What about allergy meds? I've heard of people who were allergic to dogs and instead of getting rid of the dog, they were put on allergy meds so everyone could live together happily. Fortunately I don't have allegies, but would more exposure to dogs maybe help to build up amunities to the effects of the dander? Some breeds may not shed fur as much as others, but if they have skin problems which cause flakey skin, then it's going to be just as bad as a dog that sheds more cause the dander will be everywhere.