The 10 Most High-Maintenance Dog Breeds

Photo by: MARY BLOOM

Poodle

People say they don't shed and they're hypoallergenic. That's the 411 that most people get about this glamorous and brainy breed. Spoiler alert: Poodles do shed - with loose hairs becoming entangled with other hair if not brushed out - and they are not hypoallergenic. But they are adorable! That beautiful curly coat also requires visits to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks. During adolescence, the maturing... more 

Photo by: MARY BLOOM

Poodle

People say they don't shed and they're hypoallergenic. That's the 411 that most people get about this glamorous and brainy breed. Spoiler alert: Poodles do shed - with loose hairs becoming entangled with other hair if not brushed out - and they are not hypoallergenic. But they are adorable! That beautiful curly coat also requires visits to a professional groomer every six to eight weeks. During adolescence, the maturing coat must be brushed daily to prevent mats. less