Question: parents have raised a maltese for almost 8 years. we found
that malteses really suit us because (1) their hair doesnt fall out
and that (2)they dont have a doggy smell. I am looking for a pet dog
for myself and have been attending local dog shows. it seems everyone
has their opinion on this matter and tells me different things. I am
hoping to get the facts from you. please tell me which other dog
breeds have these two special qualities.


CRISTAL

Hi cristalb,

Below is a list of dogs that fit both your criteria. I think it is
fairly complete. There are a couple I left off, only because I could
not conclusively fit them into your "both" criteria.

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Dogs with no "dog odor" that shed very little or not at all:


Basenji
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Basenji.cfm
..."The Basenji has no dog smell and, in fact, grooms itself very much
like a cat. This breed also sheds little to no hair and often makes a
good choice of pet for people prone to allergies. Very little grooming
is required with the Basenji..."

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Giant Schnauzer
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-GiantSchnauzer.cfm
..."The Giant Schnauzer has a stiff, wiry coat that sheds little to no
hair and doesn't produce a doggie odor..."

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The Sighthounds:

Greyhound
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Greyhound.cfm
..." The Greyhound is an average shedder with a short, fine coat..." 
(I disagree, I have owned two and there was little to no shedding. If
you brush them when the weather changes from cold to warm, you will
catch all the winter coat shedding in less than a week--and have
virtually no shedding at all the remaining 51 weeks a year.)

Italian Greyhound
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-ItalianGreyhound.cfm
..." The Italian Greyhound has a fine, silky coat that sheds little to no hair..." 
http://www.hoflin.com/BR/Italian%20Greyhounds
..."coat sheds little hair and has almost no odor..."

Azawakhs
http://www.dogguide.net/azawakh.php
..."They do not shed. Azawakhs do not need frequent baths, as they
have no dog odor..."

Pharaoh Hound
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-PharaohHound.cfm
..." The Pharaoh Hound is an average shedder with a short, shiny,
somewhat coarse coat. Though these dogs are very clean and don't have
any dog odor..."

Peruvian Inca Orchid (Also in HAIRLESS)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/peruvianincaorchid.htm
..."This is a very clean breed with no doggie odor..."  

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The Hairless Breeds:
(in general, the hairless breeds don't have a dog odor)

Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintli)
http://www.horses-n-dogs.com/Dog%20Breeds/mexicanhairless.htm
..." The Mexican Hairless have no dog odor and are an excellent pet
for allergy sufferers..."

American Hairless Terrier
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanhairlessterrier.htm
..." This breed is very good for allergy sufferers. Many AHT breeders
have experiences , doing hands on and remote allergy tests with people
who have allergic responses to dogs and more often than not,
individuals who can not tolerate even those breeds who are known to be
'hypoallergenic'... can tolerate an AHT..."

Chinese Crested
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/chinesecrested.htm
..." Chinese Crested are very clean, with no doggie odor..." 
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-ChineseCrested.cfm
..." The Chinese Crested comes in two varieties, hairless and
powderpuff. Both are very clean dogs with no doggie odor and very
little shedding..."

Peruvian Inca Orchid (Also in Sighthounds)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/peruvianincaorchid.htm
..." This is a very clean breed with no doggie odor..."  

Hairless Khala
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/hairlesskhala.htm

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GoldenDoodles
http://www.bearinggoldfarm.com/  (This is a specific breeder that looks good)
..." Low to no shedding - Low to no dog odor - Nearly hypoallergenic..."  

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Silky Terrier 
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-SilkyTerrier.cfm
..." The Silky Terrier has a glossy, fine, straight coat that sheds
little to no hair..."  (also note this is a high-maintenance coat)
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/silky-terrier/silky-terrier.aspx
..." Silkie's coat is believed hypoallergenic and does not have an
odor common in many other dog breeds..."

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Havanese
http://www.katyshavanese.com/
..."Havanese are long haired, non shedding dogs, with no dog odor..." 
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Havanese.cfm
..." The Havanese has a double coat that sheds little to no hair,
particularly if brushed regularly..."
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Havanese.cfm

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Poodles
(high-maintenance grooming is necessary)
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Poodle.cfm
..."Both Miniature and Standard Poodles have a dense, curly coat with
a fine, wooly texture. They shed little to no hair..."

http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-toyPoodle.cfm
..."Toy Poodle: Because this breed sheds little to no hair, they are
often a good choice for people prone to allergies..."

http://www.teacuppoodles.net/
..."Poodles do not shed and are hypo-allergenic, so people with
allergies can own a poodle. Poodles have no dander, fur, or odor..."

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Maltese (for a complete list)
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Maltese.cfm
..."The Maltese has a long, silky coat that sheds little to no hair,
making it a good choice for people prone to allergies..."
(Your personal epperience speaks for the lack of doggie odor!)

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These last two are not on any list of both non-shedders AND
no-dog-odor, but I think you could consider them as they both shed
very little _IF_ you are careful to select one with a very short
coat--look at the parents. Neither has a dog odor:

Chihuahua
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-Chihuahua.cfm
The short-haired variety shed less than the long haired, and neither
has a doggie odor.

Boston Terrier
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_grooming/dog-grooming-BostonTerrier.cfm
..."The Boston Terrier is an average shedder with a smooth, short coat..." 
(My brother owns a Boston Terrier, he sheds very little, same as the
sighthounds with a very short coat. He smells divine--no kidding!)

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Other References:
The Non-Shedding Dog 
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/pet_facts/non-sheddingdog.cfm
An interesting read.


I hope this list will help you select your next beloved pet!


~~Cynthia


Search terms used at Google:
"no dog smell OR odor" breeds
"does not shed" OR "non-shedding" OR "little shedding" OR "sheds little"
hairless dog breeds

I have a Miniture Poodle x Bischion Frise and it is great because the
hair doesn't fall out unlike some dogs, they don't have the yuck smell
of a dog. As my mum also has Hayfever so this dog suits perfectly!

Yorkshire Terriers.

I had one for over 16 years.

Most of them are great but care should be exercised before choosing any dog.

I'd agree with the Birchon Frise.

Miniature poodle (I have really bad pet allergies, and so far that is
the only dog I haven't been allergic to)

Many sites explain that poodles and apparently poodle-Maltese mix have
hair that constantly grows, rather than fur, which sheds and grows
back.

I have a chihuahua mix and she doesn't smell at all or shed fur that
much at all... small dogs are your best bet.

I would also advise to get your dog from a shelter rather than from a store.

I have 2 very large miniature poodles and they don't shed or have a
doggy odor.  Poodles need groomed (with haircut) on a regular basis. 
Mine are groomed with a bath, haircut, etc. every 4 weeks.

I also have an 8 pound short (smooth) hair chihuahua.  He has no doggy
odor, but he sheds a lot every day.  I use a variety of tools
(furminator, shedender, shedding blade) on him daily and he gets a
bath every 2 - 2.5 weeks.

Here are 2 questions I answered that have a bit of the information you requested:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=573435
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=342821

try a shih tzu

Retired Racing Greyhounds are a fantastic choice for those that want a
large breed without the normal shedding problem and more specifically,
these dogs are well known to be totally without the normal "dog odor"
--even when wet.

I have owned two retired NGA greyhounds. The AKC's are the showdogs
and NGA are racers. They smell like people. They are very loving and
grateful to the point of obsession to their owners.

So do poodles.

"They smell like people."  

I don't know if that is a recommendation ...,  

maybe, if they shower every day and use deodorant,

and don't have bad breath  - as some dogs do ...