A non shedding dog, also
known as a hypoallergenic dog, is the type of pet that is considered most suitable for those suffering from canine related allergies.
While there is certainly no such
thing as a hypoallergenic dog (the allergen is in the saliva not the fur), some allergies are prompted by long haired dogs.
However, it is important to clarify that there is not such a thing
as a hypoallergenic dog breed simply because allergens can be also be found in the dog's saliva, skin secretions and dander.
Just as hypoallergenic dogs still produce allergens, including dander, which increases as a dog ages, shedding, even among non-shedding dog breeds, is situation and lifestyle dependent.
«Unfortunately, there really is no such thing
as a hypoallergenic dog,» Dr. Jonathan Field, emeritus director of the pediatric allergy and asthma clinic at New York University / Bellevue Medical Center in New York City.
There is no such thing
as a Hypoallergenic dog nor a NON-shedding dog as was stated above.
However there are many breeds that shed less and are known
as hypoallergenic dogs.
Because all dogs have a protein in their saliva and dander (flakes of dead skin) to which some people may be allergic, there's no such thing
as a hypoallergenic dog.