12 low- maintenance

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1. BOSTON TERRIER

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2. CHIHUAHUA

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3. MANCHESTER TERRIER

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4. DACHSHUND

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5. DOBERMAN PINSCHER

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6. FRENCH BULLDOG

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7. CAVALIER KING
CHARLES SPANIEL

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8. BULL MASTIFF

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9. BROHOLMER

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10. RAT TERRIER

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11. TOSA

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12. AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

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The Best
Low-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Live

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dog breeds

12 low- maintenance

While all dogsrequire ample careand attention, thereare some breeds moreready and willing togel with your hecticschedule than others.

So, for those looking for a low-maintenance dog, take a look atour big list below. Butfirst, some thingsto keep in mind!

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1. BOSTON TERRIER

They’re great city apartment dwellers but do just as well with families in the burbs. Plus, that coat is as low-maintenance as it gets.

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2. CHIHUAHUA

Chihuahuas really only need to trot around behind you for a few blocks to get enough exercise. Plus they don’t require groomers visits.

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3. MANCHESTER TERRIER

Manchester terriers (both standard and toy sizes) have sleek, carefree coats. These dogs also love to curl up and chill after a brisk walk.

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4. DACHSHUND

Dachshunds are typically game for anything you throw at them (frisbee or otherwise) & exercise can consist of running around the house or leisurely walks.

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5. DOBERMAN PINSCHER

These loyal dogs need lots of exercise (if you have a yard,that’s best) and solid trainingas puppies, but are otherwisepretty low maintenance.

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6. FRENCH BULLDOG

The even-tempered French bulldog requires minimal grooming, rarely barks, & approaches exercise witha “take it or leave it” attitude.

7. CAVALIER KINGCHARLES SPANIEL

Weekly brushing is necessary to make sure their coats don’t tangle, but these canines can go with the flow & work well with kids & other pets.

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8. BULL MASTIFF

Run a brush through their furevery other week, walk regularlyto maintain a healthy weight,and you’re good to go.

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9. BROHOLMER

This dog is ideal for a familywith kids because of its relaxed demeanor and devotion toits people. They love to beoutdoors and part of the team.

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10. RAT TERRIER

Take this cute, compact &playful pup anywhere and they'llappreciate you. Training early is best as rat terriers love to learn& please but can be sensitive.

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11. TOSA

These softies are patient,leisurely & obedient. Walkingis solid exercise, but punch upthe activity level if you noticeyour Tosa gaining weight.

12. AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

These dogs are confident,easy-going canines who lovebeing in on the action.

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The BestLow-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Live

While all dogs
require ample care
and attention, there
are some breeds more
ready and willing to
gel with your hectic
schedule than others.

So, for those looking for a low-maintenance dog, take a look at
our big list below. But
first, some things
to keep in mind!

These loyal dogs need lots of exercise (if you have a yard,
that’s best) and solid training
as puppies, but are otherwise
pretty low maintenance.

The even-tempered French bulldog requires minimal grooming, rarely barks, & approaches exercise with
a “take it or leave it” attitude.

7. CAVALIER KING
CHARLES SPANIEL

Run a brush through their fur
every other week, walk regularly
to maintain a healthy weight,
and you’re good to go.

This dog is ideal for a family
with kids because of its relaxed demeanor and devotion to
its people. They love to be
outdoors and part of the team.

Take this cute, compact &
playful pup anywhere and they'll
appreciate you. Training early is best as rat terriers love to learn
& please but can be sensitive.

These softies are patient,
leisurely & obedient. Walking
is solid exercise, but punch up
the activity level if you notice
your Tosa gaining weight.

These dogs are confident,
easy-going canines who love
being in on the action.

The Best
Low-Maintenance Dogs for People with Super-Hectic Live