Ok.. we are looking for the BEST dog breed?

Question

Ok a family of 4.. youngest is 11, MUST be hypoallergenic.. we had a Wheaton, but put him down because he was aggressive, Home all the time..active, can give it excersise...MUST be hypoallergennic...
What do you think??

Answer 1

There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.
As for your question ... there is no right answer. Everybody here can offer some kind of advice, but ultimately, YOU'RE the one who would be living with this dog - no one here.

Answer 2

No dog is totally hypoallergenic. Poodles are close. If you give dogs bath once a week it helps. I'm allergic to every thing and washing then once a week helps. Also there are now sprays that cut down on things. Any sporting dog would be good for you. I like pit bulls but they are not good dogs for everyone. Be careful with labs. They have had a lot of trouble with K-9 rage in some parts of the country with them. Beagles are good. I also like mixed breeds. They seem to get the best traits of whatever breeds are there. I had a beagle/collie that was great.
http://www.atts.org/statistics.html
This site will Tell you the temperament of breeds, they test dogs and post the results.
To bad you do not live in las Vegas I have a great dog I need a home for. My sister died and I need a home for her dog.

Answer 3

I would recommend looking into the Portuguese water dog. These are medium sized dogs with a hypoallergenic coat. They are very active, get along with kids, strangers, and other animals, and love the water. Of course, they need the same socialization and training as any other dog to really be at their best. But definitely look into this breed.

Some other suggestions would be the standard poodle or standard schnauzer. Do not get a crossbreed like a labradoodle, though, because there is no guarantee that it will be good for allergy sufferers.

Answer 4

There are no hypoallergenic breeds. One breed will cause allergies to some people, and not to others. The only way to tell if an allergic person can handle a certain breed is to spend time with them before buying. Find a good breeder who will allow you to come over and spend time. Wheatons need a lot of work/training and so do other dogs. What can you do to assure another dog won't act out?

Answer 5

Below is a list of hypoallergenic dogs. If you are looking for a hypoallergenic dog for your family any of these dogs may be a good match.

Remember, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but people with allergies frequently react to supposedly hypoallergenic breeds differently and can even react to individual dogs differently. If your allergic family member has a reaction to a particular breed of dog that family member may be fine with dogs of another breed that is considered to be hypoallergenic.

The following is a list of dogs considered to be hypoallergenic:

American Hairless Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Chinese Crested (hairless)
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
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier


Keep in mind that all dogs may carry small amounts of allergens or can pick up natural allergens in their fur when they go outside. To keep the allergy risk low even among hypoallergenic breeds, you should bath and groom as frequently as your vet or authorities on the breed suggest. (If a hypoallergenic dog's skin gets too dry from too much bathing, it make flake and cause allergic reactions) If your family is super sensitive to pet hair you should be careful about having your pet groomed by a groomer with other breeds in the shop. To reduce the amount of loose hair on the dog, specify to your groomer that your dog should be rinsed after being clipped. (Most groomers bathe before clipping in order to not expose their clipper blades to harmful skin oils) Many groomers also spray a dog with a perfume after bathing which many asthmatics and allergy sufferers are allergic to. If this could be a concern for you ask your groomer in advance not to use any perfumes or colognes on your dog.

You could also try a potbelly pig. They are smarter, cleaner, and easyier to keep then dogs.

Answer 6

I would say a Doberman Pinscher would be a good breed. They have no undercoat making them very clean and less likely to irritate a person with allergies. They have a bad rap for being mean dogs but if you get them from a sound breeder and raise them in a loving home with lots of early socialization with many different people and other dogs they are model dog citizens. I think they get this rap for the same reason pit bulls get it. They are acquired by mean people who want a tough looking dog but otherwise don't really care about the dog and either leave it in the back yard all the time or beat it.

My red Dobie is about 8 months old and follows orders very well and is super easy to train. I taught him how to shake, sit and lay down in about 20 minutes and he has never forgotten it. They will protect your family and home as well.

Answer 7

Hello,

You'll hear conflicting reports but there are no guarantees and there are no dogs that are 100% hypoallergenic. Some have less dander than others. It also depends on how allegic or the sensitivity of your child.

See - http://www.bigdogboutique.com/ProductCart/pc/hypoallergenic_dogs.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoallergenic_dog_breeds

http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreeds/a/hypoallergenic.htm

I strongly urge you to stick with the pure bred dogs - poodles, Bichons, etc. that are commonly referred to as hypoallegenic and don't go the mix (doodle route). You know what you will be getting as far as the coat is concerned and you have a more likely chance of success.

As for the best, that is going to depend on your lifestyle. A good purebred rescue for that breed can help you match the right dog to your family. The AKC site can give you an idea of temperment as can the rescue sites and other chat boards. Then it comes down to the right DOG within the breed and that is the most important thing- especially with children and your past experience with a biter.

Check out petfinder.com and look for purebred rescues within your area code. They are trained to help you match the right dog to your family. Any of those dogs listed on the sites above would make great pets - it's just a matter of finding the right dog for you.

Good luck and thanks for considering my opinion.

Answer 8

I've known many people that own poodles. The large breed, not the little ones, and they say they don't have any problems with them. But, if you look at this website: http://members.aol.com/tara8000/Myths.html you'll find that there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Hope this helps.

Also, read this:

Dog lovers allergic to their beloved companions long for a simple solution. Unfortunately, non exists. Certain breeds may not shed or may shed less than others, but that doesn't make their owners allergy-free. Allergic people usually react to dander. As a dog grooms and licks itself, saliva is deposited on the skin and haircoat. As it dries, microscopic bits of the saliva, or dander, enter the air and environment and affect the owner.

Still-experimental allergy shots are available to owners, but most choose grooming and housecleaning options over this often painful and time-intensive option. Frequent shampooing of the dog can keep accumulation of dander to a minimum, as can regular washing of bedding and vacuuming of carpets. Many people also find a household HEPA air filter helpful. Simply keeping the dog out of the bedroom provides tremendous relief to others.

Answer 9

How about a retired Greyhound? I have two and they are the best dogs in the world to us. They are "hypoallergenic", quiet, placid wonderful dogs! They do not need to run, although they love to go on walks!!

Mine love to lay in the sunny spots of the house and sleep until my girls get home from school...then they are ready to "rock 'N roll" with the family. They are crate trained and unless you have a fenced in yard you must take them out on a leash to do their business. They are clean, don't shed too much and almost never bark. They need two small meals a day (about 2 cups of dry food twice a day) of a high protein dog food like Purina one or old Roy (walmart brand) high performance. Check out the web site: Going Home Greyhounds. org or read Adopting Retired Racers for Dummies. (watch out though, the book will over whelm you with things to worry over....we have never had any problems with ours!) I could tell you hours of more stuff about them, but the most important thing is that if the dogs aren't adopted they get put down....and thousands of them do a year. They have an average life span of 15 years and are usually pulled off the track around 4 years old. Mine are great in our mini van as well....we have taken them on vacation with us! Please give them some serious consideration....We can't imagine our family with out our Grey's!!

We adopted our first dog (a girl) when our youngest was 4, and the second (a boy) two years later.

Answer 10

Hi there, we have a 4yr old border collie. We have 2 children 7 & 4 and he is just great with both. Very loving, very active and just loves the attention from the kids. He was broken hearted when my son started school. Definately recommend one of these breeds. Not sure about allergic reaction, you would have to try before you buy.