Even if you brush him/her everyday and keep them clean
2006-12-02 14:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, because most of the time the person is not only allergic to the hair, they are allergic to the dander of the dog. Labs shed quite a bit and the hair is small and easily inhaled and gets on clothing. I would recomend a dog such and a yorkie or if you want a bigger dog a standard poodle, those do not shed. I am allergic to dogs but have 4 of my own. and find that long haired dogs such as golden retrievers dont bug me as much because the dander cant directly get on me and nor can the hair easily be inhaled.
2006-12-02 14:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dalmatian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it is the dander from the dog's skin and not the hair that causes the allergy. I am allergic to all haired animals.
I always wash my hands after handling animals, and make sure that I do not touch my face or eyes because that tends to irritate the allergy.
Depending on the severity of the allergy a person may or may not be able to live with them in the house. Homes with lots of carpet and cloth furniture will retain lots of dander. Homes with bare floors and wood furniture will be easier.
Desensitizing shots can be done to reduce or eliminate allergies. These can be expensive and require many shots over a period of months.
2006-12-02 22:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Monita Marler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dog is probably bad to have if someone in the house has allergies to them; but I would think a short haired breed would be better due to the fact that there is much less shedding involved. But, if you're brushing the lab rigorously and ridding excess hair before it becomes extraneous, it might be okay. And there's always allergy medicine.....
2006-12-02 22:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by fearslady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not any worse than any other dog. However, your best bet would be a dog that sheds little or not at all. There are a few breeds that are like that. I have allergies and dogs, and I just suffer through the allergies and continue to love the dogs! It's tough though, sometimes....
Good luck.
Steve
2006-12-02 22:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Steven Keith 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any dog is bad to have if a family member has allergies.There is a shampoo you can buy but you will have to bathe the dog often and the person still might have allergies towards the dog.
2006-12-02 22:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Bichon Frise is a good dog for people with allergies. Although they do resemble a white, puffy poodle.
2006-12-02 22:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by TG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs aren't a good choice since they frequently shed their downy undercoat(even though it seems really short!!) Curly coated dogs like water spaniels, curly coated retrievers, poodles,il etc. because they dont shed ANY fur, however, you will need to clip its fur regularly
2006-12-03 01:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by i like pizza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter what you do a dog is a dog know matter what breed. the person is allergic to dogs period
2006-12-02 22:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Diana J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yeah its still dog hair. but if u dont have any side effects. like i am allergic to cat seliva and i hold my cat but it dont bother me
2006-12-02 22:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋