I have children with allergies and want to make sure there is no problems
2006-08-19 10:01:25 · 14 answers · asked by nascardubbs 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
ALL dogs shed a little! They are not dissimilar to us in that respect. We loose approx 100 hairs a day and animals are no different. The longer hair dogs shedding is more noticeable b/c of the longer hair.
2006-08-19 10:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by heavenly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Shih-tzus do not shed. They have hair instead of fur, they do lose hair just like all living things (even people) but they don't leave tons of fur all over like short haired dogs do.
Other dogs that are good for allergy sufferers (to name a few) are:
Poodle
Havanese
Schnauzer
Bichon Frise
Yorkshire terrier
Maltese
Portuguese water dog
Generally if the dog has hair that continually grows and needs to be clipped they are usually OK for people with allergies.
2006-08-19 17:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I have an 8 year old female, No shedding but they need frequent brushing due to the longer coat. The dogs also have problems with skin allergies caused by food, fleas, and environmental factors. Overall I am happy with my Shitzu. She is good with kids and happy to sit by my feet. Do your homework and watch for puppy mill shitzus. The are notorious for leg/knee problems.
2006-08-19 17:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a poodle or a labradoodle. I've heard those are better for allergies. Shitzus do shed.
2006-08-19 17:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Hicktown girl66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shih tzus don't shed. Alot of my tzu have gone to a home where some one has allergies. They said there doc told them to get a shih tzu. They all love them and have not problems.
By the way they only shed about a much as you do.
2006-08-19 17:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Justsomegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dogs shed it is based on the weather. It is just that some dogs have less hair or shorter hair than others. if you want one that doesn't shed get something like a hairless chawawa (heck I don't know how to spell that but you know what I mean)
2006-08-19 17:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by Knock Knock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they shed so not good for people with allergies. Maybe try a bichon frise.
2006-08-19 17:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, shih tzus do not shed. they do not have a double coat (it's the undercoat of a dog that actually sheds), so they do not shed. maltese, poodles, and lhasa apsos do not shed either.
2006-08-19 17:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a lhasa Apso , which is closeyt related to the shizu, doesn't shed
2006-08-19 17:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by Uchihaitachi345 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-08-19 19:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by peachandp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋