If you suffer from allergies to dogs, you’re familiar with the sneezing, runny nose and itching that happen whenever you get too close to dog hair. Though no dogs are completely hypoallergenic, low-shedding dogs are less bothersome because the allergy-causing protein that sticks to their fur doesn’t end up all over the furniture and the house. Breeds with low shedding rates include Shih Tzus, Maltese terriers, and all sizes of poodle. Many terrier types, particularly those with wiry or curly fur, shed less than most dogs.