Non-allergic breeds

[cavendish]

I have been allergic to animal hair since I was a child but I would love to adopt a small dog.

Is anyone aware of a breed or breeds that do not cause allergic reactions?

Thanks.

[Amber]

Schnauzers! They dont shed and have no oder to them they are great dogs and they come in three sizes, miniature, standered and, Giant. My dog Katie is a schnauzer mix and is the best thing that ever happened to our family. She is playful, protective, and loves to cuddle. They are the perfect dog. There are other toy dogs that are good for allergies. Hmm I think poodles, maltese, I cant think of alot. But if you do some research Im sure you will find a good dog. Katie is in my signature below.
If you have any questions on schnauzers just pm me

P.S. Welcome To PET TALK!!! :p

[primabella]

Amber is right, some dogs don't have fur but "human hair". I read that people are usually allergic to the dog's fur so basically almost any dog that doesn't shed would make a good dog for you. I can think of Shnauzers, Malteses, Poodles and Shi-Tzu's. I could be wrong though. :)

[cavendish]

Amber and Primabella,

Thanks so much for your help and my welcome to Pet Talk ---- I'm not sure if this reply gets to you --- I need to read all the guidelines

Thanks again


Cavendish:) :) :)

[wolf_Q]

I know Poodles and Schnauzers don't shed, but I believe shih tzu and maltese do some...not positive on that though.

However, with a breed like that, they may not shed but their hair grows profusely and requires a lot of grooming.


Schnauzers! They dont shed and have no oder to them

Not with my dogs...Reggie and Smokey always stink. Nebo's the one who always smells nice and has no "doggy odor." lol

There's also some hairless breeds.

However, you may want to find somebody with a breed of dog like that and be around them to find out if the dog still would bother your allergies.

[Amber]

Not with my dogs...Reggie and Smokey always stink.

Whoa? Really? Thats different!

Your Welcome cavendish hope you find a good dog breed for you!

[Cincy'sMom]

From what I have heard, there are no treuly hypo-allergenic breeds. Some of the better ones have mentioned, others include Wheaton Terriers, Bischon Frises, and I believe Airedale Terriers and Portugese Water Dogs. I would also think Chinese Crested and Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless) would be okay since they are both hairless breeds.

[wolfsoul]

Bichons and poodles are good for people with allergies. :)

That's why poodles are often bred with labs or goldens to be aid-dogs. So that the person doesn't have to deal with the allergies and shedding that a purebred golden or lab might create.

[Uabassoon]

I read that people are usually allergic to the dog's fur so basically almost any dog that doesn't shed would make a good dog for you.

Actually it's not the fur that causes allergies, it's the dander. The dander comes from the saliva get get on the fur when they clean themselves. Don't that don't shed or shed less are better for people with allergies because the dander doesn't spread as quickly. WIth dogs that shed because their hair gets everywhere that means the dander gets everywhere. Dogs such as poodles, bichons, and some of the other dogs mentioned are not totally hypo allergenic, but they will be better on your allergies since the dander isn't all over your house. You'll need to bathe them regulary to get rid of some of the dander that remains on the surface of the fur and also you may need to wash your hands after playing with them to keep you from speading the dander to your face.,

[primabella]

Your welcome Canvendish :)

Are you *really allergic* to dogs or is it only a slight reaction? I read up on some sites some "tips" you can do to avoid terrible allergies. I can find it if you like...

[micki76]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
Actually it's not the fur that causes allergies, it's the dander. The dander comes from the saliva get get on the fur when they clean themselves. Don't that don't shed or shed less are better for people with allergies because the dander doesn't spread as quickly. WIth dogs that shed because their hair gets everywhere that means the dander gets everywhere. Dogs such as poodles, bichons, and some of the other dogs mentioned are not totally hypo allergenic, but they will be better on your allergies since the dander isn't all over your house. You'll need to bathe them regulary to get rid of some of the dander that remains on the surface of the fur and also you may need to wash your hands after playing with them to keep you from speading the dander to your face.,

Exactly! That's just what I was going to post, Laura! :D

My Shih Tzu doesn't shed at all, but like Amy said she does have to be groomed regularly. We usually take her in every 3-4 weeks, with a bath every Saturday in between.

[belle67]

I know that greyhounds have a very low occurance of allergies. They have very short hair, barely shed, have little dander (if any) and don't have that dog smell. We have a small greyhound (55lbs) but she can curl up so small! :)

[tikeyas_mom]

shih tzu, I own one and they dont shed.

lhasa they dont shed,

ummmm.... lol

[Toller 42]

Bichon Frises don't shed but they do require alot of grooming.
I used to have one.

[fuzzbuttbuddy]

me and my little sister have LOTS of alergies...including dog dander...


first...look to get a dog with fur...not hair....

snauzers!
i got one a white one...
if you want a small dog...get a miniture snauzer...
they anre like 10 to15 pounds normaly. mine is 25..."gotta be the puppy chow" bt on the other hand the other 3 white ones i know are his size...all the others are small.
hehe...hes akc..or purebreed...mom said no mixes so there was no chance of shedding.. have not had any reactions... we maild in registration papers and gotthem back saying therre was no such thing as a "white schnauzer" this was 8 years ago. we had to mail in his papers..pictures..etc.
now there are more and more "white ones"
DID YOU KNOW?:: along long time ago white snauzer puppies were exicuted because they wer supossedly"evil","wrong",an "imperfection",etc.

get a snauzer!!! get a black or pepper one if you want a small one though...heh...just my experience...

have any questions..email [email protected]

[chrissycat21]

Bichons, Malteses, and Poodles. Or mixes between those. I know there are more, but I can't think of the breeds now!

Try doing some online research, like on google. Try to adopt before going to a petstore or breeder! Try places like www.petfinder.org.

-Chrissy

[Layka3000]

POODLE, i heard from a VET

[BrittanyLexie]

Originally posted by Amber
Schnauzers! They dont shed and have no oder to them they are great dogs and they come in three sizes, miniature, standered and, Giant. My dog Katie is a schnauzer mix and is the best thing that ever happened to our family. She is playful, protective, and loves to cuddle. They are the perfect dog. There are other toy dogs that are good for allergies. Hmm I think poodles, maltese, I cant think of alot. But if you do some research Im sure you will find a good dog. Katie is in my signature below.
If you have any questions on schnauzers just pm me

P.S. Welcome To PET TALK!!! :p
shes right!! i just got a miniature schnauzer and shes 9 weeks old and shes adorable!! other than gettingn into absolutely AVERYTHING shes perfect!

[IRescue452]

May I suggest spending time with the type of dog you pick before actually getting one. Most breeders will allow you to spend time with their dogs to test your allergies. No breed is hypoalergenic but some cause no problems with certain people. Allergies can also takes weeks to surface and by that time you are going to be attached to the dog already.

[buttercup132]

anything with curly fur or that is mixed with a poodle will be non allergic also you could get a hairless dog they rock chinese crested and mexican hairless

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by buttercup132
anything with curly fur or that is mixed with a poodle will be non allergic also you could get a hairless dog they rock chinese crested and mexican hairless

There are no non allergic dogs or hypo allergenic, that's just a sales pitch that BYBs use to sell their mutt puppies. Even poodles can shed or have excessive dander. I had a Poodle and he had skin allergies which caused him to itch and have excessive dander. So, it's going to depend on the individual dogs within any breed. Like IRescue said, go spend time with people who have the kind of breed you're looking for. Do research on each breed as far as temperament and grooming requirements are concerned because while Schnauzers and Poodles are cute, they're not for everyone. I don't doubt that you have allergies to dogs, but how did you find out that it's dogs you are allergic to? The reason I ask is because my brother and boyfriend who were both raised with dogs and cats with no problems have come to my house after not living there for a while and it aggrivates their allergies (runny nose, runny eyes, etc) for a little while until they are used to the environment again, then they are fine. Again, not doubting your condition, just curious cause.