Top Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

10. Komondor

Another Hungarian dog, like its native sibling the Puli, Komondor's have fabulous, curly coats that hardly shed at all. Known also as Hungarian Sheepdogs, these dogs were bred to guard over livestock. Today, these protective, intelligent dogs make excellent companions and guard dogs. The thick coat of a Komondor makes elegant dreadlocks, and these need to be untangled to stop them from getting too matted.

The Komondor is definitely one of the oldest and most interesting looking dogs on the planet, known for the distinctive dreadlocks.

Komoders are traditionally herding dogs, native to Hungary. This breed protected local flocks of lamb, goat, and cows from potential predators in the Danube basin area.

The Komondor is an immediate descendant of the Aftscharka, a Russian herding dog. Aftscharka’s are also great herding dogs and were often guard pets.

Komodors would spend most of their time herding flocks in the mountains and protecting their herd of sheep.

Komodors need to be mentally stimulated, as they are a very intelligent and energetic breed. For this reason, they don’t excel in small households and need lots of space to exercise.

Despite its appearance, the Komodors coat is not meant to mop your floors — the thick dreadlocks serve as camouflage when herding sheep in the mountains.

A history of herding makes Komodors a very quick and alert breed. These dogs will protect their human companions if they feel threatened.

Komodors are very intellectual, and will likely attach themselves to a couple of humans to whom they will devote their protection and loyalty.

Komodors don’t generally like to socialize with other breeds and keep to themselves, but if introduced to another dog at a young age, they will surely get along.