looking to buy a bulldog pup and i am senstivie to some animals-mostly cats....i am wondering if i would do ok with a bulldog
2007-01-13 12:48:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i would go around the pup a couple of tmes before you buy him or take him home and see if it affects your allergies most people grow out of some allergies
2007-01-13 12:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by ~SAVY~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have mild allergies (I tested as a +1 on blood test for dogs), and my French Bulldogs don't bother me. I just bathe mine once a week and they do not bother me (they even sleep with me). But, I do have to take a Zyrtec every day (but I have to without the dogs anyway, I have more problems with outdoor allergens).
Bulldogs (English) do seem to bother people more than some other Bully breeds, mainly because they produce more oil in there skin which causes them to bring more allergens from outside inside. I think that it would really depend on how bad you allergies are, and if you have allergy induced asthma (If you do I would defiantly not recommend any breed of dog). They do not shed very bad and they do not produce a lot of dander, but they still produce do some. I would just try to find someone with Bulldogs and see how you do around them.
2007-01-13 21:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bulldogs tend to shed a lot and can really affect people with allergies. Talk to your breeder and spend some time with your potential pup to see if your allergies flair up.
2007-01-13 21:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make a trip to the breeder. Hang out for a few and you'll find out first hand.
There are several breeds that are "less allergic" consider those instead.
I'm wildly allergic to cat dander and only a tiny bit with dogs.
2007-01-13 20:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to find out would be to expose yourself to the dog you are interested in to see if you react to it or not. I would not buy one until I confirmed this. Any seller should understand and let you meet the dog ahead of time before committing to a purchase. Good luck!
2007-01-13 20:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST LIKELY.
HERE IS A LIST of dogs to consider if you have allergies, towards the bottom if the page.
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/top-dog-breeds-for-people-with-allergies/page1.aspx
2007-01-13 20:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an English Bulldog and he sheds like crazy!! I didnt think they did since they have short hair and all...Boy was I wrong!! If you have them groomed regularly and brush them at home,you should be ok...
2007-01-13 23:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by Christy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am sensitive to dogs and cats even though i am pretty sure im not alergic, i have a dog and when i pet her or shes been in my bed a lot, i start sneezing and my eyes water, ect
2007-01-13 20:52:35 · answer #8 · answered by my # is 1-800-you-wish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋