I have really bad allergies. My eye's get red.. I start to sneeze really bad.. My chest feels congested. I need a puppy that isnt going to do This things to me. Which one do you suggest?
2007-03-25 06:26:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I suggest a Beddlington Terrier, they do not shed and are ideal for those with allergies. You will see many pictures of them when they have been clipped, they look like lambs!
2007-03-25 06:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by dazzle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people that are allergic to animals are actually allergic to an enzyme that is present in their saliva. Since most domestic animals like Dogs and Cats lick themselves it is present on their fur as well. Obviously, there are varying degrees of allergies. Some of us have mild reactions, while others (myself included when it comes to cats) can exhibit full blown flew like symptoms that can linger for days. There are all kinds of medications out there that can help you if you are really dying to get a puppy. Your Vet and General Practitioner can advise as to which will be fit your symptoms. They will probably preface the recommendation with not getting a dog at all. While this might seem insensitive, the truth is allergies can evolve over time. Some can actually disappear and often times they can intensify, leaving you quite ill or with other disastrous effects. Please proceed with caution and really give it a lot of thought. Getting a puppy or dog is a huge responsibility as is and coupling that responsibility with health issues might not be a good idea. You may want to try to foster a dog for a few days and see how it goes from a health perspective before taking the complete plunge.
2007-03-25 08:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by godzillacub 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dog that does not shed or sheds minimally. You want a dog that has hair instead of fur. Poodles, most terriers, Schnauzers, Maltese, Yorkies, Portugese Water Dogs,Shih Tzus, Cocker Spainels, some mixed breeds. Be careful - a popular thing these days is to mix a poodle with another breed to get a non shedding dog. The problem is, no one knows until the puppy grows up if it is going to be shedding or non shedding, it can get either gene very easily! Remember that if you get a non shedding breed dog that you will have to get them groomed every 6-8 weeks. They have hair like people, which just grows and grows and grows, it also get tangled if it is too long and not taken care of. There is more hair care involved with non shedding breeds. Good Luck!
2007-03-25 06:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Melinda E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dog is truly non-shedding. I have a Standard Poodle and he does shed a little in the spring ... I see bits of fluff around the house occasionally. With allergies, you need a dog who sheds minimally. But any dog that is close to non-shedding requires lots of specialized grooming. A few breeds: Lhasa Apso, true poodles (not cockapoos or labradoodles), Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Bichon Frise. Good luck in choosing your baby.
2007-03-25 06:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's in ordinary terms a gamble, yet perchance the domestic dog has been rolling around in grass outdoors and it has rolled on something which you're allergic to? attempt giving the domestic dog a bathtub. that is been my adventure that hypersensitive reactions improve over the years, that the greater the guy is uncovered to the allergen, the greater comfortable they grow to be. For hypersensitive reactions from animals to enhance, that's often, yet no longer constrained to, hair dander. So, till the domestic dog has dry dermis which will produce greater dander, (this is achieveable), that is something that it rolled in. If this would not help, you will ought to be sure your physician and ask for a referral to an hypersensitivity expert who will then have the ability to attempt you and discover out what's inflicting your misery.
2016-10-01 11:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dachshunds are relatively non-allergenic, but not guaranteed.
Most people are not allergic to the dog, but to the mites that live on the dog (eww, gross). Keeping a dog that does not shed (a short-hair) and that is healthy with a healthy coat is important. Small dog means less skin and hair, so it is also an advantage. We feed Brad and Molly (our min-dachs) an egg with dinner and some extra unflavored gelatin to help keep their coat and skin smooth and dander-free.
Additionally, hardwood floors that are regularly cleaned don't give the hair and skin a place to hang around for the mites to set up shop.
Best of luck.
2007-03-25 06:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry but all dogs set off dog allergies. If you were to get a dog then you would likely have to rehome him, which wouldn't be fair on it. Perhaps you could get a cat?
2007-03-25 06:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Helena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Australian Shepherds and have found them to cause less allergies than most. Also, poodles are a good choice.
2007-03-25 06:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that Poodles have no dander? They are great for people with allergies!
2007-03-25 06:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by daphine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bichon frise and poodles are hypoallergenic so that they wont make ur allergies act up plus they're super cute!
2007-03-25 06:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by go go gadget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋