Maltese or Bichon Frise, they can get their exercise right in the house running from room to room which is also a big plus for allergy sufferers. They don’t have to go outside and subject themselves to the various seasonal pollens in the air.
Small breeds are also great because caring for them is cheaper as they don’t eat as much and can be a lot easier to handle for elderly folks. It is easier to travel with a small dog as many will fit into a bag that you carry on your shoulder or a small carrier that will fit under an airplane seat. If you are traveling in the car, they certainly take up much less room.
Never underestimate the “guard dog” abilities of the smaller breeds. Many of them are as aggressive as large dogs and most make great watch dogs. They know when something is not right in their area and they aren’t afraid to tell you.
Some of the top small dogs that don’t shed are the:
These are just a few and in the coming weeks we will blog about all of them and their special attributes! One thing is for sure, when it comes to small dogs that dont shed, once you have one you will never want to go back!