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HypoAllergenic Dogs
Dog breeds that are hypoallergenic may be the solution to people who suffer from allergies. These dogs tend to have a lesser impact and garner fewer reactions from allergy sufferers. There are various breeds that fall into these categories but they are basically broken down into three categories. Dogs with a single-coat are a definite improvement as they do not contain the thick undercoat prevalent in other breeds. Then there are the breeds that have coats that grow continuously, like human hair, as opposed to a regular shedding process. Finally, there are the hairless breeds, such as a Chinese Crested or the Mexican hairless, which are self-explanatory. The aforementioned dog types tend to produce smaller amounts of dander and shed less hair, enabling the classification of hypoallergenic. However, it is our recommendation to have direct contact with the dog beforehand as even a hairless dog may manufacture allergens affecting a susceptible dog owner. Some popular examples…
Dog breeds that are hypoallergenic may be the solution to people who suffer from allergies. These dogs tend to have a lesser impact and garner fewer reactions from allergy sufferers. There are various breeds that fall into these categories but they are basically broken down into three categories. Dogs with a single-coat are a definite improvement as they do not contain the thick undercoat prevalent in other breeds. Then there are the breeds that have coats that grow continuously, like human hair, as opposed to a regular shedding process. Finally, there are the hairless breeds, such as a Chinese Crested or the Mexican hairless, which are self-explanatory. The aforementioned dog types tend to produce smaller amounts of dander and shed less hair, enabling the classification of hypoallergenic. However, it is our recommendation to have direct contact with the dog beforehand as even a hairless dog may manufacture allergens affecting a susceptible dog owner. Some popular examples…
- Afghan Hound
- Bichon Frise
- Cairn Terrier
- Chinese Crested
- Coton de Tulear
- Italian Greyhound
- Lhasa Apso
- Maltese
- Poodle
- Schnauzer
- Shih Tzu