I love dogs and cats but have suffered from severe allergies and asthma my whole life. I am looking for a dog which won't provoke asthma and will have a calm temperment, we live in a community which won't tolerate an anxious or aggressive pet.
2006-11-03 19:45:56 · 26 answers · asked by butterpamela 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi, my daughter has asthma and other severe allergies, she had reacted to several types of dogs she had come into contact with. My mum wanted to buy a dog but as we spend a lot of time at her house, we needed it to be as non-allergic as possible and also calm and friendly with the children whilst being a loving companion for my mum. When we looked into it we were told the best dogs were poodles, bishon frise and lhasa apsos as although no dog is totally hypoallegic, these dogs need to have their hair brushed out rather than shedding. My mum got her lhasa from a lhasa rescue and the people were happy for us to go a spend time petting the dog to see if it caused problems. She now has a poodle and a lhasa and my daughter is fine with them.
2006-11-03 20:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by hargreas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand about Bichon Frises (little) they don't have fur? They have hair? I'm not exactly sure how any of that works, but they are supposed to be a good dog for allergy sufferers. My suggestion: Find a local breeder/pet shop/etc where the BF will be available. Make an appointment for your whole family to come meet with and interact with one or a couple of the dogs. Make sure that the area you are doing this in is clear of allergens from other dogs, so specify to the dealer your purpose & they may even be able to suggest a better breed. Try to get at least a half hour in with them so you can gage the dogs attitude and each of your personal allergic reactions to the animal. Bring some clariton or something to keep on hand in case someone starts to have a reaction because there is nothing worse than getting your allergies and not having a way to treat it. I myself get some pretty bad reactions when exposed to new animals, but I have a 4 year old Queensland mix & he is just the light of my life. Sometimes I get an allergic reaction to his hair and dander, particularly during seasonal change, but I usually remedy that with a little benadryl and I'm fine. I hope this has been helpful and I hope that you and you're family can come to a happy conclusion with all of this & maybe even get a new member of the family!
2016-05-21 22:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-27 05:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bernard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No since dander is the skin particles trapped in an animals coat. There are breeds that are nearly 'hypo-allergenic' and the most famous 2 are poodles and chinese cresteds.
I am allergic to my dog, but as long as I bathe him, or have him bathed once a week (with a mild shampoo of course) I am fine, no hives, no asthma attacks.
2006-11-03 19:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes there are in breeds that don't shed like poodles...however you have to take into considerasion that these breeds do need har are & this must be kept up with...you will not get dog hairs around the place...I was brought up in a kennel of 42 dogs the most of those apart from 2 where all poodles...
They do have a good temprement as long as like with any other breed they are socialised from being a puppy...
They are easy to train & very willing to please & affectionate...
Regards Jake
2006-11-03 20:18:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jackadoodle. This is a jack russell x poodle. A small easily managed dog as I have two jack russells and the poodle is a relatively docile dog. They do not cast any hair and were bred with the intention of those with allergies as they seemingly do not affect people with asthma or similar allergies.
Good luck.
2006-11-03 22:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by simplyfemale_01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poodles and schnauzers.
We have two giant schnauzers - and before you commit yourself you should see if anyone living locally has any of the advised dogs (try contacting the vets or local dog training classes - and ask the owners if they mind you visit their homes - see if you suffer any symptoms - you usually find people with dogs registered at vets - or in classes will be pleased to help you this way.
Dog lovers want everyone to have dogs! Good luck in your search.
2006-11-03 22:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a poodle, they can be very affectionate and gentle dogs. They don't shed hair/dander therefore making them quite a good pet to fit your circumstances. I would ask your local vet or even poodle breeders for more in depth advice. Hope this helps!!!
2006-11-03 20:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bichon Frise. My sister has had asthma and severe allergies all her life and did her research prior to choosing this breed to accomodate her health problems while providing a companion for her kids. Everything seems to be working well, they have had thier Bichon for years. I myself noticed that when I hug her dog, he doesn't even shed! So consider this breed, and good luck to you! The happiness a pet brings is truly beyond measure, and you don't have to be deprived of it!
2006-11-03 19:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by kutingtingting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poodles are a good dog that people get when they are allergic to dogs.
The Bichon Frise, and the Soft-coated Wheaton. I've also come across the Portuguese Water Dog, the
Schnauzer, and the Chinese Crested as also being hypo-allergenic.
2006-11-03 19:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋