Fluffy Dog Breeds
Fluffy dogs are popular for obvious reasons — they look magnificent and are wonderful to live with for the right household. The trade-off is grooming. Long, dense, or double coats need regular brushing, periodic professional grooming, and a household tolerant of seasonal hair around the home. The breeds below are flagged as having longer and higher-maintenance coats. Each profile covers the practical grooming routine you can expect.
103 breeds in this category
large Golden Retriever
From Scotland
Affectionate, trustworthy, eager, sociable
toy Yorkshire Terrier
From England
Feisty, alert, affectionate, bold
medium Siberian Husky
From Russia
Friendly, mischievous, independent, gentle
toy Shih Tzu
From Tibet
Outgoing, affectionate, alert, charming
large Bernese Mountain Dog
From Switzerland
Good-natured, calm, hardworking, loyal
toy Pomeranian
From Germany
Inquisitive, bold, lively, extroverted
small Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
From Scotland
Bright, responsive, loyal, sensitive
large English Setter
From England
Gentle, friendly, biddable, lively
large Irish Setter
From Ireland
Enthusiastic, affectionate, energetic, eager
large Afghan Hound
From Afghanistan
Dignified, independent, aloof, sensitive
large Alaskan Malamute
From United States
Steady, affectionate, strong-willed, dignified
medium Samoyed
From Russia
Bright, gentle, alert, social
giant Great Pyrenees
From France
Patient, protective, mellow, strong-willed
giant Newfoundland
From Canada
Sweet, patient, devoted, calm
large Rough Collie
From Scotland
Responsive, devoted, gentle, alert
large Belgian Tervuren
From Belgium
Energetic, intelligent, protective, devoted
large Belgian Sheepdog
From Belgium
Watchful, intelligent, loyal, energetic
medium Chow Chow
From China
Aloof, loyal, independent, watchful
toy Maltese
From Malta
Gentle, playful, affectionate, alert
small Lhasa Apso
From Tibet
Independent, loyal, alert, dignified
medium Norwegian Elkhound
From Norway
Loyal, bold, alert, friendly
giant Kuvasz
From Hungary
Protective, loyal, independent, intelligent
giant Leonberger
From Germany
Gentle, friendly, confident, patient
large Tibetan Mastiff
From Tibet
Independent, loyal, watchful, composed
large Flat-Coated Retriever
From England
Cheerful, outgoing, birdy, eager
medium Clumber Spaniel
From England
Mellow, affectionate, determined, dignified
medium Lagotto Romagnolo
From Italy
Keen, affectionate, quick, diligent
large Irish Water Spaniel
From Ireland
Smart, spirited, humorous, confident
large German Longhaired Pointer
From Germany
Calm, cooperative, affectionate, driven
large Old English Sheepdog
From England
Comical, adaptable, protective, gentle
large Bouvier des Flandres
From Belgium
Steady, loyal, fearless, confident
small Pyrenean Shepherd
From France
Intense, smart, devoted, agile
medium Puli
From Hungary
Lively, smart, independent, protective
giant Komondor
From Hungary
Protective, loyal, independent, calm
medium Polish Lowland Sheepdog
From Poland
Bright, confident, watchful, affectionate
small Skye Terrier
From Scotland
Loyal, dignified, spirited, reserved
toy Silky Terrier
From Australia
Alert, friendly, inquisitive, spirited
medium Tibetan Terrier
From Tibet
Affectionate, sensitive, playful, loyal
toy Japanese Chin
From Japan
Charming, graceful, sensitive, witty
toy Pekingese
From China
Dignified, loyal, brave, opinionated
medium Barbet
From France
Cheerful, willing, gentle, sociable
medium Bearded Collie
From Scotland
Playful, intelligent, exuberant, hardy
large Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
From Belgium
Energetic, alert, sensitive, loyal
large Belgian Shepherd Tervuren
From Belgium
Alert, loyal, sensitive, energetic
toy Bolognese
From Italy
Loving, docile, playful, sensitive
large Bouvier des Flandres
From Belgium
Confident, loyal, courageous, steady
large Briard
From France
Loyal, fearless, obedient, affectionate
large Canadian Eskimo Dog
From Canada
Hardy, loyal, alert, driven
large Canadian Inuit Dog
From Canada
Strong, resilient, loyal, energetic
medium Catalan Sheepdog
From Spain
Intelligent, loyal, lively, affectionate
medium Chow Chow
From China
Dignified, loyal, reserved, independent
medium Cao da Serra de Aires
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
large Collie
From Scotland
Devoted, intelligent, gentle, vigilant
small Coton de Tulear
From Madagascar
Happy, affectionate, witty, sociable
medium Cão da Serra de Aires
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
toy English Toy Spaniel
From England
Gentle, loving, merry, reserved with strangers
large Eskimo Dog
From Arctic
Hardy, alert, social, energetic
medium Eurasier
From Germany
Gentle, even-tempered, loyal, observant
large Greenland Dog
From Greenland
Hardy, determined, social, energetic
large Groenendael
From Belgium
Alert, loyal, sensitive, energetic
small Hungarian Puli
From Hungary
Lively, smart, vocal, loyal
giant Landseer
From Germany
Gentle, loyal, calm, patient
giant Leonberg
From Germany
Calm, friendly, confident, patient
small Lhasa Apso
From Tibet
Aloof, loyal, lively, confident
large Llewellin Setter
From England
Affectionate, eager, athletic, responsive
small Löwchen
From France
Friendly, lively, affectionate, outgoing
small Löwchen (Little Lion Dog)
From France
Happy, affectionate, sociable, playful
small Löwchen (Little Lion Dog, Alt)
From France
Affectionate, playful, alert, friendly
large Malamute
From Alaska
Friendly, strong-willed, loyal, playful
large Maremma Sheepdog
From Italy
Protective, dignified, loyal, independent
small Miniature American Eskimo
From United States
Alert, playful, intelligent, friendly
small Miniature Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
medium Nenets Herding Laika
From Russia
Lively, agile, friendly, obedient
large Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail)
From England
Affectionate, adaptable, intelligent, boisterous
large Otterhound
From England
Friendly, boisterous, determined, independent
giant Owczarek Podhalanski
From Poland
Protective, composed, loyal, independent
giant Polish Tatra Sheepdog
From Poland
Protective, composed, loyal, independent
large Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
small Poodle (Miniature)
From France
Intelligent, eager, lively, affectionate
toy Poodle (Toy)
From France
Alert, affectionate, intelligent, playful
medium Portuguese Sheepdog
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
small Puli (Pulik)
From Hungary
Lively, smart, loyal, vocal
giant Pyrenean Mountain Dog
From France
Gentle, vigilant, patient, independent
giant Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
From Romania
Protective, calm, devoted, independent
toy Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
From Russia
Affectionate, lively, well-balanced, sweet
medium Sapsari
From South Korea
Gentle, loyal, obedient, watchful
medium Schapendoes
From Netherlands
Cheerful, smart, active, affectionate
large Scotch Collie
From Scotland
Loyal, intelligent, sensitive, friendly
large Shiloh Shepherd
From United States
Calm, courageous, self-confident, intelligent
large Slovensky Cuvac
From Slovakia
Protective, calm, loyal, independent
large South Russian Ovtcharka (South Russian Shepherd Dog)
From Ukraine
Protective, strong-willed, aloof, loyal
medium Spanish Water Dog
From Spain
Faithful, obedient, lively, hard working
medium Standard American Eskimo
From United States
Alert, playful, intelligent, friendly
large Standard Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
small Sussex Spaniel
From England
Happy, gentle, steady, affectionate
medium Swedish Lapphund
From Sweden
Friendly, alert, affectionate, lively
medium Thai Bangkaew Dog
From Thailand
Alert, intelligent, loyal, watchful
large Tibetan KyiApso
From Tibet
Protective, calm, independent, devoted
large Tornjak
From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
Protective, steady, loyal, patient
toy Toy Poodle
From France
Alert, affectionate, intelligent, playful
large Utonagan
From United Kingdom
Sociable, intelligent, gentle, energetic
small Volpino Italiano
From Italy
Lively, affectionate, alert, playful
medium Yakutian Laika
From Russia
Bold, lively, friendly, sociable
How we choose breeds for this list
Coat length ≥ 4 and grooming ≥ 3.
Frequently asked questions
How much grooming do fluffy breeds need? +
It varies, but expect at least a few brushing sessions per week and periodic professional grooming. Some coats require more, particularly double coats during seasonal blow-out.