What is the best dog breed or dog type for me?

Question

im a dust-mite allergic person. And im going to have a dog. I dont know if is there any problem if i have a dust-mite allergic person with having a dog? I want a companion dog, cute, playful, easy to take care, not-easily-to-get-sick dog. Im going to have a shih tzu. Is there any other breed beside shih tzu that fits me?

Answer 1

Japanese Spitz is a good breed as they are friendly, cute and easy to look after. Even though they have long hair you rarely have to get them washed or groomed. They are a small/medium dog!

Answer 2

There are many dogs listed on here but I think I'd rather have the Shih tzu. They are sweet little dogs and easy to take care of. Don't want to brush it a million times a day...get it's hair cut short because they are still cute that way. Our Shih Tzu just passed away at the ripe old age of 16 and was one of the best dogs I've ever had.

Answer 3

"h_nchole":
You seem to think that hypo-allergenic means "doesn't trigger allergies".
No, that would be non-allergenic.
Hypo means "under" or "below", and a hypo-allergenic dog is one that causes allergic reactions that are below the strength of reactions that other dogs cause.

People who are allergic to dogs should not have dogs, except where one is essential, as with a blind person needing a guide dog, in which case a hypo-allergenic coat is the best that can be managed.

"bblluuee":
If you've already made up your mind that you ARE going to have a Shih Tzu you are wasting our time by asking.

What you SHOULD be doing is visiting people who have dogs that you like the look & behaviour of, and living with them for at least 24 hours, to see whether their house triggers your allergy.
Better to find that out BEFORE you start looking for a pooch of your own.
I suggest that apart from the Poodles (whose woolly coat tends to stay put rather than float into people's nostrils, and presumably produce less "dander" than do other breeds), you would be better to look at the breeds with satin-short coats so that they are easy to bathe & dry if they do start to trigger your allergy.

If you find a breed that seems to not trigger your allergy, then you decide whether you want to start with a puppy or an adult - each has its advantages & its drawbacks. Ditto whether you prefer a dog or a ****** - again, each has its advantages & drawbacks.

Totally ignore pet stores and puppy millers (who have dogs everywhere) and BYBs (who haven't a clue about anything much to do with whatever breed their pooch is supposed to be, apart from how to get the ****** pregnant).
The only options are a reputable breeder or a rescue organisation. Only a reputable breeder (and believe me, there are LOTS of breeders who are far from reputable!) is going to have done all the type & character & health checks and be able to guarantee the puppy - and you can expect that you WON'T need to claim on that guarantee. But for an adult you can - if you don't get carried away with "cuteness" or pity - SEE what shape & behaviours the pooch in a rescue or pound has, which leaves only the middle-to-old-age degenerative diseases as unpredictable risks.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
"In GSDs" as of 1967

Answer 4

Safest known dogs for allergy prone people are Poodles, they range in many sizes, are highly intelligent and fiercely loyal...A Shih Tzu, adorable, but they do have hair where as a Poodle has a type of fur...your best bet is to spend time with both of the breeds to know..tis best for YOU and the PUP to choose each other, not to mention being assured you can spend forever together without health issues getting in the way!! (Other than that, research..ask professionals...RESEARCH) Good Luck ..and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU

Answer 5

Take a labrador. Is is nice, clean, easy to educate, never sick and strong. The short hair make the dog clean... I'm having allergies as well to pollen and some aliments... if I was you, before even taking a dog I'll made a test to know if I'm allergic to dogs and cats... because allergy change during the lifetime.. so you should get checked, in order not to take a dog and having then to give him away after a few weeks! I was afraid as well before getting my dogs, as I do have new allergies that I never had before... but I made a check!

Answer 6

Dont get a dalmatian unless your in the house most of the time, my dog is very very loving and loyal but can be destructive if hes left alone for long periods of time.
Hes also very springy and hyperactive, not good for small children as they are not agressive but could knock a small child over as they jump about a lot.

Answer 7

Not enough info to give a breed.
Shihtzus are not good with young children.
With the push in face may have respitory problems.
Shihtzu are not teh easiest to take care of htey require a great deal of grooming and if not groomed properly they mat very easily. do watch out for teh eyes and keep them clean to help prevent eye infections and the ears need to be kept cleaned and plucked to prevent earmites and ear infections.

Need more info on your lifestyle what type of excercese are you going to provide, how much room will the dog have to play in the yard or dog park,etc.

Answer 8

Small canines at the instant are not a competent thought for infants. infants the age of your 2 youngest are many times tough, however now and returned by accident. Small canines may be heavily injured or maybe killed. Small canines can get shielding with infants because of the tough dealing with. a solid medium sized dogs may be superb. or you may wait till your youngest is the age of your oldest

Answer 9

Another one that would probably be better for you would be the any of the dogs in the Schnauzer family. However, no matter what kind you get the best thing for you to do is to vacuum daily and keep up on grooming.

Answer 10

A poodle. I have several small dogs, but my poodle is without a doubt the best. He does not shed, is very very loyal, does not bark and is TOTALLY housetrained (can't say that for the others). Good luck.