Does your heart skip a beat when you see a pair of soulful brown eyes wrapped in a big, furry package? Do you long for a fluffy dog to go with your fluffy slippers and shag pile rug?
If so, you may just have fluffy-dog syndrome. And the only way to cure it is to dive into our list of the fluffiest and friendly dog breeds around.
A quick note, if you are looking for small fluffy dog breeds, we think they are so special that they deserve a list all to themselves, and you can find it in the list.
If you want to own a fluffy dog, there are three things you will need first. A big heart (so there is some left over for everyone else once they steal it), enough time to dedicate to some regular grooming, and a good brush!
In some good news, having a fluff ball for a dog doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to have hair all over the place.
Breeds like the Afghan Hound, Samoyed, Schnauzer, Poodle, Tibetan Terrier and West Highland Terrier all have a lot of hair, but their coats are also the sort that don’t shed much. So, you can get a fluffy dog that doesn’t shed and is great for people with allergies. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?
With most of these fluffy dog breeds, the best way to keep their fluffiness is through proper grooming and maintenance.
This means growing their coat out and using a good brush (like a slicker brush) daily to fluff out their coat by separating individual hairs, while removing mats and tangles. Bathing regularly with dog-safe shampoo and conditioner will also help.
Grooming time can be a great way to build the bond between you and your fur-ball. Make sure it is calm and relaxing for you both, as you will be doing a lot of it together!
Some people might think that fluffy dogs are all lap dogs. But furry, fluffy dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
On our list of small fluffy dog breeds, you can definitely find some wonderful lap dogs.
But here, you can start dreaming of snuggling up on the couch to a host of medium and larger breeds. With dogs on the list like the super-intelligent Border Collie, the adventurous Siberian Husky, the ancient Chow Chow and the giant, silly and lovable Bernese Mountain Dog, there is no shortage of furry friends who can warm your heart and your feet at night.