Are there really such things as hypoallergenic dogs?
While there's a lot of debate on the subject, hypoallergenic dogs are defined as those breeds that result in “reduced allergy reaction” as opposed to “non-allergenic or allergy free dogs”. Regardless of definition, some breeds like the Coton de Tulear are often referred to as hypoallergenic or non-shedding and are a great choice for those suffering from pet dander allergies since they’ve been known to cause less severe allergic reactions and in some cases, no reaction at all. Having said this, it’s important to understand while many people have had success with these breeds, it’s no guarantee. Each individual dog is different, each person is different, and the combination of dog and human can have an unpredictable outcome. Because of this, it’s wise to spend time with any prospective puppy to make sure you’re compatible. Also, the breeder should allow you to spend time with the puppy’s parents since often allergic reactions to dogs don’t happen until they’re older. If you’re getting the dog from a
rescue group
see if you can take the dog home on a trial basis before committing to a lifetime of allergy suffering.
Some of the more popular breeds of hypoallergenic dogs include:
| Airedale Terrier | Chinese Crested | Old English Sheepdog | | American Hairless Terrier | Cockapoo | Poodle | | Basenji | Coton de Tulear | Portuguese Water Dog | | Belington Terrier | Havanese | Puli | | Bichon Frise | Irish Water Spaniel | Schnauzer | | Bolognese | Italian Greyhound | Shih-Tzu | | Border Terrier | Kerry Blue Terrier | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | | Bouvier des Flandres | Labradoodle | Tibetan Terrier | | Cairn Terrier | Lowchen | West Highland White Terrier | | Cavachon | Maltese | Wirehaired Fox Terrier | | Chihuahua | Malti-Poo | Yorkshire Terrier |
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