I really want a dog!

[BlueBird]

We used to have one but mny youngest is allergic. We have a few choices.... get rid of my youngest and get a dog.... Keep my youngest and get a dog that won't irritate her allergies.... Keep my daughter and never get a dog again out of fear for her allergies.

Which breeds are okay for people with allergies? I've read that some dogs are okay but woukld like some options as to which ones are better than others. I was also told that if we get a puppy my daughter will build up a tolerance to it as it gets older. Is this a true statement? We're going to have her tested to confirm that it's a dog allergy and to see if maybe she's out grown it if it was an allergy... I really, really miss having a nice family dog.

[beachcat]

Originally Posted by BlueBird

We used to have one but mny youngest is allergic. We have a few choices.... get rid of my youngest and get a dog.... Keep my youngest and get a dog that won't irritate her allergies.... Keep my daughter and never get a dog again out of fear for her allergies.

Which breeds are okay for people with allergies? I've read that some dogs are okay but woukld like some options as to which ones are better than others. I was also told that if we get a puppy my daughter will build up a tolerance to it as it gets older. Is this a true statement? We're going to have her tested to confirm that it's a dog allergy and to see if maybe she's out grown it if it was an allergy... I really, really miss having a nice family dog.

my friend has allergies - she has three cairyn (sp?) terriers, who supposedly don't shed or bother people with allergies. she's never had a problem.

[wineo]

Originally Posted by beachcat

my friend has allergies - she has three cairyn (sp?) terriers, who supposedly don't shed or bother people with allergies. she's never had a problem.

They say Wheaton Terriers don't shed, and Shih Tuz, shed very little.

[forever jewel]

You want a dog that does not shed. Most of those breeds are of the smaller kind: poodle, bichon frise, lhasa apso, Airedale Terrier, maltese, etc.

Dogs that Don't Shed - Non-shedding Breeds

[Bustem' Down]

I think those labradoodles are supposedto be hypoallergetic.

[SoMDGirl42]

Originally Posted by wineo

They say Wheaton Terriers don't shed, and Shih Tuz, shed very little.

Shih Tzu's don't shed. They are good with allergies because their hair is more "human like" than other dogs. I currently have two.

[sanchezf]

Bischons don't carry the same dandruff as most dogs and can be around people with allergies

[Pasofever]

When I was younger I was never allergic to the dogs/cats..after many years of showing persians ..having house dogs and grooming I developed allergies to dogs/cats..Still grooming and having house dogs/cats I went through 3 yrs of allergy shots.. I am now very tollerent of the animals..Giving them up was never an option to me...

Poodles are well known to be hypoallergetic..

I have a Chinese crested that seems to be great for the allergies..

Important to have the animal you choose groomed and bathed regularly as it is mostly the dander that builds up that you are allergic too..

good luck

[ewashkow]

I really like this allergy article from Dog Fancy. It offers hypo breeds but as you can tell when you start reading, even dogs you might not think could work may with care and dedication.
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Originally Posted by beachcat

my friend has allergies - she has three cairyn (sp?) terriers, who supposedly don't shed or bother people with allergies. she's never had a problem.

Cairn terriers are the best. I had one many moons ago, and he was a joy to be around...........