If you’ve been thinking about getting a dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged over the pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
Many dogs need plenty of attention to keep their coats in good order – with daily brushing an essential and regular visits to a professional groomer important to keep them in tip-top condition.
But others need little more than an occasional bath to keep them looking beautiful – saving you time and money. Here are 10 of the dogs that need the least amount of grooming, according to the American Kennel Club.
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5. Short-haired Chihuahua
While the Long-Haired Chihuahua requires regular grooming, the short-haired variety takes little in the way of coat maintenance. A weekly brush should be plenty and, given the size of these tiny pooches, that's unlikely to take long. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Boxer
Boxers are a working dog breed originally from Germany. They have very short, thin coats that require little more than an occasional bath. Brushing is purely optional. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Vizsla
An unusual breed in the UK, the Vizsla is originally from Hungaria where it is used as a hunting dog. They don't need much grooming and are known for lacking the typical 'dog smell' that many breeds have. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers should only be bathed when it's absolutely essential, although their face should be washed each day with a damp cloth. Other than that, an occasional brush will get rid of excess hair and condition the dog's skin. Photo: Canva/Getty Images