White Fluffy Dog Breeds

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• The American Eskimo Dog, Bologna Dog, and Maremma Shepherd Dog are all on this list.
• The Bichon Frize and the West Highland White Terrier are both shaggy white dogs.
• Japanese Spitz and Owczarek Podhalanski are also white fluffy dogs.

What’s cuter than a fluffy snow-white dog? Luckily, humans have been breeding certain dogs to be white and furry for thousands of years, and sometimes it’s not just for cuteness.

Fluffy repels the cold, allowing the dog to blend into snowy and icy terrain, and it also shakes off snow more easily if it’s from the Arctic.

In this list, the dogs are purebreds, and white is the only coat color allowed, but areas of ivory or fawn are allowed. Here is a list of nine white fluffy dog ​​breeds.

#9.american eskimo

This beautiful dog has a fluffy solid white coat and comes in toy, miniature and standard sizes. The toy measures 9 to 12 inches at the shoulder and weighs 6 to 10 pounds.

Miniature models are over 12 inches but less than 15 inches at the shoulder and weigh 10 to 20 pounds, and standard standing models are 15 inches but less than 19 inches at the shoulder and weigh 18 to 35 pounds.

Regardless of size, the American Eskimo has a foxy-looking head with erect ears and a tail curled high over its back. Under the thick coat, the skin is gray or pink, but in contrast to the snowy white coat, the dog’s eyelids, gums, pads, and nose are black.

American Eskimos are intelligent, affectionate in nature, and great with children.

These beautiful animals are very intelligent, but are often known for being stubborn and barking excessively. They really need socialization with strangers and proper introductions to other pets. American Eskimos eventually develop a fondness for strangers, accepting them once they feel comfortable.

Even a standard-sized dog is small enough to do well in an apartment as long as it gets exercise and daily walks. Another great thing about American Eskimos is their longevity. This dog can live 15 years or more.

#8.bologna

The Bologna is a small, white, fluffy dog ​​breed that has been around since ancient Roman times and was often given as a gift among the powerful. It is prized for its friendly, dignified disposition and beautiful, cottony coat.

The Bologna is a small dog, 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs between 5 and 9 pounds, so it can be easily carried. The white coat has no undercoat, forming small tufts around the dog’s body.

It was a surprisingly stocky puppy with an egg-shaped head, thick legs and round feet, and a round black nose. It is a good dog for families with older children and is small enough to live in an apartment. However, like all dogs, it needs somewhere to go for a good long walk and exercise at least once a day.

#7.maremma shepherd dog

This is a large dog intended to herd sheep in his native Italy. Like the Bologna, this dog is ancient. Its head is large in proportion to the rest of its body, reminding some of the head of a bear. Its white coat can have ivory-colored areas, but is preferably solid white, long and shaggy, with a collar on the neck, long tail and feathers around the thighs.

It is a muscular dog with a strong, straight back and powerful shoulders.

It stands between 23.5 and 28.5 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 66 and 100 pounds. It’s smart, and its intelligence makes it a bit of a challenge to train because it wants to do its own thing.

However, as a dog breed that protects sheep and wolves, it is brave and loyal. It is a good guard dog, but it is not recommended for novices to keep dogs.

Not only is the Maremma Sheepdog not ideal for apartments, but he’s also happy when left outdoors. It requires a lot of space to exercise and permission to go for long walks and the occasional free run.

The dog’s fur makes it unsuitable for hot climates, and if kept outside, it will need a shady place to rest and plenty of water on warm days. A little trick is to throw a handful of ice into your dog’s water bowl as it warms up. The Maremma Sheepdog has a life span of 11 to 13 years.

#6.Bichon Frise

This white, shaggy breed is related to the Bologna, although it originated in Spain in the 15th century. He’s one of the hairiest dogs out there, with a well-groomed coat that basically looks like a big pile of cotton balls.

The pure white fur contrasts with the round black eyes and black nose. The coat itself has a silky feel and is double-coated, with the topcoat being more curly and tougher than the undercoat. A nice thing about the Bichon Frize is that it doesn’t shed and its fur is hypoallergenic.

Dogs, on the other hand, require a lot of careful grooming. Every month or so, Bichon Frize should be groomed by a professional. Standing 9 to 12 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 7 and 12 pounds, this pup is lively, cuddly, and can live 15 years or more.

As long as he can be walked and exercised, he is a good dog for apartment living.

#5.west highland white terrier

Originating in the Scottish Highlands in the 1800s for rat hunting, this shaggy white breed has the confidence and liveliness of most terriers, big or small. At 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulders and weighing between 15 and 22 pounds, this puppy is heavy for its size.

It has a rounded skull, small pointed upright ears and an upright but naturally short tail. Its skull is round, and the hair around its head is often groomed to give the face a puff-like appearance. He is a great city dog ​​and will thrive in an apartment as long as he can get a walk.

One downside – if it is a downside – is that the shaggy coat requires a lot of grooming, and the dog should be looked after by a professional from time to time. The Westie also enjoys the advantages of being a small dog, as it has a long lifespan of 15 years or more.

#4.Japanese Spitz

Admired for his lively and playful nature, this fluffy little dog makes an excellent watchdog despite his small size. Its pure white coat is luxurious, with a long mane that reaches to the sternum, feathers on the feet and thighs, and a thickly feathered tail that curls over the back.

It has a fox-like head with a long snout and erect, triangular ears, but its feet are said to resemble those of a feline. This dog looks like an American Eskimo, but has nothing to do with it. Although it was developed in Japan in the 1800s, it is believed to be descended from the Russian Samoyed.

The Japanese Spitz stands 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs only 11 to 13 pounds. A smart dog who has few health problems and does well in the apartment. When walking, it likes to move freely. Japanese Spitz live between 10 and 16 years.

#3.Ucharek Podhalanski

The dog’s name is Broken Jaw, also known as the Tatra Mountain Shepherd Dog. It originated in Poland in the 1700s as a keeper of livestock. Large, muscular dog with a solid white or cream coat, 24 to 34 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 150 pounds.

It has a strong, stocky neck and powerful legs. Its feet are large with thick soles that protect them like dogs guard goats and sheep in the Carpathians.

this Ucharek Podhalanski Docile and friendly, but their large size makes them unsuitable for apartment living. Its double coat, coarse on top and soft and dense on the underside, enables it to live in less hot climates.

This collie has excellent coat as it cleans itself, but he does shed a lot in late spring and needs regular brushing. Tatra Mountain Shepherd Dogs live between 10 and 12 years.

#2.Couvas

Kuvasz were bred in Hungary in the 13th century to watch over sheep like Tatra Mountain Shepherd Dogs and are known for their unusually beautiful long, graceful heads. It has a double coat with a long mane that grows on the dog’s neck. The fur on the body, tail and legs is also long and thick. The white or cream color of the dog’s coat contrasts sharply with its all black eyes, lips, nose and eyes.

Standing 22 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 80 and 100 pounds, this large dog is a great companion for families with children because he is loyal and protective. However, it’s best to have a Kuvasz puppy when the child is an infant or toddler so they can grow up together.

Kuvasz is too big for an apartment and full of energy, at least a big backyard is a must. Its thick coat makes it well suited to cold weather, but is best as a dog alternating inside and out. Like many large dogs, the kuvasz is prone to hip dysplasia and, it must be said, is a bit drool-worthy.

Like the Owczarek Podhalanski, its fur will clean itself, but it should still be brushed weekly to avoid overgrown hair. Kuvasz live between 10 and 12 years.

#1.Samoyed

Honestly, this dog comes by its fluffy white coat, as it was bred in Russia in the 1600s to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and snuggle up with its human for warmth at night. Unlike its American Eskimo Dog and Japanese Spitz cousins, the Samoyed is a medium-sized dog, 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing between 50 and 65 pounds.

As expected, he is a muscular dog with a deep chest and powerful hindquarters. It has a beautiful lion-like mane and its feet are covered with fur. It is known for curling its fluffy tail over one side of its body.

The Samoyed is an excellent family dog ​​that is so friendly that it makes a terrible watchdog. However, its beautiful coat requires a lot of grooming and sheds quite badly. This dog is long-lived for a dog of its size, up to 15 years.

List of White Fluffy Dog Breeds

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