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    5 Great Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds

    Photo by: Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography
    Lhasa Apso: Low-Shedding Reputation
    All dogs shed to some degree, but some strew fewer hairs than others. The Lhasa Apso has a long and beautiful ... more 
    Photo by: Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography
    Lhasa Apso: Low-Shedding Reputation
    All dogs shed to some degree, but some strew fewer hairs than others. The Lhasa Apso has a long and beautiful coat, but the humanlike hair doesn't constantly drop all over the house or cling to your clothes. Lhasas do require regular shampooing and combing to keep their lovely locks tangle-free, but you can minimize grooming requirements by asking a professional groomer to style them in a cute, short puppy clip. Other breeds with low-shed reputations include the Italian Greyhound, Miniature Schnauzer, Saluki, Cockapoo and Portuguese Water Dog.
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    Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:46 PM EST
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    You want a dog, but you're concerned about the amount of work involved to keep him happy, healthy and looking good. Fear not! Although dogs need and deserve time for exercise, purposeful play and training, you can select from an array of breeds with a low-maintenance grooming reputation.



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