My child has asthma/allergies - Is there a certain breed of dog we can have in the home?

Question

We've considered a Whippit (sp?). Is this a good dog for children?

Answer 1

Hi there , i too suffer from asthama and allergies etc. i am also a breeder for several yrs. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic animal!! and the answer to your question would be very hard for anyone to truly answer as it completly depends on your child and what part of the animal she is allergic too etc. (hair,skin,saliva,dander etc) animals that dont shed still have dander which is usually the cause! I have been around animals all my life as a breeder and a shelter worker etc. i find most dogs do bother me the biggest one was the shih-tzu! yes can you belive it but it actually causes me to break out in hives and i couldnt breath. so it completly depends on your daughter ! Possibly the hairless breeds would work eg.chinese crested,mexican hairless. (for me it was the chinese crested and chinese shar-pei which we own and breed) I would recomend making a list of breeds you are thinking about adopting and make appointments with several diffrent breeders and take your daughter to each one to see how she reacts to them . anyways good luck and hope i helped!!!!

Answer 2

POODLES AND THE BICHON FRISE, are two breeds that I know have long been considered as hypo-allergenic. I can't comment on the whippet but check into Whippet Web sites (go through the akc and the ckc).

Mind you it depends on what type of allergy your child has. Most people are allergic to the dander which is the most common but then there are those that have a problem with the saliva. My step- daughter is okay as long as the dogs (or cats) don't lick her (as dogs will do). If this happens she breaks out in hives.

Talk to your allergist as well he may endorse one or both of the two breeds named above or the Whippet. Also make an appointment to talk to a local vet he has the knowledge that may come in handy for making a decision.

Make sure that when you make your choice you buy from a reputable breeder I always made sure that my pups were sold on a contract (guarantee)if there were special circumstances (as yours) that the pup would be taken back with a full refund. Just remember breeders should be willing to answer all your questions if they hedge or refuse turn around and leave.

Use the breeders directory through the AKC or CKC to find a reputable breeder they may even have a retired champion that needs a new family (so you won't have to worry about housebreaking). One benefit here is that adults are calmer around children. A condition here may be that you spay/neuter them.

Good luck on your search and I hope that I have been of some assistance.

Answer 3

2

Answer 4

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 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. Some suggested breeds that can also be good with children are miniature poodles, miniature schnauzers and cairn terriers. Regular bathing and grooming will help keep dander down which will help with allergies too.

Answer 5

heres a list that shed very little.




Very Light Shedders

There is no such thing as a "totally" non-shedding dog. All dogs shed at least a little hair at one time or another, as do humans. There are however dogs that shed little to no hair. This is a list of breeds that shed little to no hair.



Affenpinscher
Airedale Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

Australian Terrier

Basenji

Bedlington Terrier

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois

Bergamasco

Bichon Frise

Bichon/Yorkie

Bolognese

Border Terrier

Bouvier des Flanders

Brussels Griffon

Cairn Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Chacy Ranior

Chi-Poo

Chinese Crested (hairless)

Cockapoo

Coton De Tulear

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Doodleman Pinscher

Giant Schnauzer

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Hairless Khala

Havanese

Irish Terrier

Irish Water Spaniel

Italian Greyhound

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

Labradoodle

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Maltese

Malti-Poo

Manchester Terrier

Mi-Ki

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Littlefield Sheepdog

Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Poos

Portuguese Water Dog

Puli

Schnoodle

Scottish Terrier (Scottie)

Sealyham Terrier

Shepadoodle

Shichon

Shih-Tzu

Silky Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Spanish Water Dog

Standard Poodle

Standard Schnauzer

Tibetan Terrier

Toy Poodle

Welsh Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Xoloitzcuintle

Yorkshire Terrier

Answer 6

1

Answer 7

All dogs shed but if you want one that wont shed a lot, get a yorkshire terrier. I have one and I never have to pick up one hair off the floor. Yorkies are also small so their good for kids.

Answer 8

Hypoallergenic dog breeds
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Hypoallergenic Dogs)
Jump to: navigation, search
Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers.

There are various coat types that are said to produce fewer allergens: single-coated dogs, who do not have a thick undercoat; dogs whose coat continues to grow, like human hair, rather than shedding regularly; and hairless dogs. These breeds usually shed less dander and hair and are, therefore, considered hypoallergenic. However, even hairless dogs can produce enough dander to affect a highly allergic person.


[edit] List of hypoallergenic breeds

[edit] Single-coated breeds
Afghan Hound
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon (all types)
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese (dog)
Border Terrier (WIKIPEDIA article indicates a DOUBLE coat)
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn terrier (may or may not be hypoallergenic- do more research before adopting one)
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Coton de Tulear
German Shorthaired Pointer
Greyhound
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lowchen
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Native American Indian Dog
Poodles (all sizes)
Poodle hybrids
Portuguese Water Dog
Schipperke
Schnauzer (all sizes)
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog


check out puppies for dummies (www.dummies.com). They also have breed specific books. They can tell you all about the dog breed, behaviors, tendencies, medical problems the breed is proned, etc.

As for the whippet:
Temperament
Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping. They are not generally aggressive towards other animals, and although especially attached to their owners, they are friendly to visitors. They are not prone to snapping, so they are good with young children. Because of their friendly nature they have often been known to be used in aged care facilities. They may or may not bark when strangers arrive, and are not suited to be guard dogs due to their trusting and unsuspicious nature. They do however tend to attack cats that stray onto their territory. Outside, particularly when they are racing or lure coursing, they demonstrate their superb athletic skills and will pursue their “quarry” (even when it is an artificial lure) with the heart of a lion.

Unlike some other breeds, the males are as easy to housebreak, and no more aggressive, than females. Both sexes make excellent pets. Males are sometimes considered to be slightly more loyal and to enjoy repetitive play. Females can be a little more complex and strong-willed, but are equally devoted to their owners. Males tend to be one to two inches taller, and three to six pounds heavier, than females.


Whippet sleepingWhippets are not well adapted for living in a kennel or as outside dogs. Their coats do not provide the insulation to withstand prolonged periods of exposure to the cold. Their natural attachment to people makes them happiest when kept as housepets. They are most at home in the company of their owners, in their lap or lying next to them on the lounge. Whippets are quiet and thus well suited to apartment life, although they do need regular exercise. The chance to run free in open spaces should be made available to the whippet. Care, however, should be taken with whippets on the street as it is difficult to instill any sort of traffic sense into them.

Whippets, as their heritage would suggest (they have been called a "poorman's racehorse"), are outstanding running dogs and are top competitors in lure coursing, straight racing, and oval track racing. Typically in these events, a temporary track and lure system is set up. The lure is usually a white plastic trash bag. With new methods of motivational obedience training being used, whippets are becoming successful obedience dogs. Many enjoy flyball and agility. The elegance and ease of grooming of the whippet have made it a somewhat popular show dog. It has, however, never quite gained the popularity of such dog show stalwarts as the poodles

Answer 9

Poodles. They have hair like ours instead of fur. They are an excellent choice for people with allergies and are available in many sizes.

Answer 10

Poodles, Labradoodles.