My fiance and I want to get a dog but he is allergic. What are some dog breeds that might be an option for us?

Answer 1

There are some breeds that bother allergic people less than others---but so much of it is specific to the person. The best way is to look at some of the breeds that are less prone to bother people and spend time with them.

Here is a list at the akc:
http://www.akc.org/about/faq_allergies.cfm

BTW The idea of a labradoodle is to create a dog that doesn't bother allergic folks but WARNING: the labradoodle is not an actual breed which means the results are INCONSISTENT.

What this means is that you could buy two pups from the same litter and both could make your allergies go wild, or one could make your allergies go nuts or neither---there is no way to tell and anyone who says there is being dishonest or doesn't know what they are talking about. I have known people who had labradoodles with SERIOUS shedding problems.

Find a dog breed that suits your lifestyle and spending time with dogs from that breed is the only way to be sure.

Good luck!

Answer 2

i've got indexed some low hypersensitivity canines and a few hypo-allergenic ones. a million. Poodles. they arrive in 3 different sizes. The Poodle has hair and not fur – the breed is non-laying off and could require grooming each and every 6-8 weeks. 2. Shih Tzu. 3. Yorkshire Terrior. Yorkies have not any undercoat and are low laying off. 4. Maltese. Maltese have not any undercoat, as a effect laying off is almost nonexistent in this breed. Grooming is had to maintain their white coats sparkling and freed from mats. 5. Kerry Blue Terrior. 6. chinese language Crested. 7. Bichon Frise. 8. Airedale Terrior. The Airedale has a wiry coat and is a low shedder. 9. Irish Water Spaniel. 10. Viszla.

Answer 3

DON'T!

There are no hypoallergenic dogs. Some people are allergic to the saliva. Good luck with that!

If your fiance is prepared to put up with shots and medicines that make you drowsy, something to consider. Allergies can develop over time. Ask any shelter or rescue worker that takes in a confused older pet because they can't stand it. Taking a child to ER is a real laugh riot at 3am if you plan on having children in the next ten years or so. If Dad has problems, chances are the kids will too.

Answer 4

First, have fiance go to the doctor and maybe he can get those old fashioned "allergy shots" we used to get as kids - to build up our immunities.

Poodles, and some terriers and toy breeds shed very little - but it could be almost anything that could trigger a reaction. The dog's natural body oils, dander, and of course, hair - can all contribute. So work with his doctor before looking at getting a dog.

And you may also have to accept the fact that you may not be able to have a dog at all. Darn. But that's a distinct possibility.

Answer 5

It depends on what part of the dog he is allergic to. If he is allergic to pet hair or smell, you can get a Yorkie. They have no smell most people won't even know you have a dog and they don't shed.

Answer 6

My entire family(barring me) is allergic to animal hair, some even are allergic to their own hair. Bichon Frise is on of the best temperament non-allergic dogs around. Excellent with people of all ages, very friendly.

Answer 7

I am probably spelling this wrong but I know that the breed BISON SHISTU ( Bee john- **** sue ) is hypo allergenic. My mom is allergic and the vet recommended that breed. She is small, fun, loving, very affectionate and has caused no allergic reaction.

Answer 8

We have a havanese because my dads allergic, small dog like a shihtzu, kind of expensive, nice dog though.

Answer 9

coming from someone with horrible allergies to dogs, its the dander, not the hair. so any dog that you groom regularly and vaccuum and clean your house shouldnt cause too much of a problem. also, you will develop a tolerance to your specific dog over time.

and there is also the medication route.

Answer 10

What about one of those Chinese Crested Hairless Dogs? They shouldn't set off allergies. CHEERS