Non-shedding breeds....

There are no French wirehaired Pointers registered in this country I'm afraid - you could look at the German Wirehaired pointer - not sure if these shed though but they look almost identical !

What about the Curly Coated Retriever ? - very smart intelligent breed with a non - shedding coat. Or look at some of the more recent imports such as the Spanish Water Dog ( Lagotto)or the French Barbet. You could consider the corded breeds such as the Hungarian Puli or Komondor but these do have a tendenecy to pong a bit
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Or there are a number of terrier breeds which do not shed - look at the Kerry Blue terrier, the Airdale, Wire Haired Fox Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten ( LOVELY breed that deserves to be more popular) ...in fact most of the wire coated terrier breeds are non-moulting - bear in mind though that most teriers are yappy and more than ready to scrap with other dogs - the exception being the Soft Coated wheaten which has more of a gundog type of character.



By the way a Labradoodle will have a 50:50 chance of shedding it's coat - it depends if it takes after the Lab half or the Poodle half in this respect - and you will have no way of knowing until it's first moult !.


Hope this helps
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I agree with Seza. I have a salt and pepper standard schnauzer and she is brilliant. I have her stripped every 3 months and she doesn't shed at all. She has a great temperament and doesn't bark more than most other dogs. ie when someone rings the door bell or if there is a strange noise outside... She is slightly taller than a cocker spaniel.
She is great around horses, historically they were dogs who lived in stables.
 
I have a mini schnauzer and she is great. Doesn't shed (although hates getting brushed!) She isn't a yappy dog, when she barks, she barks for a reason eg strangers at the door, she is quite protective but not viciously so. She is quite big for being a mini and people have asked if she is actually a standard.
 
WHIPPET!!!!!!!!!!

my polly has to be the cutest, friendliest and funniest dog in the world (ask Piaffe if you dont believe me!) they have so much character its untrue, dont need much walking - once a day. they love being outside (Polly happily spends hours snuffling around in the garden) but they hate the rain or cold weather!!! So lots of coats are needed!!

Oh, and BEWARE they are theifs of the highest standard!!!!!!!!!!
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I want a standard Poodle and trained as canine beautician.
The trim was in fact as mentioned earlier to aid them in their work as a hunting dog.
At one time they were called French Poodles but that was because the trim was designed by a french man. The clip called the Lion clip as seen in the show ring was to keep hind limbs clear for swimming and the pompoms on the joints to aid warmth the topknot tied up to keep hair out of the eyes and the chest kept longer for warmth,
The continental used as well in the show ring is simply an extention of the Lion clip. Most owners go for the simply Lamp Clip, pompom on the head and body clipped fairly short the legs trimmed to look like trousers and the face and feet and top part of the tail shaved. They do look smart when done at approx every 6-8 weeks depending on the dog.
The breed is a very clever intelligent breed and a very good hunting dog and retriever. They excell at obedience and agility not as swift as the Borders but still very good. It is owners who make the Toy size handbag dogs. But they are still good charactures and can make good dogs for home. It is like any breed work with its natural ability and traits and go along to good training schools who teach you to learn to handle your dog and they become super members of the household.
I have owned lots of setters and my fav the Gordon Setter and a English Pointer and discovered GSD who became my favorites. But now having lost my last one a week and half ago I feel time for a change and look for a Standard Poodle hopefully via rescue.
Most short haired breeds shed coats, I think all do in fact but dont quote me 100%.. lets forget the Chinese Crested! But breeds like Poodles do in fact need clipping. But there are many different breeds out there and if you talk to a good local training school and visit them you will be surprised what most breeds can do and be capable of with some input from you.
Also most breeds do have a rescue section as so many become unwanted as owners shange circumstances or find it is not what they thought or simply can not cope.
 
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I will be on the look out for another pooch within the next 6 months.

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I am scandalised!
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What are you doing with Tuppence? Sling her my way if you like...
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I will be on the look out for another pooch within the next 6 months.

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I am scandalised!
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What are you doing with Tuppence? Sling her my way if you like...
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LMAO!!!! Tuppence needs a friend - I'll not be 'slinging' her in ANY direction - I will however snuggle up to her - she's a darned good hot water bottle
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THANK YOU EVERYONE for you input!!! I will deffo be going through breed rescue services or if I can't find anything that way, then to a regular dogs home!

I know this was originally about non-shedding breeds, but .............well.......... The German Short Haired Pointer keeps calling me..........
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A few things...

I've just picked a GSP as my next dog, but from field trial stock. Funny I have a cross of one of your favourite breeds and plan to get the other! Lol

Poodle x are NOT non-shedding it's a lottery wether the puppies will be light shedding like the poodle side or normal/heavy shedding like the non-poodle side..a common misconception.

Irish water spaniels are really nice dogs...very very good workers; we had 2 on a shoot recently who passed a dead body several times retireiving without paying it any attention in their drive to get to the birds and back to us!
 
I've got a Tibetan Terrier - they don't shed. When they go from their puppy coat to adult coat their puppy coat comes out in big matts (very easy to pick up if a little alarming!) but once into their adult coat they don't shed at all. I keep my lad clipped shortish because otherwise they do need brushing everyday but I never have to worry about dogs hairs. He's a fantastic dog - more like a cat/dog than dog/dog - he uses his paws to play with things like a cat does, climbs up my sofa like a cat and even washes himself! He also yodels and looks a bit like a Gremlin. They're a great breed
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My other dog is a wirehaired dachshund who also sheds very little. Its great for my carpet and sofa!
 
Yes...it was, not IDed yet but very old (think more skelton than corpse) police said it was probably an IRA victim
 
Are whippets cuddley? No offense meant, as I think they are gorgeous looking - so dainty and pretty, but they seem all angles....... Is a cuddle with one not all proddy? Again apologies, I just don't know any!
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Yes, whippets are cuddly. They are very affectionate and love to snuggle up on your knee and, if allowed, get right down under your duvet with you 'cos it's much warmer than sleeping on top of the covers! I'm afraid my whippet, Lucy, isn't very "angular" either because she loves her food.

Because whippets have short fur I have never found shedding a problem. I only notice it at all once a year and the cats are all moulting at the same time so my vacuum cleaner gets used more than normal for a week or two but that's it.

I LOVE my whippet and am hoping to get her a friend next year so that she can play with someone else who can run as fast as she can. No other dog has ever come close and most give up on a game of chase with her after a few minutes.
 
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