5 Great Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds

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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Photo by: Tetsu Yamazaki, Animal Photography
Pomeranian: Little-to-No Dog Odor
Some breeds, especially those with oily coats, emit a not-so-pleasant odor, but fortunately for people with sensitive noses, there are breeds renowned for having little to no "doggy odor." One such popular pup is the Pomeranian, a toy breed with a thick double coat that comes in many colors and patterns. Brush the Pom coat at least twice a week to remove dead hair. ... more
Photo by: Tetsu Yamazaki, Animal Photography
Pomeranian: Little-to-No Dog Odor
Some breeds, especially those with oily coats, emit a not-so-pleasant odor, but fortunately for people with sensitive noses, there are breeds renowned for having little to no "doggy odor." One such popular pup is the Pomeranian, a toy breed with a thick double coat that comes in many colors and patterns. Brush the Pom coat at least twice a week to remove dead hair. Other breeds that don't smell doggy include the Vizsla, the Canaan Dog and the Shetland Sheepdog. less

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