Whats a good dog for someone with bad allergies? What dogs dont shed?

Answer 1

As many have already said- Poodles both standard and the toy varieties.

Also consider some rarer breeds- The Pharoah Hound and their smaller cousin (even rarer) the Cirneco Dell' Etna.

Other breeds to consider include:
American Hairless Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frise
Bichon/Yorkie
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Cockapoo
Coton De Tulear
Doodleman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
Maltese
Malti-Poo
Miniature Littlefield Sheepdog
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Poos
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli (Pulik)
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

Truthfully - there are no hypoallergenic dogs. That said, there are several breeds considered to be more hypoallergenic than others. Hair, fur, coat or whatever you choose to call it has little to do with the ability to produce an allergic response. It is the dander produced by the dog that causes allergies. Breeds that produce the least dander are Poodles (all three varieties - toy, miniature and standard) Portuguese Water Dogs (ancestors of the poodle) and Bichon Frise (descendents of the poodle) All of these breeds have coats that require the attention of a groomer on a regular basis.

Dogs that do not shed are often found to be more tolerable by people with allergies simply by virtue of the fact that there is not a lot of hair floating around the house carrying dander, however, they are still not hypoallergenic. Frequent bathing and/or grooming may help to make these non-shedding breeds more tolerable to those with allergies.

On the other hand, shaving an otherwise coated breed in hopes of reducing allergies is of little benefit as the dog will still produce dander, and , if it is a breed that sheds naturally, they will still shed - just shorter hairs. In addition, shaving a coated dog will often increase problems by destroying the natural balance of the coat and skin, causing an increase in undercoat and potential skin problems that may increase the severity of allergies rather than relieve them.

The current popularity of mixed breed crosses (Labradoodles, etc) is based on the mistaken belief that because of their poodle heritage they will neither shed nor cause allergic responses. Only if the individual puppy in a litter of these crosses happens to inherit both the non-shedding and low dander of the poodle parent will the puppy be likely not to cause a reaction in an allergic individual. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing for sure which combination you will get, and thus a high percentage of these mixes end up in rescue or shelters due to problems with allergies.

Answer 3

Here is a list of hypoallergenic dogs and none of them shed, but most of not all of them require frequent professional grooming. Terriers must get their coat stripped and dogs with hair instead of fur will need the length cut about once a month.

American Hairless Terrier
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
(these dogs have a lower maintainence coat and need stripping to remove the dry or damaged hairs)


Airedale Terrier
Bichon Frise
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Bedlington Terrier
Havanese
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Miniature Schnauzer
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
(these dogs willl require more grooming to maintain their coats, although a few... like the Schnauzer and the Airdale... have the wirey terrier coat, thei coats grow longer so they will need clipping as well as stripping)

Basenjis are also supposed to be hypoallergenic, but they definately do shed.

Answer 4

As everyone has mentioned, poodles are a good dog for people with allergies because they do not shed. However, if you are looking for a more laid-back and low maintenance kind of dog, try getting a poodle "hybrid" or some sort. I would suggest the Goldendoodle. This is a cross between a Golden Retreiver and a Poodle. I've had friends with allergies get a Goldendoodle and they really liked it. See more info at the website below.

Answer 5

They have been breeding a mixture of Labradors and poodles for a while now. They call them labadoodles or something like that. They are supposed to be great for people with allergies. No shedding. The dogs come in different sizes too. I happened to meet one one day, great dogs.

Answer 6

First of all, all dogs shed unless they're hairless! Pick a breed with extremely short hair, and you will never notice the shedding. As long as you vacuum and dust on a regular basis, you shouldn't have any allergy problems. I have miniature dachsunds, and they are great dogs that require very little maintenance. They are so cute and friendly! But they are protective, and will let you know someone's coming, before they even get to your door! They are not known for biting, but can be a little "barky." Get them used to being around small children while they are still puppies! They love attention, so if you are looking for a companion that will give you alot of love, they are perfect!

Answer 7

We have a west highland who doesn't shed and is allegedly good for people who have allergies. They take some care though for the grooming and are high energy dogs. Because they are a digging breed their nails need frequent trimming. I would recommend this breed to someone with a lot of patience for training as they are very smart but can be headstrong.

Answer 8

Hypoallergenic dog breeds will still produce allergens, but because of their coat type, will typically produce less than others. People with severe allergies and asthma will still be affected by a hypoallergenic dog.

There is no such thing as a non-allergenic dog.

What coat-type makes the difference?
There are two coat types that produce a lesser 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 9

I would recommend a short hair breed with a fine undercoat (all dogs develop undercoat during cooler months, even "hairless" breeds) and an oily skin type, as the dander will more likely fall to the floor than float.
But remember to look for a breed with a compatable personality, you don't want a large active breed left alone all day in a tiny one bedroom apartment or a couch potato if your companion is going hunting and fishing!

Answer 10

the concern is the belongings you've tried are straightforward approaches to appease the itch yet no longer restore the reason. you opt to figure out what's causing her hypersensitive reactions and connect that. the most elementary reason for hypersensitive reactions in canines is their food. regrettably many canines food businesses make the food full of corn and different lower priced grains. Corn is between the most elementary allergens for canines. What do you feed her? If it has corn i'd initiate through switching her food. you should feed a grain loose positive kibble in case you pick kibble. or you could also feed domicile cooked or raw diets. to attempt if its the food you could feed her cooked poultry and rice with an egg for roughly 10 tens. If the food is the reason this "bland food plan" will initiate to prepare advancements in her epidermis. If food isn't the concern you'll likely opt to have a vet do hypersensitive reaction testing to locate the source. even as you're hunting for the clarification for her issues you could take care of the itch with medicated oatmeal baths that you'll get from the vet. they could also prescribe steroids that can help ease the itching until eventually the allergen in pronounced.