Top Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

20. Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher's coat is harsh and dense. While you may find a few loose hairs here and there, they experience minimal shedding. Cross a curious, cute monkey with a scaled-down Wookiee, and that's a great visual description of an Affenpinscher's face. While it is adorable, Affens offer so much more. This little breed is fearlessly confident and exhibits some serious attitude when focused on a task. It comes as no surprise that the French translation for Affenpinscher is "mustached little devil." People who want a sturdy, loyal and affectionate pet can't go wrong if they choose to share their home with the Affenpinscher.

The Affenpinscher originates from Germany and started as a ratter, but is now primarily bred as a companion dog.

Often this breed is referred to as “The Monkey Dog” — for obvious reasons— the Affenpinscher has hollow eyes, surrounded by a mass of black fur.

The Affenpinscher is often mistaken for a terrier but is actually a part of the pinscher family along with the German Pinscher, Doberman, and the Miniature pinscher.

The Affenpinscher is a cousin of the Brussels Griffen — both breeds have been noted for their courage and tendency to pick on dogs over twice their size.

Black is the most common coat color for the Affinpinsher, but this breed can also be red, silver, tan, or beige.

Affenpinschers are very territorial when it comes to their treats or toys, so they generally do not do well with small children.