Are there any medium to large dogs that would be ok for a person allergic to dogs?

Question

I have heard that sometimes people who are allergic to dogs can still own a breed such as a Scottie without too many problems. Are there any medium to large breeds that would also work?

Thanks!

Any dogs other than poodles? Lol, I'm sorry, but I find them terribly ugly.

Answer 1

They have so many breeds that are mixed with poodles these days so they're not as "ugly" looking. Labradoodle, Havapoo, Cavapoo, Goldendoodle, Poogle, Yorkipoo, St. Berdoodle, etc. I guess it's because poodle hair is the best for allergies.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/poodlemix.htm

Answer 2

Hi there,
I noticed your poodle answer - you know, you can groom then however you want and there are some very nice and beautiful long haired standard poodles out there....otherwise, there are Barbet, Portuguese Water Dogs, Perro, and Lagotto. All are hypoallergenic. Some do loose puffs and clumps of hair (just like when you find your own hair on your sweater or in your hairbrush) but it's HAIR not FUR and it's not allergenic!!
Labradoodles and Goldendoodles are hit and miss - they can be beautiful and can have terrific pet qualities (like ANY dog) however, IF the doodle inherits more of the lab/retriever FUR than the poodle HAIR, you still have shedding, molting and allergens. Just google 'dogs with hair' or 'hypoallergenic dogs' and see what you come up with!
Enjoy searching for your new pet!!

Answer 3

Standard poodles are a large "hypo-allergenic" dog. As for looks, that depends mostly on how you keep their coat trimmed. Go hang out with some standard poodles and see what you think...you might just find yourself pleasantly surprised at your own mis-conceptions.

If you just can't stand the idea of a poodle, standard and giant schnauzers are also breeds that are medium-large with a continuous growing coat that tend to be "hypo-allergenic."

People with dog allergies have different degrees of allergies. Some breeds will bother their allergies more than others. Some of the breeds which are not usually considered "hypo-allergenic" are often well-tolerated by people with mild allergies. If you allergies are mild, consider looking into breeds with short, thin hair coats such as boxers, pit bulls, and sight hounds. If at all possible, hang out indoors without having taken any allergy meds with the breed you are interested in to see how it affects your allergies.

Answer 4

Have you considered a hairless breed? We have an American Hairless Terrier and just love him so much. My mother-in-law who is extremely allergic to dogs (asthma) has been able to pet and play with our dog with no problems. They are a medium size dog (17-22lbs.) You may want to check them out on the internet try www.sweet-lucys.com. There is also a chat group here on yahoo that I belong to that is very informative. Good luck.

Answer 5

Non-shedding will not necessarily mean no allergy problems. My wife was not allergic to my Malamute but she was to our Labradoodle and we had to give it away!! Figure that one out Goldendoodle and Labradoodle fanciers.
Regardless, the larger breeds which typically do not cause much allergy probs are Standard or Giant Schnauzer, Bouvier, Wheaton Terrier (smaller), Standard Poodle if you like that Ethiopian look, some Labradoodle and Goldendoodles but ensure they are 75% Poodle. There are couple other but I can't think of them right now.

Answer 6

As everyone says,poodles are the way to go ,if you like poodles, [,I dont because of several reasons which I wont go into here,] usually if you are allergic but I have found that a lot of the short-haired dogs are non allergenic.If you want a medium to large dog I would also suggest a mini doberman or short hair retriever or even a check of the website www.dogbreedinfo.com they even go into croosbreeds.

Answer 7

My ex was extremely allergic to dogs, so when we went to find a shelter dog, it made life difficult. The dog we ended up finding was short hair... and he wasn't that allergic! Most dogs he touches and breaks out into hives instantly, but this one he pet for 30 minutes and not a sign of hives. We ended up getting her, and he had sniffles for about an hour every morning for a few months, but it worked out.

Sometimes you just have to test things out because you will never really know...

Answer 8

I agree, poodles are the way to go. My husband is highly allergic to dogs. We had 3 poodles. Never had a problem. However you need to take into consideration the high cost of grooming.

Answer 9

They might be ugly, (to you) but they will love you all the same. If you looking for Med to Lg, I say the standard poodle. They are very smart, and wonderful dogs. You can have you groomer or yourself learn to keep a puppy cute, it's really cute. You don't need to give those funny looking cuts. I wouldn't recommend the (they are mutts,) Labroodoodle, of Goldendoodle. They still shed and have dander.
Nothing wrong with mutts, I have 4:)

Answer 10

The "hypo-allergenic" dogs are a marketing scam. People try to advertise them as not shedding but there is no such thing. The best advice I can give you is to talk to your doctor about allergy shots. A co-worker of mine wanted to be a dog handler since he was four years old and finally got his chance but he was allergic to dogs. He decided to get the shots once every four months and no longer has to worry about allegies. It definetly worth it even if it's for the comfort of just being around friends with dogs or visiting people with dogs.

Answer 11

All dogs produce dander, but some less than others. I would seek treatment for your allergies before aquiring a dog. Daily medication can reduce the effects of animal dander. Then, I would seek a breed that sheds minimally...a poodle like the others suggested.