The 25 Easiest Dog Breeds to Groom

No one likes a smelly dog, but all pets will get dirty from time to time. Prospective pet owners who are looking for a low-maintenance companion will be pleased to know that not every pooch needs a weekly pampering session at the groomers to look their best.

Of course, every dog needs to be taken care of, but some breeds are easier to groom than others. Aside from essential grooming that applies to most breeds, like maintaining their nails, checking their ears, and some dental care, there are plenty of dogs that require little to no grooming regularly.

If you're not interested in the high-maintenance grooming that comes with a breed such as the elegant poodle or pretty bichon frise, don't fret—many dogs simply need a weekly brush and they're good to go.

Using information from the American Kennel Club and grooming site DogTime, here is a round up of the 25 dogs that are easiest to groom. Their grooming needs are fairly low maintenance and don't typically stretch beyond a brush once a week and the occasional bath—there'll be no primping for these pooches.

American bulldog

Grooming your American bulldog is pretty easy as they only need to be bathed when they get dirty, though regular brushing will keep their coat clean.

American English coonhound

American English coonhounds should be brushed around once a week, and their nails trimmed once a month, though they only need to be bathed around every four to six weeks.

American Staffordshire terrier

American Staffordshire terriers only need a quick brush once a week, and will only need to be bathed if they get dirty or develop a "doggy" smell.

Australian cattle dog

Australian cattle dogs' coats have no odor or oil residue so they will only need a quick brush once a week and an occasional bath. However, as this breed sheds its undercoat twice a year, during this season the dogs will need to be brushed every few days.

Azawakh

The Azawakh breed has a short and fine coat that only needs to be brushed once a week, and the dogs do not need to be bathed frequently.

Basenji

The Basenji breed is easy to groom as they only need to be brushed around once a week and are generally not smelly dogs, so will only need a bath if they get very messy.

Beagle

Beagles need to be brushed weekly but don't need to be bathed very often unless they get messy.

Bloodhound

Bloodhounds should be bathed regularly to keep them from getting smelly and brushed once a week.

Border Collies

Border collies need to be brushed around twice a week to keep their hair free of tangles and debris.

Boston terrier

Boston terriers do not shed a lot, so will only need to be brushed around once a week, and they only need the occasional bath.

Boxer

Boxers tend to be clean dogs that require minimal grooming—a weekly brush should be enough.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn terriers should be brushed and combed once a week but do not need extensive grooming.

Chihuahua

Smooth-coat Chihuahuas will only need to be brushed occasionally and bathed regularly, while the longhaired Chihuahua should be brushed at least once a week.

Daschund

Dachshunds are generally clean and do not smell, though their brushing needs depend on the dog's coat. Smooth-coated Dachshunds are fairly low maintenance though longhaired Dachshunds will need to be brushed more frequently.

German pinscher

German Pinschers have a short, dense coat that does not need a lot of grooming. They should be brushed once a week and will only require the occasional bath.

Great Dane

Great Danes should be brushed once a week, except for during shedding season when they will need to be brushed daily.

Greyhound

Greyhounds have a short smooth coat that only needs a weekly rubdown with a damp cloth or hound glove and regular baths.

Italian greyhounds

Italian greyhounds only need to be bathed if they get messy. However, Italian greyhounds need to have their teeth brushed regularly and should have them cleaned by a veterinarian annually.

Mastiff

Mastiffs only require a quick brush every few days, though the folds in their skin should be inspected and cleaned regularly.

Miniature Bull Terrier

The miniature bull terrier does not require a lot of regular grooming but should be brushed once a week and bathed regularly.

Smooth fox terrier

The smooth fox terrier should be brushed regularly and will only need a bath around once a month unless they get messy.

Toy fox terrier

Toy fox terriers require minimal grooming, only needing the occasional bath.

Vizsla

Vizslas have a short, sleek coat that only needs to be occasionally brushed. When Vizslas get smelly, they should be bathed in lukewarm water with dog shampoo.

Weimaraner

Weimaraners require almost to no little grooming, but owners should ensure that their nails are kept short.

Whippet

Whippets do not need a lot of grooming, other than a weekly brush and the occasional bath.