15 Fluffy Dog Breeds You'll Want to Pet and Cuddle All Day Long

What could be cuter or more appealing than a fluffy dog? Breeds like the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Pekingese, and Old English Sheepdog all have coats that are soft, downy, and nothing short of beautiful. Fluffy dogs come in different sizes and coat colors. When you adopt one, it's worth noting that you will have to invest in regular grooming to keep their coats nice and healthy. They oftentimes require regular brushing, even daily attention in the spring and fall, when their coat is going through its seasonal transformation known as "blowing coat."

You can keep their coats well-groomed with the right type of brush; a popular kind is the slicker brush that removes loose hair and optimizes your dog's fluffiness. You also want to use the right shampoo for your dog's coat type and any concerns you have, such as dandruff or shedding. Look for a shampoo that's formulated to penetrate through thick fur, and that is paraben-free and dye-free. This will help to keep your dog's coat at its fluffiest.

You might be surprised to learn that some of the breeds on this list are close to hypoallergenic, meaning that they are less likely to shed hair and airborne dander. And while no dog is truly hypoallergenic, this minimizes the likelihood of triggering a reaction in people with allergies.

If one of these breeds of dog sounds like the right companion for you, learn more about them in our gallery ahead. All of them are worth adopting to the right family.