Low Maintenance Dogs: If you love dogs but are concerned that your lifestyle does not allow much time for exercising and grooming your dog, then a low maintenance dog is for you. In terms of exercise most small dogs do not require long, brisk walks and are suited to an urban environment. The names of the dogs on this list of low maintenance dogs require minimal exercise of about 30 minutes every day. But what about the grooming needs of dogs? There are many small dogs that require limited attention to dog grooming. The combination of small dogs that require minimal exercise and minimal grooming. If you are happy to spend a little more of your time on grooming your dog then compromise with a dog that requires a just a moderate amount of grooming and increase your choice of low maintenance dogs. Low Maintenance Dogs - Australian Terrier: The small, low hair shedding, good natured and companionable Australian Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a medium, shaggy, harsh coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Bolognese Dog: The small sized, low hair shedding, reserved, loyal Bolognese Dog belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a long, fluffy coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Boston Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, playful, affectionate Boston Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, fine coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Cairn Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, fearless, active Cairn Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a shaggy, weather-resistant coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Cheagle: The small sized, low hair shedding, outgoing, playful Cheagle belongs to the Hybrid / Mix group (Chihuahua / Beagle), has moderate exercise needs and requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Chihuahua: The small sized, low hair shedding, lively, devoted Chihuahua belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, smooth coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Chinese Crested: The small sized, low hair shedding, affectionate, playful Chinese Crested belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and is hairless or has a long, silky coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Chug: The small sized, low hair shedding, attentive, loyal Chug belongs to the Hybrid / Mix group (Chihuahua / Pug), has moderate exercise needs and requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Dachshund: The small sized, low hair shedding, fearless, headstrong Dachshund belongs to the Hound Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a varied coat (wired, short or long) that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - English Toy Spaniel: The small sized, low hair shedding, sweet-tempered, affectionate English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a long, silky, glossy coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - French Bulldog: The small sized, low hair shedding, affectionate, patient French Bulldog belongs to the Non Sporting Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, fine, smooth coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Italian Greyhound: The small sized, low hair shedding, affectionate, clever Italian Greyhound belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, glossy coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, fearless, independent Jack Russell Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a smooth, rough coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Lhasa Apso: The small sized, low hair shedding, devoted, assertive Lhasa Apso belongs to the Non Sporting Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a long, heavy coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Manchester Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, loyal, alert Manchester Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a smooth, short, dense coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Miniature Bull Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, fearless, affectionate Miniature Bull Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, coarse coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Miniature Pinscher: The small sized, low hair shedding, clever, friendly Miniature Pinscher belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, dense, close fitting coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Norfolk Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, companionable, fearless Norfolk Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a wire-haired coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Papillon: The small sized, low hair shedding, vigilant, hardy Papillon belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a long, silky, straight coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Pembroke Welsh Corgi: The small sized, low hair shedding, out-going, affectionate Pembroke Welsh Corgi belongs to the Herding Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a medium, soft coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Pug: The small sized, low hair shedding, affectionate, oyal Pug belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs and requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Rat Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, inquisitive, affectionate Rat Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, smooth coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Smooth Fox Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, vigilant, affectionate Smooth Fox Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a flat, smooth, dense coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Toy Fox Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, loyal, vigilant Toy Fox Terrier belongs to the Toy Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a short, shiny, smooth, fine coat that requires minimal grooming and maintenance. Low Maintenance Dogs - Welsh Terrier: The small sized, low hair shedding, affectionate, independent Welsh Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a tight, wiry coat that requires minimal grooming. Low Maintenance Dogs - Xoloitzcuintli: The toy, small, standard sized, vigilant, loyal Xoloitzcuintli belongs to the Non-Sporting Dog Group, has moderate exercise needs, and has a varied coat (hairless or coated) that requires minimal grooming. |
