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
Golden Retriever
From Scotland
Affectionate, trustworthy, eager, sociable
Yorkshire Terrier
From England
Feisty, alert, affectionate, bold
Siberian Husky
From Russia
Friendly, mischievous, independent, gentle
Shih Tzu
From Tibet
Outgoing, affectionate, alert, charming
Bernese Mountain Dog
From Switzerland
Good-natured, calm, hardworking, loyal
Pomeranian
From Germany
Inquisitive, bold, lively, extroverted
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
From Scotland
Bright, responsive, loyal, sensitive
English Setter
From England
Gentle, friendly, biddable, lively
Irish Setter
From Ireland
Enthusiastic, affectionate, energetic, eager
Afghan Hound
From Afghanistan
Dignified, independent, aloof, sensitive
Alaskan Malamute
From United States
Steady, affectionate, strong-willed, dignified
Samoyed
From Russia
Bright, gentle, alert, social
Great Pyrenees
From France
Patient, protective, mellow, strong-willed
Newfoundland
From Canada
Sweet, patient, devoted, calm
Rough Collie
From Scotland
Responsive, devoted, gentle, alert
Belgian Tervuren
From Belgium
Energetic, intelligent, protective, devoted
Belgian Sheepdog
From Belgium
Watchful, intelligent, loyal, energetic
Chow Chow
From China
Aloof, loyal, independent, watchful
Maltese
From Malta
Gentle, playful, affectionate, alert
Lhasa Apso
From Tibet
Independent, loyal, alert, dignified
Norwegian Elkhound
From Norway
Loyal, bold, alert, friendly
Kuvasz
From Hungary
Protective, loyal, independent, intelligent
Leonberger
From Germany
Gentle, friendly, confident, patient
Tibetan Mastiff
From Tibet
Independent, loyal, watchful, composed
Flat-Coated Retriever
From England
Cheerful, outgoing, birdy, eager
Clumber Spaniel
From England
Mellow, affectionate, determined, dignified
Lagotto Romagnolo
From Italy
Keen, affectionate, quick, diligent
Irish Water Spaniel
From Ireland
Smart, spirited, humorous, confident
German Longhaired Pointer
From Germany
Calm, cooperative, affectionate, driven
Old English Sheepdog
From England
Comical, adaptable, protective, gentle
Bouvier des Flandres
From Belgium
Steady, loyal, fearless, confident
Pyrenean Shepherd
From France
Intense, smart, devoted, agile
Puli
From Hungary
Lively, smart, independent, protective
Komondor
From Hungary
Protective, loyal, independent, calm
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
From Poland
Bright, confident, watchful, affectionate
Skye Terrier
From Scotland
Loyal, dignified, spirited, reserved
Silky Terrier
From Australia
Alert, friendly, inquisitive, spirited
Tibetan Terrier
From Tibet
Affectionate, sensitive, playful, loyal
Japanese Chin
From Japan
Charming, graceful, sensitive, witty
Pekingese
From China
Dignified, loyal, brave, opinionated
Barbet
From France
Cheerful, willing, gentle, sociable
Bearded Collie
From Scotland
Playful, intelligent, exuberant, hardy
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
From Belgium
Energetic, alert, sensitive, loyal
Belgian Shepherd Tervuren
From Belgium
Alert, loyal, sensitive, energetic
Bolognese
From Italy
Loving, docile, playful, sensitive
Bouvier des Flandres
From Belgium
Confident, loyal, courageous, steady
Briard
From France
Loyal, fearless, obedient, affectionate
Canadian Eskimo Dog
From Canada
Hardy, loyal, alert, driven
Canadian Inuit Dog
From Canada
Strong, resilient, loyal, energetic
Catalan Sheepdog
From Spain
Intelligent, loyal, lively, affectionate
Chow Chow
From China
Dignified, loyal, reserved, independent
Cao da Serra de Aires
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
Collie
From Scotland
Devoted, intelligent, gentle, vigilant
Coton de Tulear
From Madagascar
Happy, affectionate, witty, sociable
Cão da Serra de Aires
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
English Toy Spaniel
From England
Gentle, loving, merry, reserved with strangers
Eskimo Dog
From Arctic
Hardy, alert, social, energetic
Eurasier
From Germany
Gentle, even-tempered, loyal, observant
Greenland Dog
From Greenland
Hardy, determined, social, energetic
Groenendael
From Belgium
Alert, loyal, sensitive, energetic
Hungarian Puli
From Hungary
Lively, smart, vocal, loyal
Landseer
From Germany
Gentle, loyal, calm, patient
Leonberg
From Germany
Calm, friendly, confident, patient
Lhasa Apso
From Tibet
Aloof, loyal, lively, confident
Llewellin Setter
From England
Affectionate, eager, athletic, responsive
Löwchen
From France
Friendly, lively, affectionate, outgoing
Löwchen (Little Lion Dog)
From France
Happy, affectionate, sociable, playful
Löwchen (Little Lion Dog, Alt)
From France
Affectionate, playful, alert, friendly
Malamute
From Alaska
Friendly, strong-willed, loyal, playful
Maremma Sheepdog
From Italy
Protective, dignified, loyal, independent
Miniature American Eskimo
From United States
Alert, playful, intelligent, friendly
Miniature Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
Nenets Herding Laika
From Russia
Lively, agile, friendly, obedient
Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail)
From England
Affectionate, adaptable, intelligent, boisterous
Otterhound
From England
Friendly, boisterous, determined, independent
Owczarek Podhalanski
From Poland
Protective, composed, loyal, independent
Polish Tatra Sheepdog
From Poland
Protective, composed, loyal, independent
Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
Poodle (Miniature)
From France
Intelligent, eager, lively, affectionate
Poodle (Toy)
From France
Alert, affectionate, intelligent, playful
Portuguese Sheepdog
From Portugal
Alert, intelligent, devoted, lively
Puli (Pulik)
From Hungary
Lively, smart, loyal, vocal
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
From France
Gentle, vigilant, patient, independent
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
From Romania
Protective, calm, devoted, independent
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
From Russia
Affectionate, lively, well-balanced, sweet
Sapsari
From South Korea
Gentle, loyal, obedient, watchful
Schapendoes
From Netherlands
Cheerful, smart, active, affectionate
Scotch Collie
From Scotland
Loyal, intelligent, sensitive, friendly
Shiloh Shepherd
From United States
Calm, courageous, self-confident, intelligent
Slovensky Cuvac
From Slovakia
Protective, calm, loyal, independent
South Russian Ovtcharka (South Russian Shepherd Dog)
From Ukraine
Protective, strong-willed, aloof, loyal
Spanish Water Dog
From Spain
Faithful, obedient, lively, hard working
Standard American Eskimo
From United States
Alert, playful, intelligent, friendly
Standard Poodle
From France
Bright, eager, athletic, people-focused
Sussex Spaniel
From England
Happy, gentle, steady, affectionate
Swedish Lapphund
From Sweden
Friendly, alert, affectionate, lively
Thai Bangkaew Dog
From Thailand
Alert, intelligent, loyal, watchful
Tibetan KyiApso
From Tibet
Protective, calm, independent, devoted
Tornjak
From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
Protective, steady, loyal, patient
Toy Poodle
From France
Alert, affectionate, intelligent, playful
Utonagan
From United Kingdom
Sociable, intelligent, gentle, energetic
Volpino Italiano
From Italy
Lively, affectionate, alert, playful
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.