Fluffy dog breeds with long coats
Fluffy dogs have long coats, and long coats mean regular brushing. These are the breeds in our data with a long coat, with the AKC grooming rating on each card so you can see how much upkeep to expect.
26 of 162 breeds in our database
Afghan Hound
Large, 50–60 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Independent, Sweet
- Lifespan
- 12–18 years
Bearded Collie
Medium, 45–55 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Smart, Bouncy, Charismatic
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Bernedoodle
Large, 60–90 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, wavy
- Nature
- Gentle, Playful, Intelligent
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Bichon Frise
Small, 12–18 lb
Long coat: Grooming 5 of 5
- Coat
- Long, curly
- Nature
- Curious, Playful, Peppy
- Lifespan
- 14–15 years
Biewer Terrier
Toy, 4–8 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Intelligent, Devoted, Amusing
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
Cocker Spaniel
Medium, 20–30 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Smart, Happy, Gentle
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Collie
Large, 50–75 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, rough
- Nature
- Devoted, Proud, Graceful
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Coton de Tulear
Toy, 8–15 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, wavy
- Nature
- Charming, Bright, Happy-go-lucky
- Lifespan
- 15–19 years
Havanese
Toy, 7–13 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Intelligent, Outgoing, Funny
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Keeshond
Medium, 35–45 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Friendly, Lively, Outgoing
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Leonberger
Giant, 90–170 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Friendly, Playful, Gentle
- Lifespan
- 7–9 years
Lhasa Apso
Small, 12–18 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Confident, Smart, Comical
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Maltese
Toy, 4–7 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Playful, Charming, Gentle
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Miniature Poodle
Small, 10–15 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, curly
- Nature
- Active, Proud, Very smart
- Lifespan
- 10–18 years
Old English Sheepdog
Large, 60–100 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Smart, Gentle, Adaptable
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Pekingese
Toy, 8–14 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Loyal, Affectionate, Regal in manner
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Pomeranian
Toy, 3–7 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Inquisitive, Lively, Bold
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
Portuguese Water Dog
Medium, 35–60 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, curly
- Nature
- Affectionate, Adventurous, Athletic
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Samoyed
Medium, 35–65 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Friendly, Gentle, Adaptable
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Shetland Sheepdog
Small, 15–25 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Playful, Energetic, Bright
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Shih Tzu
Small, 9–16 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Playful, Affectionate, Outgoing
- Lifespan
- 10–18 years
Silky Terrier
Toy, 8–11 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Friendly, Quick, Keenly alert
- Lifespan
- 13–15 years
Standard Poodle
Large, 40–70 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, curly
- Nature
- Active, Proud, Very smart
- Lifespan
- 10–18 years
Tibetan Terrier
Medium, 18–30 lb
Long coat: Grooming 3 of 5
- Coat
- Long, double
- Nature
- Loyal, Sensitive, Affectionate
- Lifespan
- 15–16 years
Toy Poodle
Toy, 4–6 lb
Long coat: Grooming 4 of 5
- Coat
- Long, curly
- Nature
- Intelligent, Agile, Self-confident
- Lifespan
- 10–18 years
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy, 4–7 lb
Long coat: Grooming 5 of 5
- Coat
- Long, silky
- Nature
- Affectionate, Sprightly, Tomboyish
- Lifespan
- 11–15 years
Good to know
Long does not always mean heavy upkeep. Of the 26 breeds above, 15 have an AKC grooming rating of 4 or 5 out of 5, and the rest sit at 3 or lower. Shedding is a separate rating: 1 score 4 or 5.
9 of these breeds are on the AKC list of breeds that tend to suit people with allergies. That list is not a guarantee. For a longer list, use the hypoallergenic dog breed finder.
By AKC group these breeds split as Toy (9), Non-Sporting (7), Herding (4), Working (3). Filter by size, shedding and energy in the dog breed trait finder.
Sources
Breed traits come from AKC breed standards and trait ratings. Individual dogs, and especially mixes, can differ from their breed.