Types of Hypoallergenic Dogs
Posted on Jun 7, 2010 6:11pm PDT
Are you one of the thousands of people who love dogs but are allergic to them? Have you always wanted a dog but were worried about how having a dog in your home would affect your allergies? If so, you should consider looking into adopting or buying a hypoallergenic dog.
Although no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, there are several breeds of what we like to call "low-allergy" breeds. These breeds can be a great option for people who have always wanted to own a dog but couldn't due to allergies.
- Affenpinscher
- Airedale Terrier
- American Hairless Terrier
- Australian Terrier
- Basenji
- Bedlington Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Bolognese
- Brussels Griffon
- Border Terrier
- Cairn Terrier
- Cesky Terrier
- Chinese Crested
- Coton de Tulear
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Fox Terrier
- Havanese
- Irish Terrier
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Italian Greyhound
- Giant Schnauzer
- Glen of Ismaal
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Lakeland Terrier
- Lowchen
- Maltese
- Miniature Poodle
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
- Peruvian Hairless
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Puli
- Scottish Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Shih Tzu
- Silky Terrier
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Spanish Water Dog
- Standard Poodle
- Standard Schnauzer
- Tibetan Terrier
- Toy Poodle
- Welsh Terrier
- West Highland Terrier
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog)
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Goldendoodle (hybrid of a Poodle and Golden Retriever)
- Labradoodle (hybrid of a Poodle and Labrador Retriever)
If you do bring one of these breeds into your home, make sure you are proactive about eliminating allergens from your home. Use an air purifier and vacuum your carpets, rugs, drapes, and upholstery often.
Unfortunately, some people's allergies to dogs are too severe, and can still be affected even by a hypoallergenic dog. To determine whether or not you should bring one of these breeds into your home, spend time around the breed or find a veterinarian or breeder to consult.