Dogs That Don't Shed Include Pure Breeds and Mixed Breed Dogs

Dogs that dont shed. It's a dream come true for some people. Especially allergy sufferers.

Dogs that don't shed are also appreciated by people who don't have time for housekeeping.

I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a Pug. Both are big shedders. They sleep on the bed with me, and believe me, it is a high maintenance relationship. I wash my bed cover at least twice a week.

My sister has a Bichon, which is one of the non-shedding breeds. She has no worries about dog hairs.

Here's a Vet's Advice About How-To Reduce Shedding

Designer Dogs Bred To Reduce Shedding

There are Puggles (poodles and pugs), Cockabichon (Cockers and Bichons), Goldendoodles (Golden Retrievers and Standard Poodles), and even Morkies (Malteses and Yorkshire Terriers), and many others.

These combination dogs are all very wonderful. But they are expensive.

Some people are critical of "designer dogs". They feel it is a disregard of the need to adopt dogs from shelters. Others feel that "pure breed dogs" - and only those breeds recognized by the AKC - should be bred.

But times are changing...even the AKC has decided to include "mixed breeds" in their schedule of events.

Here's a statement released by the AKC about its mixed-breed program:

"New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them.

The AKC's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for mixed breed dogs which will allow it to act even more broadly and effectively as the dog's champion.

The creation of this program ushers in new opportunities for AKC's constituents and clubs and will allow the organization to grow and flourish.

'Our goal in creating a program specifically designed for mixed breeds is to share our passion for dogs and our sport,' said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung.

'AKC will broaden its legislative influence by representing more dog owners and achieve greater exposure for our responsible dog ownership messaging. But ultimately, the positive developments that this program creates will benefit dogs the most, and this is what we value above all.'

The mixed breeds program will be implemented in three phases. As of October 1, 2009 owners can begin enrolling their pets and receive an AKC ID number.

Then beginning April 1, 2010 enrolled dogs will be eligible to compete in mixed breed classes at stand-alone AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events. Soon after they will have access to benefits such as discounted AKC Companion Animal Recovery Lost and Found service, a free AKC Canine Good Citizen® certificate for dogs passing the CGC test, a free initial veterinary visit, a trial offer of pet health insurance and discounted coupons for dog supplies.

The third phase will offer a dedicated Web site where dog owners can interact via an online community with discussion forums and access dog care video downloads, advice from experts and the most up-to-date news on canine health and welfare.

The site will be continually enhanced with new features and benefits in order to respond to the changing needs of pet owners.

This new AKC initiative is the first designed to specifically benefit mixed breed dogs and their dog owners, however the AKC has long included mixed breeds in programs such as AKC Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppys, AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day and the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund's disaster relief efforts.

Also, AKC has actively advocated for the rights of all dog owners and the welfare of dogs through its Government Relations efforts and serves dog owners through its affiliate organizations such as the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation and AKC Companion Animal Recovery.

Mixed Breed Dogs Can Be Adopted From Your Shelter - and some are low shedding...

Remember that a few inexpensive grooming tools, such as combs and brushes can be used frequently to remove fur from your dog's coat.

Brushing also helps distribute oils to the dog's coat, and this also cuts down on shedding.

Brushing allows you and your dog to have good bonding time together. It's good for you, and good for your pet.

Some Vets recommend feeding your dog products high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids to keep your dog's coat looking its best.