FAQ

The best medium dog to have is one that fits your lifestyle, with low-shedding breeds like the Standard Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, or Kerry Blue Terrier being top choices.

Poodles, especially Miniature and Standard, are often considered the cleanest house dogs due to their low-shedding, hypoallergenic coats and manageable grooming needs.

The Whippet is considered one of the calmest medium-sized dogs, known for its gentle demeanor, low energy indoors, and minimal shedding.

The Whippet is considered one of the most low-maintenance medium-sized dogs due to its short, fine coat that sheds minimally and requires only occasional grooming.

The Poodle is one of the calmest and lowest-shedding dog breeds, known for its intelligence, non-shedding curly coat, and friendly temperament.

The best non-shedding medium-sized dog breeds include the Standard Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier due to their minimal shedding and manageable size.

Some of the best medium-sized, low-shedding dogs include Poodles, Schnauzers, Portuguese Water Dogs, Basenjis, and Kerry Blue Terriers. While these breeds shed less, they still need regular grooming to keep their coats healthy.

Dogs benefit from receiving new toys regularly—ideally every 1–2 weeks—to maintain mental stimulation and prevent boredom.

A dog's favorite toy depends on its personality, but many enjoy squeaky toys, chew toys like the Nylabone, or interactive treat-dispensing toys such as the Kong Classic.

Dogs benefit from receiving a new toy every couple of weeks or monthly to maintain interest, prevent boredom, and support their mental stimulation.