Breeds of Hypoallergenic Dogs
Posted on December 24, 2008
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When looking for a hypoallergenic dog, you will have to decide on a breed of dog and also how the dog will fit into your lifestyle. Many hypoallergenic dogs are small or medium breed dogs. This means that they are small sized or medium sized dogs that require more attention than larger breeds. Hypoallergenic dogs may cause you to have fewer allergy attacks because their hair does not shed, they don’t have an undercoat, or they do not shed a lot dead skin cells, or dander. The following breeds of hypoallergenic dogs are popular with those who suffer from allergies: Irish Water Spaniel, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Bedlington Terrier.
For those looking for a hypoallergenic dog that is larger than other breeds, the Irish Water Spaniel may be the dog for you. These dogs have very short human-like hair that will prevent shedding and allergens from entering the air. The coats of these dogs must be maintained through grooming every two months. The Irish Water Spaniel is a friendly dog that likes to exercise and swim during the warmer months of the year.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is available in four varieties, the Traditional Irish, Heavy Irish, English, and American. The main difference is the size of the dog. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a short coat that does not shed much during the day. The dogs will need to be groomed as often as other hypoallergenic breeds in order to prevent clumping or rashes on their skin.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is very friendly and will always welcome strangers. They enjoy getting their exercise and want to be around people as much as possible. These dogs should not be kept in an apartment. Having a backyard is a must as this dog loves to run and bark. If you are in need of a hypoallergenic dog that is a little larger than most, then this is a dog worth considering.
Bedlington Terriers are smaller than the Irish Water Spaniel and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, but they have short coats which need to be brushed a few times a week to prevent tangling. They will also need to be groomed every three or four months in order to maintain a healthy coat. These dogs are energetic and enjoy exercise. For those who are hypoallergenic and who live in apartment buildings or small homes, this dog is perfect.
These breeds of hypoallergenic dog are not the only ones you have to choose from. There are other varieties that may appeal to your lifestyle and allergy issues. Smaller dogs are better for apartment living as they tend to bark less and require less room to move around in. If you own or rent a home, then you may want to consider a larger breed that will be able to run around in the back yard. Hypoallergenic dogs require more grooming than other breeds because they do not shed most of their hair, it just continues to grow. Not grooming regularly will cause matting, which will have to be cut from the coat in order to prevent skin rashes and other problems.
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There are no hypoallergenic dogs. All dogs shed cause all have skin so unless your mom is allergic to the hair which is a rare allergy then she is allergic to the dander. Now there are some dogs that shed their dander less, and have hair so they don't trigger allergies as much. These are
poodles
shih tzu
portuguese water dogs
lagotto romangnolo
Irish water spaniel
chinese crested
yorkshire terriers
maltese
coton de tulear
bichon frise
bolgnese
and there are more but i forget
Now by no means are the mixes of these breeds less likely to trigger allergies in fact they are more likely to do so because most are bred with high shedding dogs so they shed like crazy and the people who get them are mad.
Nope those breeds are NOT good for allergy suffers
Samoyed Shed like anything. a Sneeze attack waiting to happen.
A native american indian dog is a recreation of the original dog, which means its also not low shedding. its a scam by bad breeders.
Hypo means less allergies. NOT non allergic
The true low shedding breeds you should be looking into
Complete List of AKC Recognized Breeds
Affenpinscher
Airedale Terrier
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Black Russian Terrier
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Briard
Brussels Griffon
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Greyhound
Havanese
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Lakeland Terrier
Löwchen
Maltese
Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spinone Italiano
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Yorkshire Terrier
Cesky Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
Think some of these are low shedding. these are rarer breeds so i haven't found 100% accurate information on these
Barbet
Belgian Laekenois
Bergamasco
Berger Picard
Bolognese
Bracco Italiano
Coton de Tulear
Lagotto Romagnolo
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Pumi
Spanish Water Dog
I hear that there are only 15. Here is a list of ones that I know about.
Poodle- both the small and the standard. These are said to be non shedding dogs. They do require extensive grooming though.
Schnauzer- standard, mini, and giant. These do need clipped about 2 times a year.
Portugese water dogs- I don't know alot about these and I don't think I have ever even seen one.
Wheaten Terriers- These are the ones I highly recommend. they are very friendly and sweet
Irish water spaniel
Kerry blue terriers
Chinese Crested-these are really neat dogs. They are mainly hairless.
Mexican hairless
Bischons
Yorkies and Shit zus
Any person can have a reaction to any dog – hypoallergenic just means that the dog does not shed, produces less dander, and is less likely to cause a reaction. However that does not mean everyone with allergies will be fine with this dog.
I've heard cases of people being fine with one "hypoallergenic" dog of a certain breed but NOT fine with another dog of that same breed. I've heard stories of people allergic to "hypoallergenic" breeds but fine with breeds not on that list.
Anything is possible and it depends on the person, their allergy, the intensity, and so forth. I would guess that "hyperallergenic" dogs would be the shedders that are common for having dry skin.
Personally i tell people to research and spend time with any particular breed – if they have allergies then the best way to go is professional breeder to see if they react at ALL to those dogs.
There is no truly hypoallergenic dog. There ARE breeds that tend to trigger people's allergies less often, but there is never any guarantee. Please don't get a "hypoallergenic" dog only to find out that you must give it away because of your allergies. Get a goldfish instead!
Edit: I own a chinese crested as well, and he HAS triggered some people's allergies. Again, a hypoallergenic dog DOES NOT EXIST.
Maybe a dog is not the choice for you. Most breeds that are "hypoallergenic", like the chinese crested or the mexican hairless, have a ton of medical problems, and may demand more attention than they could recieve in your family. Some dogs are like infants. Would your family be able to deal with having an infant in the house? Puppies demand as much care, and many smaller dogs need regular walks (every 3-4 hrs) or grooming everyday.
Maybe get a small animal (hamster, guinea pig, ferret) or a bird.
Fish tanks are also an option! I have goldfish, and everyone says they must be a boring pet, but they do recognize me, come up and kiss my fingers (but no one elses) when i dangle them in the tank, and can be trained to do tricks like push a ball around.
Added: Also, sometimes parents develop allergies only when the question of pets come up ("I'll feed it and walk it and take care of it and it'll sleep on my bed and i'll love it forever" "But I'm allergic, so no.") Check that your parents truly want to get an animal.
No dog is completely hypoallergenic. You're actually allergic to dander from the skin and allergens in saliva–as far as I know, every dog has skin and saliva. If you're only mildly allergic, there are some breeds that might work for you though. Poodles, Maltese, Bichons, Wheaten Terriers, Portuguese Water Dogs, and Yorkies are all supposed to be good choices for allergy sufferers, but they may or may not be right for you. Stay away from the Poodle mixes that are often sold as hypoallergenic. In most cases they shed just as much as any other dog, and no reputable breeders will breed them.
Be sure you aren't picking a breed solely because it's hypoallergenic. Each breed has its own unique character and care requirements, so you'll need to do lots of research to ensure that it will fit your lifestyle.
Poodles or breeds mixed with poodle (i.e. goldendoodles, labradoodles, etc) are usually very hypoallergenic (i.e. non-shedding or light-shedding breeds). Poodles are very intelligent and easy to train, but can be a handful if not trained! Golden retrievers and labradors are very loving animals also.
Like said before, a lot of the "friendly" and "playful" qualities are inherent, but you have to train and socialize them properly from an early age.
A list of hypoallergenic dogs considered good for allergy sufferers. Check this out.
http://dogtime.com/best-dog-breeds-allergy-sufferers-list.html