What kind of dog?

Question

I'm allergic to dogs but I love dogs and want to get one but I don't know which and I don't really like hairless dogs so what kind of dog.

Answer 1

Information on Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

Many of us are allergic to dog dander, and if you're looking for an indoor companion, its important to find the right canine pal that will cause the least grief when it comes to your allergic reactions. Just because you or a family member are allergic to dogs doesn't mean you're choices are small. There are quite a few breeds that aren't heavy allergen producers. Remember, all dogs produce some dander. Hypoallergenic dogs just produce less.

Before you pick your breed, here are some facts you should know about what makes us so allergic to dogs and how that can be reduced.

Facts about Dog Dander
Single coat and hairless coat dogs tend to cause the least allergic reactions. This doesn't include all single coat dogs however, because some single coat dogs still produce a lot of dander, which is what most allergy sufferers suffer from. Dander is the dead skin shedding off of a dog and being deposited all through the house. Dander is sticky and floats through the air which is how it affects your eyes and nose . One reason the dogs listed below are listed as hypoallergenic is simply because they shed less. With less shedding, the less dander there is to affect you.

Dander isn't the only culprit causing itchy eyes and sneezing. Dogs with thick undercoats or double coats tend to be dust and pollen magnets. However, all dogs' fur will collect some of dust and pollen.

Reducing Allergens
Here are a few tips you can use to reduce the affects of dander in your home.

Grooming: Regular grooming your dog is a great way to reduce the dander and other collections of allergens from its coat.

Brushing and Bathing: Brushing your dog frequently will also keep it clean and dust free. Bathing your dog on a weekly or bi-monthly basis will wash out the sticky dander and pollen collected in your pet's coat.

Allergy-Resistant Bedding: Using pillows with allergen protection and other bedding specially made for allergy sufferers will help repel the dander from collecting on your bed.

Use HEPA Vacuum and Air Filters: Frequently changes your filters and/or replace them with high efficiency air (HEPA) filters. These filters are appropriate for trapping allergens without recycling them through the house.

List of Hypoallergenic Dogs:
Below is a list of hypoallergenic dogs (those with reduced allergenic tendencies):


American Hairless Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frisé
Bichon/Yorkie
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Chinese Crested (powder puff)
Cockapoo
Coton De Tulear
Doodleman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lowchen
Maltese
Malti-Poo
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Poodle
Poos
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Schnoodle
Shepadoodle
Shichon
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Yorkshire Terrier

Answer 2

I love dogs and have had sevral differnet kind of breeds.
Chihuahua - Contrary to popular belief, Chihuahuas are usually not suitable for dog allergic people. No dog is considered non-allergenic because all dogs produce dander, saliva, and urine which are the offending allergens. Any dog who sheds skin, urinates, or licks has the potential to become a problem for an allergic individual.
There are dogs that produce less dander, however. For instance, dogs that shed their skin about every 21 days include poodles, airedales, and schnauzers.

Whereas, breeds like cocker spaniels, basset hounds, German shepherds, and Irish setters shed their skin every three to four days.
Dander can be controlled on most breeds with the proper diet, bathing, and grooming.
I personally think that 'hairless' dogs would be your best bet but since you really don't care for them here are some other best suitable dogs for people who are allgeric to dogs.

Native American Indian Dog- a good choice for a person who is allergic to dogs. The coat is hypoallergenic. They have no "doggy" smell and those who suffer from pet allergies can usually own these animals.

Shih Tzus, Bichon Frises, Poodles and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are examples of dog breeds considered to be hypoallergenic.These breeds must be groomed on a regular basis. This will also reduce the amount of allergens produced in the environment

Sealyham Terrier- rarer breed, may be hard to find/ espensive. The sealyham terrier does not shed but does require professional grooming and requires constant attention.

There is the designer dogs as well such as
Labradoodle- lab/poodle cross bred- most of the designer dogs are crossed with poodles because poodles are great dogs for people with allegies to dogs.

• Poodle - The Poodle is an elegant, medium to large-sized dog, with a profuse, but well groomed and clipped, wiry curly coat

• Labradoodle - The Labradoodle's body is slightly heavier than that of a Poodle. The forelimbs are robust and muscular with ears set flat against the head and level with the eye. Excessive hair in the ear canal while the head is broad with well-defined eyebrows.

• Bichon Frise - The Bichon Frise is a puffball of a dog with a loose curled coat. It is usually all white, cream, gray, or apricot


• Havenese - Smaller dog with dark eyes and long tail, covered with long silky hair. The profuse coat can be wavy or curly. A double-coated breed with soft hair on outer and undercoat. Adult coat reaches 6 to 8 inches, and has a pearly sheen. Some Havanese can be short haired



• Miniature Schnauzer - The Miniature Schnauzer is small, squarely-proportioned, has a long bushy beard, long head, and bushy mustache and eyebrows


• Kerry Blue Terrier - A well-built, muscular, medium-sized dog with terrier style and terrier character. This dog is born black but the coat changes color through various transitions


• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier - A medium-sized, squarely proportioned dog that is strong and gracefully. The head is rectangular, rather long, with a short, strong muzzle. Its jaws are able to seize and grip prey well, and it has large teeth


• Maltese - A hardy little dog with a silky white coat hanging straight to the ground on each side. The coat has no undercoat and should not be wavy or curly. The color is pure white or ivory


• Portugese Water Dog - A hardy, muscular, medium-sized dog. The coat can be shiny, thick, open curl, or tight curl. The non-shedding coat comes in black, white or brown, parti-color (white with dark spots), black or brown with white markings, or even silver fox or gray. The body is slightly longer than it is tall


• Italian Greyhound - An elegant, miniature Greyhound with a long head that thins gradually to a pointed muzzle. It has a dark nose, thin lips, deep brisket, arched back, and tucked-in abdomen


• Basenji - A small, unusual, elegant, athletic dog similar in size to a fox terrier. They have a smooth shiny coat that is copper colored, red, black or tan


• Chinese Crested - Hairless except for feet, head, and tail. They do not have the protective hair that other breeds have and therefore can get injured easily. These dogs are sweet, lively, and playful. They are affectionate with children

• Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle) - Pronounced (show-low-its-queen-tlee), there are three varieties: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. It has a broad skull and a long muzzle with a black or flesh-colored nose
Hope this was of some help to you and good luck!Dogs are great!

Answer 3

There is no such thing as a hypo-allergenic dog, as much as they try to tell you there is.

There are two coat types that produce a smaller amount of allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat, and hairless dogs. However even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to to affect a highly allergic person.

Answer 4

I would suggest getting a Schnoodle - they are not hairless but they have a thin coat and they are a small dog and they do not shed. They are the best for someone who has allergies and doesn't want/need a shedding dog. The vet can also give you some really good shampoo that will lessen the dander. Good Luck

Answer 5

Yes, there may not be totally hypo-allergenic dogs, but stating that is not going to help is it!

I would suggest a poodle or poodle crossbreed such as a labradoodle. I know a couple of people who are allergic to many animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, horses as well as dogs and they can be really badly affected, but labradoodles don't give them a reaction.

Also Airedales might be suitable for you as they similarly don't shed as much.

Answer 6

u should get a bichon frise, i have one, they are hypoallergenic meaning they don't shed so don't really affect people with fur, and they grow a great coat well if u make sur to keep groomed and stuff but they are really great dogs. I couldn't get a dog before because my mom was allergic but when we found my baby i was able to have it, u can go to google and search for images of bichon frise

Answer 7

Bichon Frise

Answer 8

try this website. its a really cool little quiz, you answer questions about the type of dog you want, and it will give you a list of the best possible matches. this is how i got my little pup, and she's perfect!

Answer 9

i got a chihuahua

it wont get any bigger

its a small dog

Answer 10

NONE!!!
There's NO SUCH THING as"hypo-alergenic dogs"!!! NONE!

The "coat"isn't problem,it's the DANDER!!

You CAN get treatments.