Allergies From Dogs?

Question

I LOVE dogs but I am allergic. I have two Yorkshire Terriers,and my sister has two yorkies because they are non-allergenic. They don't shed at all and it's great. But I would like to get a different kind of breed now because I have had my yorkies for about 5 years. Can anyone tell me about breeds that are non-allergenic?

Answer 1

Here's a link that will help..

http://www.bigdogboutique.com/ProductCart/pc/hypo_allergenic_dogs.html

Answer 2

Allergy lies within the receiver, so there is no such thing as a non allergenic animate or non-animate source. Mostly allergies from pets are caused by dust in their hair but that is not really the source of your problem. It is the dust in your environment you are allergic to. So make it dust free. How? see the astma website - this way you do something within your power. Meanwhile take non drowsy pills such as Claritin. Then buy all kinds of good cleaning gear and a vacuumcleaner especially made to help in the fight against dust allergy (those don´t disperse the dust particles back into the room). AND... HOOVER everyday! Get rid of carpets, dusty covers etc etc. and you´ll see the dogs are not the cause anymore. Or at least what the dogs shed is too little for you to feel bad by. Do this and you´ll be cured...

Answer 3

My friend has asthma, and she owns a maltese. The resaon she dont't get allergies is that the dog has hisr as compared to fur

For those who can't do without the joy of a canine companion but want to keep their allergies at bay, the AKC suggests they consider the following breeds:
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles (Toy, Miniature or Standard)
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard or Giant)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
These breeds may be just what the doctor ordered for people with allergies," says Lisa Peterson, spokesperson for the American Kennel Club. "There are a variety of sizes, energy levels and temperaments, yet all are well-established in their coat type. Dogs that are AKC registered have pedigrees reaching back often hundreds of years and so the characteristics that make them better companions for allergy suffers are fixed through decades of breeding for consistent type."

Many of these breeds have shown a rise in popularity over the last decade. The Chinese Crested moved from 73 (out of the 153 AKC breeds) to 57 while the Portuguese Water Dog jumped from 86 to 69. Poodles have remained in the top 10, the Miniature Schnauzer and Maltese in the top 25, and the Bichon Frise in the top 30.

"For those who really want to avoid a shedding pet, there are even hairless dogs like the AKC-registered Chinese Crested or the rare Xoloitzcuintli, which listed in AKC's Foundation Stock Service as a step towards full registration," says Peterson. "Dander is usually what triggers an allergic reaction to a dog, not the hair. It is important to know that while no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic -- even the hairless ones – there are options for allergy sufferers to consider."

"Both hairless breeds are great for those with allergies or asthma," says Amy Fernandez, a long-time breeder and President of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America. "The Chinese Crested is a social butterfly and wants to be around others which make them great with kids, while the loyal Xolo with his guardian instincts is the ideal one-person dog. Just because both breeds are hairless, their temperaments are not interchangeable."

Answer 4

Dachshunds are hypo-allergenic. I have one (although I'm not allergic) and everyone I meet says "oh, are you allergic to dogs or something?". I'm not allergic.. but all of my dogs have short hair bc I hate when they shed!

If your dogs are 5 years old, why do you want another one? I'd suggest not getting another dog.. unless you can handle it. Just remember your Yorkies have a long life ahead of them and not to forget them just bc they're not puppies anymore.

One more thing.. if you're going to get a dog please adopt from a shelter/rescue!

Answer 5

canines hypersensitive reactions and cat hypersensitive reactions are thoroughly different, yet that does no longer mean you will no longer be allergic to the two. working example, any time I shelter a cat I would desire to bathe my palms as we communicate afterwords or the subsequent time I touch my face i'll heavily worsen my eyes. If a cat scratches me, the scratch as we communicate welts up and gets great itchy. If I shelter a canines, then my reaction relies upon on the breed. generally I substitute into filled up, and with specific breeds my palms get extremely itchy. A canines scratch seems to have no actual effect. in case you have any acquaintances who very own canines, pass play with them to make certain in case you react. while you're identifying to purchase from a breeder you could ask to work together with their canines, so which you would be attentive to precisely whether or no longer the breed will reason a difficulty.

Answer 6

Poodles and bichons have relatively hypoallergenic coats. Nothing can be 100% guarenteed to be hypoallergenic.

Answer 7

my dad was to every kind of dog... but he was ok with black labs... so maybe those?

Answer 8

i was told poodles