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Question

I have two cats. And I'd really like a dog. I'm allergic to them though..
So..it'd have to be a short haired one..
I don't want a big dog, but I don't want a tiny one either..(they're evil)..
What do you recommend would be the best dog for me...

Answer 1

I would recomend going to the pound and spending time with the different dogs...put your face in their fur and take home the one that you most bond with and that doesn't make you sneeze or itch.

Please be sure though, dogs need to be in the house with their humans, and if you suddenly become allergic and need to put the animal outside, they will be very miserable and unhappy.
I see all the time folks giving away dogs because they or a family member suddenly become allergic..it breaks my heart every time.

Answer 2

Well my Uncle is the same way. The dog that I would recommend is the Wheaten Terrier. They are Hypo-allergenic dogs. Here is some information I found on them. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, hardy, well balanced sporting terrier, square in outline. He is distinguished by his soft, silky, gently waving coat of warm wheaten color and his particularly steady disposition. The breed requires moderation both in structure and presentation, and any exaggerations are to be shunned. He should present the overall appearance of an alert and happy animal, graceful, strong and well coordinated. A dog shall be 18 to 19 inches at the withers, the ideal being 18½. A female shall be 17 to 18 inches at the withers, the ideal being 17½. Major Faults--Dogs under 18 inches or over 19 inches; bitches under 17 inches or over 18 inches. Any deviation must be penalized according to the degree of its severity. Square in outline. Hardy, well balanced. Dogs should weigh 35-40 pounds; bitches 30-35 pounds. I would suggest looking for a dog on Petfinder.com it is the best site ever and very creditable.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as a hypo-allergenic dog. Short haired or long haired, allergies remain allergies. Breeds who have been known less to bother allergy sufferers are poodles and shitzus.

Many dogs get surrended due to unexpected allergies so try spending some time around freinds dogs and see how bad your allergies get.

Puppys are a lot of work too. A dog about one or older will be trained, have shots, neutered and spayed. The benefit is that you know how they react with other cats, kids etc.

Answer 4

Many short haired dogs shed. It's the longer haired dogs that usually don't shed as much. Most of the long haired dogs are small so if you don't want a small dog, I'm not sure how you're going to find a good dog for your allergy.

How about a standard Poodle? They are very low shedding, playful, very smart, fast, elegant and go well with cats and children. One of my neighbors have a standard Poodle and he's cute and very friendly. They have really curly hair so I'm not sure how long it is exactly.

Answer 5

I would recommend checking PetFinder and finding one in your area that you like that has been around cats. Then go to meet the dog and see how you two hit it off. If you set yourself up wanting a specific breed, you are more likely to be disapointed in your new friend and you will be passing up hundreds of wonderful dogs that are just dying (literally) to find a new home.

Answer 6

If you are very allergic to dogs or even moderately allergic please remember EVEN short haired dogs shed year round and have dander so you will be exposed to a lot of allergens. There are no hypoallergenic dogs despite what some unscrupulous breeders may try and sell you.

Answer 7

I would research dogs that don't shed first. As someone else already said, it doesn't matter the fur length; they can still shed.

So either talk to a vet about it or something, and ask them if they know any nice companion dogs that don't shed. They should know for sure.

Answer 8

A Curly-Coated Retriever is mid-sized, hypoallergenic(they don't effect allergies because they do not shed). The one I knew was a sweetheart and only barked a few times in his life. He was great with the one cat that his owner had. The only downside is that you will have to get his/her coat trimmed like human hair since it won't shed. Upside: less vacuuming.

Answer 9

The short haired jack russel i perfect for you, look it up on google images.

Answer 10

Go to http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm and take the short, quick quiz. The results will tell you what breed matches the characteristics you are looking for.