Hypo-allergic dogs?

Question

I am allergic to both cats and dogs, if I pet either without taking my medicine, my eyes get red and puffy and my asthma flares up (I'm a mess, ha ha). I have always had a family dog in my life, sometimes two, but it has only recently become a problem. What are some types of dogs that most people arn't allergic to? I know poodles are hypo-allergic, but my parents don't want a poodle. Thanks! (also, dogs that are fairly cheap, and common)

Answer 1

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.
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
Poodles (all sizes)
Poodle hybrids
Portuguese Water Dog
Schipperke
Schnauzer (all sizes)
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Wheaton Terrier

Hairless breeds
American Hairless Terrier
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Peruvian Hairless Dog

Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hypoallerge...

Answer 2

The best way in my opinion would be to just google "hypoallergenic dogs". I just googled it and came up with quite a few websites. I am afraid that you might not be able to come up with some breeds that will be cheap though. One suggestion is if you do find a breed that works for you, instead of buying that specific breed of dog "new", go to either the animal shelter or the rescue society for that breed and adopt, it's a lot cheaper! Good luck!

Answer 3

A) Purebred dogs are never cheap.

B) Poodles are the only extremely low/allergy free dogs. No other breed or cross breed has that trait. Bichon Frises are fairly low allergy, but they look just like poodles anyway. Short haired dogs, poodle mixes, etc. all have allergy inducing traits. Sorry, I don't think there is a dog out there for you if you don't like the poodles.

Answer 4

I have heard that Greyhounds are hypoallerginic, if you live in an area where there are dog races you could probably find a rescue group where you adopt retired racers, saves the dog, gives you a dog other than a poodle and they have a good personality.

Answer 5

If its the shedding and fur you are allergic to a shih-tzu breed might be a good idea.
They are non shedding like a poodle and come in a variety of colors. albeit, they are not terribly bright but very loveable LOL!
If its just the dander that gets you going there are many items on the market you can spray or wipe on the dog to keep dander low.

Answer 6

Look there is a antique Mexican breed of dog which turns out to be completely hairless it's called xoloscuintle/tepescuintle . Friendly dogs indeed, smart, playful and funny. The only drawbacks, of this breed is that, as they are hairless their skin is too delicate particularly to sun and as they are some kind of "exotic breed" they are expensive.

Answer 7

Yorkies are another breed that is hypo-allergenic. For a more complete list go to the american kennel club website (www.akc.org).