**15 Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds**
Owning a dog can bring immense joy, but not all breeds require intensive time, grooming, or exercise. For those with busy schedules, low-maintenance breeds offer the love and companionship of a dog without high upkeep demands.
1. **Dachshund:** Small but mighty, Dachshunds have short, easy-to-groom coats, moderate exercise needs, and are content with short daily walks and playtime.
2. **Chihuahua:** One of the lowest-maintenance breeds for grooming and exercise, Chihuahuas are tiny and require a quick walk or indoor playtime.
3. **French Bulldog:** Known for their easygoing nature, French Bulldogs have short coats, moderate energy levels, and are great for apartment living.
4. **Greyhound:** Despite their reputation as racing dogs, Greyhounds are surprisingly low-maintenance, with short, low-shedding coats and a relaxed attitude.
5. **Boston Terrier:** Affectionate and compact, Boston Terriers have short coats that require minimal grooming, and are easy to train and don’t shed excessively.
6. **Whippet:** Similar to Greyhounds, Whippets have short coats, minimal shedding, and are happy to lounge around most of the day.
7. **Italian Greyhound:** The smaller cousin of Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds have short coats, require minimal grooming, and are gentle and affectionate.
8. **Shih Tzu:** When kept in a “puppy cut,” Shih Tzus have surprisingly low-maintenance coats, and their friendly and adaptable nature makes them easy to care for.
9. **Pug:** Small and affectionate, Pugs have short coats, are well-suited to apartment living, and don’t require strenuous exercise.
10. **Basenji:** Known as the “barkless” dog, Basenjis have short coats, are naturally clean, and are independent but enjoy spending time with their families.
11. **Miniature Schnauzer:** Friendly and intelligent, Miniature Schnauzers have coats that don’t shed excessively and have minimal grooming needs.
12. **Maltese:** Small and affectionate, Maltese dogs can have their long coats kept short for easier maintenance, and are low-shedding and have moderate energy levels.
13. **Staffordshire Bull Terrier:** Strong and muscular, Staffordshire Bull Terriers have short coats that require minimal grooming, are adaptable, and don’t need a lot of space.
14. **Brussels Griffon:** Known for their expressive faces, Brussels Griffons have short coats, are ideal for apartments, and have moderate exercise needs.
15. **Rat Terrier:** Intelligent and energetic, Rat Terriers have short coats, are adaptable, and are highly trainable and eager to please.
