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Saturday, 26 June 2010

hypoallergenic dogs

What are Hypoallergenic dogs? – they are dogs that are suitable if you have any type of allergy e.g. food, plants or even pets. The majority of people find ways round their allergy so that they can enjoy life. For some people this includes having a Hypoallergenic dog as apet


Of course it depends entirely on the severity of your allergies, can you bring a dog into your home as long as you take the time to find the right breed for you.

Hypoallergenic dogs are specific breeds that shed less hair and dander than other dogs, and produce fewer allergens in their saliva and urine.

It is important to remember that all all breeds carry a certain amount of allergens, but hypoallergenic dogs carry less. Allergens can become stuck in carpets, on walls, and in bedding and clothing. Due to the allergens being stuck around the home you can see why people have allergic reactions to their pets.

In order to have pets, these allergens must be removed through frequent house cleaning, designating certain spots in the house for your pets to sleep, and by finding pets that have shorter hair and do not shed their skin cells as often.

Hypoallergenic dogs are great option a great option for some dog lovers who suffer from allergies. No dog is 100% non-allergenic, but some dogs are basically "low-allergy."

So what are the best Hypoallergenic dogs for allergy suffers.

See the list below:-



• Basenji

• Bedlington Terrier

• Bichon Frise

• Cain Terrier

• Chinese Crested

• Coton de Tulear

• Fox Terrier

• Havanese

• Irish Water Spaniel

• Kerry blue terrier

• Maltese

• Poodle

• Portuguese Water Dog

• Schnauzer

• Shih Tzu

• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

• Yorkshire Terrier

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