Types of Dogs that are Safe for Allergy Sufferers
For many people who suffer from allergies, have dogs or cats, or even visit friends who have pets is difficult. Pet fur is the cause of your allergies. Your allergic symptoms can vary from sneezing, watery eyes, itching, or burning.
But if you are a dog lover, don't worry! There are several types of dogs that only trigger very few allergic reactions, maybe not even at all.
First of all, let's try to be realistic, no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic. However, there are breeds of dogs that have "consistent and predictable coats" which tend to be more suitable for allergic sufferers. These breeds do not fall out, so they create less dander which is a major element in dog hair that causes allergic symptoms. Here are eleven types of dogs that dog experts say are considered safe for people with allergies: Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frize
Chinese Crested
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Maltese
Poodles (toy, miniature, standard)
Portuguese Water Dog
Schnauzers (miniature, standard, giant)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Xoloitzcuintli
When considering each of these types, it is important to avoid "designer dogs," aka dogs that are usually mixed breeds. Choose pure breeds because their fur is more predictable.
When you do research about dogs that are safe for people with allergies, it's natural that you experience confusion with conflicting information. Many sites exaggerate claims for allergy-free dogs and some claim for allergy-friendly dogs. As we said, no dog is truly allergic-free.
The above list was compiled by the American Kennel Club, a non-profit organization with the largest dog breed registry. They made this list based on non-shedding coats, so they have less hair. However, still dogs still have fur, and whether the fur triggers allergies or not has not been proven in any research. Of course dogs can have more or less hair, or cause more or less allergies, depending on genes or other factors. So, breed of dog is not always a reliable indicator of how it affects one's allergies.Choose the type of dog
If you are a dog lover and have a severe allergy, you might be wondering what kind of dog is right for you.
First, carefully consider what type of dog is right for your needs. Each type of dog has different behavior and traits. After you have done some research and know about what dogs might be right for you, try to prepare as much space as possible for the dog. Avoid curtains, carpets, furniture with thick upholstery, additional rugs, or fabrics that might be able to accommodate dog hair loss.
After choosing a dog, you should bathe and clean your dog regularly. This will reduce the amount of hair around the house. This means sweeping, vacuuming, and so on. One important step is to limit the area where your dog may be: family room, back room, or in the garden, for example. If you have allergies, do not leave your dog in bed or even in your room, to be safer.
If you realize that no type of dog is truly allergic-free, and if you become a little more diligent about dog hair, even people who suffer from allergies can enjoy friendships with pets.
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