Pepper is a mix breed and if you are looking for a hypo-alergenic puppy please do not adopt Pepper - we cannot guarantee the breed and we cannot guarantee that he will not shed. We can guarantee that he is about the cutest dog you will ever meet. He is like a black maltese, his fur is long soft black curls. He is full of energy so he needs a very active family. He loves to play with other dogs, he is good wtih cats.