What type of dog is good for people with allergies?
July 28th, 2008 by admin
curiousgeorgina asked:
I have allergies and eczema but I really love small dogs so I want to get another dog.I had a lhasa apso but I had to sell it cause it made my eczema worst.Does anyone know of a good breed for my condition?
I have allergies and eczema but I really love small dogs so I want to get another dog.I had a lhasa apso but I had to sell it cause it made my eczema worst.Does anyone know of a good breed for my condition?
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July 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
throw it out the pinche window dog
August 3rd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
a chihuahua would probably work due to the fact that they don’t have very much hair, they are also absolutely adorable.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Unfortunately, it is not the dog that you are allergic to. It’s the Dander that falls off the dog’s skin. It’s like dandruff in humans. I would ask your doctor what kind of pet will be OK for you. How about a nice tank of fish. they can’t play catch, but they are beautiful to look at and the lower blood pressure and calm anxiety.
MAMMA BUTTON
August 6th, 2008 at 11:55 am
a hairless one
August 9th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Some people, like my husband, had luck with the non shedding breeds. They do lose hair, like we do, but not as much. I would make sure I do not have a problem with the breed before getting one. Some examples most terriers, poodles, and Portuguese water dogs. Go to some dog shows or breed specialties to check it out.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
The breeds of dogs don’t produce any allergies are:-
* American Hairless Terrier
* Chinese Crested
* Peruvian Inca Orchid/Peruvian Hairless
* Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)
August 14th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
animal dander can make eczema worse, so get a dog that has a reputation for being low dander (like a poodle) and make sure you bathe it weekly.
maybe you should try being around the breed you choose before you get one. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have a dog, but getting a dog and then getting rid of it isn’t fair to the dog. spend some time at a breeder’s before you buy.
August 14th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
get a small dog that doesn’t have a lot of hair… or get whatever dog you want and start taking allergy shots! I am allergic to both dogs and cats (and much more) but I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, I take allergy shots to help and meds daily. If that isn’t’ the way you want to go avoid dogs who will shed a lot, dogs with long hair, and big dogs (there is more hair)
Suggestions : American Hairless Terrier (rare hairless dog)
Peruvian Inca Orchid (rare hairless dog)
Check out this weblink it has several list of dogs that are somewhat allergy friendly.
Goodluck!
August 16th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
American Hairless Terrier
Chinese Crested
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)
With hairless dog breeds, it is possible to have allergic reactions to the coated dogs and not to the hairless ones within the same breed (Chinese Crested breeder).
Some people are so sensitive that even the hairless dogs aggravate their allergies! After all, these dogs do still have skin cells and saliva.
The hairless dogs have the added advantage of being very clean, flee free, and truly non-shedding!
(Basenji)
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frisé
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzers
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bolognese
Coton de Tulear
Havanese
Löwchen
Italian Greyhound - According to the IG breeder I spoke with, IG is not a good choice for allergy sufferers. As of 2005, AKC does not recommend the IG as a low allergy breed anymore.
Basenji - As of 2006, the AKC does not recommend the Basenji as a low dander breed anymore.
Chihuahua - Contrary to popular belief, Chihuahuas are usually not suitable for dog allergic people (Chihuahua breeders).
August 20th, 2008 at 1:05 am
A shi-it-zu dog, they have hair that grows, just like ours.
I’m allergic to dogs also, and I now have a little shitzu, I have to give him hair cuts every 3 months, but it’s worth it. They have the best disposition, they aren’t yappy, and are easilly trainable. Mine does tricks for his treats, only barks at strangers, and protects his sister ( a cat ). Becareful though check up on who you purchase from!! there are lots of puppy mills out there!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 am
get you a boston terrier
August 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
COCKAPOO this dog was specially made for people with allergies theres someone giving 1 out for free in yahoo answers look 4 her
August 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Easy… either a poodle or a poodle mix. I have a cockapoo (cocker spaniel-poodle mix) and several friends with dog allergies are not bothered by him. Poodles and poolde mixes are said to be hypoallergenic. Plus they’re very smart, easily trained, don’t shed at all, and often don’t get very large, unless you get a labradoodle or goldendoodle.
August 28th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
probalbly a dog that has short hair so you dont have it shed alot so it hair wont bother you
August 30th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Chinese crested or a chiuaua