Non shedding hunting breeds?

[twoSevenO]

A fella on IG was telling me his German wirehaired pointer is non shedding but I'm not sure if they all are or just his. Internet seems to say that they do shed.

Anyone have any more first hand info or know of any other hunting breeds that do not shed?

A German short haired pointer has always been a dog I've wanted but we simply cant have a large dog that sheds that much inside the house. Just not going to happen.

Not looking for a bird dog per-se but an outdoors companion dog that would do long hikes, some shed hunting stuff like that.

Appreciate the info! Thanks.

[lip_ripper00]

Well my mutt is GWP x lab and dust bunnies are just a way of life!

[Brez]

Does anyone still breed hunting poodles?

[BCBRAD]

Airedales do not shed, they make good companions and are tough.

The first two years are a challenge with them, they require a kind firm hand.

We have had 3 and will probably get another in the spring.

[Vortex hunter]

Airedales do not shed, they make good companions and are tough.

The first two years are a challenge with them, they require a kind firm hand.

We have had 3 and will probably get another in the spring.

A lady and husband I rented off from Valley they owned Airedales for years actulley owned that property at tamihi bridge 45 or 50 acres from what I remember , they told me how amazing they was for chasing bears zero fear in them . But they also stated some require alot of work

[xfactor]

Airedales do not shed, they make good companions and are tough.

The first two years are a challenge with them, they require a kind firm hand.

We have had 3 and will probably get another in the spring.

got a breeder you can recommend? did you hunt with them?

[mastercaster]

My griff sheds minimally,,,probably would be less if I brushed her more than once a month but it must depend on the breeder's dogs because I've heard of some that have coats that shed and the hair has a tendency to matt. Mine dog's hair doesn't matt so in that regard she's very low maintenance. Super versatile dogs!

But if you decide on a griff be prepared to exercise the dog and get them off leash for at least an hour a day,,,more is better! And they like companionship,,,,not a dog to be left at home all day while their people are off at work. It's not fair to the dogs of this breed.

0-23 by Brent Davy, on Flickr

IMG_1441 by Brent Davy, on Flickr

If you're not going to hunt the dog get one of the third generation doodles,,,,,supposedly they're non shedders. Portuguese water dogs don't shed either and they like the great outdoors.

[twoSevenO]

My griff sheds minimally,,,probably would be less if I brushed her more than once a month but it must depend on the breeder's dogs because I've heard of some that have coats that shed and the hair has a tendency to matt. Mine dog's hair doesn't matt so in that regard she's very low maintenance. Super versatile dogs!

But if you decide on a griff be prepared to exercise the dog and get them off leash for at least an hour a day,,,more is better! And they like companionship,,,,not a dog to be left at home all day while their people are off at work. It's not fair to the dogs of this breed.

0-23 by Brent Davy, on Flickr

IMG_1441 by Brent Davy, on Flickr

If you're not going to hunt the dog get one of the third generation doodles,,,,,supposedly they're non shedders. Portuguese water dogs don't shed either and they like the great outdoors.

Thanks for the info. We both work your standard 9-5, not much i can do about that. Certainly not bringing the dog to the office with me lol.

Great looking dog. Looks like a good worker. Thanks for sharing

[lowball]

Thanks for the info. We both work your standard 9-5, not much i can do about that. Certainly not bringing the dog to the office with me lol.

Great looking dog. Looks like a good worker. Thanks for sharing

Your probably not in a good situation to keep a dog at the moment then. In my opinion, that is too long to leave a dog!

[Foxton Gundogs]

Your probably not in a good situation to keep a dog at the moment then. In my opinion, that is too long to leave a dog!

Absolutely not, as long a you give the dog a good run/training twice a day they will be fine. I suggest an outside fenced run with a good kennel for the time you are at work, 6x14 with a concrete pad and roof will do nicely. Quality productive time and good exercise is what counts not the hours you are home(within reason).