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: Eva-Maria Kramer, Animal Photography
Icelandic Sheep Dog: Easy-to-Brush, Tangle-Free Hair
The easiest dogs to groom are those with short coats, but occasionally one comes along with a furry coat that rarely if ever mats. The Icelandic Sheepdog has a harsh, thick double coat that can be medium-length or long. Choose one with the shorter coat for easiest care, and avoid an Icelandic whose coat is soft rather than coarse. The soft coat is... more
Photo by: Eva-Maria Kramer, Animal Photography
Icelandic Sheep Dog: Easy-to-Brush, Tangle-Free Hair
The easiest dogs to groom are those with short coats, but occasionally one comes along with a furry coat that rarely if ever mats. The Icelandic Sheepdog has a harsh, thick double coat that can be medium-length or long. Choose one with the shorter coat for easiest care, and avoid an Icelandic whose coat is soft rather than coarse. The soft coat is much more likely to tangle. Other breeds that are easy to groom - although they definitely shed - are the Beagle, Pug, Boston Terrier, Doberman Pinscher and Greyhound.
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