What type of dog is good for someone whom has allergies and please don't say none!!!?

Answer 1

So-Called Hypoallergenic Breeds
By far the most frequently asked question I get anymore is along the lines of "I am allergic to dogs/cats, can you send me a list of hypoallergenic dog/cat breeds?"
Truth is, there is no hard and fast answer. There is no group of dog or cat breeds one can point to and say "these are hypoallergenic". People have differing levels of allergy and allergies to different things -- sometimes it's the hair, sometimes the saliva -- although most often it's the dander. The only way for an individual to be certain he or she is not allergic to a particular breed is to spend some time with individuals of that breed and see how he or she reacts to the animal. Keep in mind that for virtually any breed of dog or cat, there is a person allergic to it.

You should also be very careful in your quest for a pet. You must be honest with yourself: if you later must give up your pet, it is much worse for your pet than it is for you. It is a sad fact of life that many pets given up by their owners, especially once fully grown, are put down at shelters. So, do not focus so much on your own desire for a pet, but rather consider the potential pet's welfare first.

Dogs
That said, there are classes of dog breeds that are often recognized to stand a good chance of being hypoallergenic. These include:
small dogs
dogs with extremely short or no hair
dogs with "human like" hair
dogs with non-shedding hair
Small dogs are probably "hypoallergenic" because there is less of them to shed or otherwise distribute allergens Any of the toy breeds warrants consideration under this category.

Dogs with little or no hair may be good candidates for some, because the amount of hair shed is so much less. Breeds in this category include: whippets, Mexican Hairless, Chinese Crested, Boxers, greyhounds, Basenjis, shorthaired Chihuahuas, etc. However, for some sufferers, they exacerbate the problem, because the dandruff and saliva is more accessible, so watch out!

Dogs with "human like" hair usually have long silky hair that sheds minimally. Many people seem to have limited reactions to this type of coat. Breeds falling into this category include Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese, Bichon Frise, Havanese, Silky and Skye Terriers.

Dogs with nonshedding coats are the most commonly recommended breeds for allergy sufferers. However, it is important to note that there are some people who can't tolerate these dogs, either! When a dog's coat does not shed, there are less allergens released in the air. This is provided that the coat is kept clean and clipped; a Poodle with a corded coat (think of dreadlocks) could drag in as much dust and allergens as a furiously shedding Samoyed! Breeds that do not shed include all three sizes of Poodles, the Komondor, and the Puli.

Puppies often have different coats than dogs do, it's important to check that you are not allergic to either puppies or adults of the breeds you are considering. For example puppy Standard Schnauzers may trigger allergies while adults often do not. Conversely, Golden Retriever puppies may not trigger attacks whereas an adult probably will.

Finally, don't forget to balance your allergy needs against the kind of dog you want. If you are a retriever lover, you may not be happy with any of the terriers, even if the terriers are what you are not allergic too. Don't overlook personality compatibility in your quest for a hypoallergenic dog!

Answer 2

the best dogs for people who have allergies are dogs that have to be groomed. This is because their hair is constantly growing rather than constantly shedding. Many of the terriers fall under this category (mini schnauzer, wirehaired fox terrier), also poodles... However, most people are allergic to the dander rather than the actual hair, so you may still be allergic to these dogs. The best thing to do is find some breeds you think you may be interested in and go talk to some breeders and spend time around the dogs to gauge how you might react.

Answer 3

bigdoghunter wrote an excellent answer; i will only add that almost ANY dog can be "low allergen" if U follow some simple rules:

* NO DOGS, Ever!, in the allergic person's BedRm - sleep then becomes 8 hrs of allergen-free-zone, so that Ur 'threshold' for a reaction is lower the next morning

* CLEAN dogs only:
a good brushing -out- doors, followed by a thorough BATH INdoors;
brushing can be daily; it's a good habit, & prevents mats & tangles. BATHing should be at least every 10 days, to be truly 'clean'; once a week, with a mild no-perfume oatmeal shampoo and warm-to-cool water, is perfectly safe for the dog. [warm water, esp over 80 degrees, means more likely-to-itch dog... cool is skin-calming].

RINSE, Rinse, Rinse!! any shampoo left behind makes for an itchy dog, & skin injury - to say nothing of skin-cells tossed into the air...

* a HEPA filter on the house's main air-circ unit, PLUS a HEPA-filter IN THE BEDROOM of the allergic person:
either hire a duct-cleaning company to thoroughly clean every duct in the house, or
shut off the sufferer's bedRoom VENT, in order to get no air coming into the room that's untreated by their personal HEPA-filter unit.
keep that BedRoom door CLOSED- that's the "detox" space, for an allergen-free rest every nite.

* AllerPet-D:
a wipe-on product that keeps the dander ON the pet. i have used this when doing therapy pet visits; it's simple & inexpensive.
spray a cloth or paper-towel, just till damp; not drippy.
Wipe it on a CLEAN dog, 1st -with- the coat, then =against= the lay of the coat.
keep the dog busy for a few moments to let it dry; no point in letting the dog lick it off, it won't get the chance to work!!
a chewie, a stuffed Kong, whatever; a game of fetch, ANYthing that keeps the dog busy till they are dry. works for 24 to 48 hrs.

good luck! :)

Answer 4

Try a hairless breed: Peruvian Hairless, American Hairless Terrier, Mexican Hairless, or Chinese Crested.
I've also seen Poodles and other curly coated breeds listed as best for allergy sufferers.
No dog is perfect, since it is the proteins in the dog's skin that cause allergies, but dogs that have no hair or little hair, or those that don't shed much (such as poodles) tend to have less dander floating around. Keep the pooch very clean and keep your house and furnishings clean and you should lessen your allergic reactions.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Finally, don't forget to balance your allergy needs against the kind of dog you want. If you are a retriever lover, you may not be happy with any of the terriers, even if the terriers are what you are not allergic too. Don't overlook personality compatibility in your quest for a hypoallergenic dog!

Answer 6

Depends on the allergy, but there are shampoos out there now for dogs that remove the allergens that make you allergic to them in the first place. Otherwise, maybe a hairless dog like a chihuahua or short haired dogs like dachshunds. Can't imagine life without a dog, good luck!

Answer 7

I also imagine that a toy poodle should be a large decision. i'd have in no way suggested that a year in the past yet i chanced on a touch female 8 months in the past and after failing to locate her proprietor or a no kill protect, I were given stuck such as her. I genuinely have now grow to be the loopy female that takes her canines everywhere and treats her like someone. She is the sweetest canines I genuinely have EVER had and that i'm a "vast" canines fan each of how. also they are large once you've allergic reactions. a minimum of mine. nicely worth a shot besides. good success.

Answer 8

Many times it's not the dog you are allergic to it's the dander. You want to look at short hair breeds. I know they say poodles work well for people with allergies for some odd reason. And they you have a few hairless varities you could check out.

Answer 9

Poodles are sometimes called hypoallergenic dogs. They aren't really, but as long as you keep your house clean, get the dog groomed at least once a month, and don't rub your face directly in his fur, then you'll be fine. There are some breeds of hairless dogs too, but i think they are ugly.

This is assuming that by allergies you don't mean anaphylaxis (i know spelled that wrong)

Answer 10

Ok here's the deal, I looked into dogs that do not shed. Because I have allergies and Astma. Great dogs breeds include: Miniature Schnauzers and any other Schnauzers Giant and medium. Bichon Frise.

I suggest u get a mini Schauzers because they don't shed and they got a whole lotta personality. I love my mini schauzers